DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing a cooling fan on Honda small engines. The most common reason for replacing a fan is if it is broken.
All of the information in this cooling fan replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Honda
Tools used: 10mm socket, adjustable wrench, strap wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the cooling fan on your engine first make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
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Release the starter rope from the guide and note the orientation of the recoil starter.
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Now use a 10mm socket to unthread the mounting nuts securing the starter.
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Remove the starter and lift off the engine shroud and fuel tank.
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Next, detach the ignition coil wire.
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Now use the 10mm socket to unthread the ignition coil mounting bolt and an adjustable wrench to unthread the mounting post.
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Depress the bail arm to release the brake and secure the arm.
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Use a strap wrench to secure the flywheel and a 19mm socket to unthread the flywheel mounting nut.
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With the nut removed, lift off the old cooling fan.
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Install the new cooling fan by positioning it on the flywheel then insert the washer.
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Thread the flywheel mounting nut and tighten.
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Use a torque wrench to torque the nut to 55 foot pounds.
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Reposition the ignition coil on the engine then thread the mounting bolt and post loosely.
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Pull the coil back and tighten the bolt and post.
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Now rotate the flywheel so the magnet aligns with the coil and insert a business card between the coil and the flywheel.
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Loosen the bolt and post to align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
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Retighten the bolt and post then remove the card.
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Connect the ignition coil wire.
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Reposition the engine shroud and fuel tank.
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Properly realign the starter then thread and tighten the mounting nuts to secure.
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Extend the starter rope secure the rope in the guide and release the bail arm.
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With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug refill the fuel tank and your engine should be ready for use.