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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna Leaf Blower On/Off Switch Lever #512698001
Husqvarna Leaf Blower On/Off Switch Lever #512698001
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$112.5002:51
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the on/off switch lever on a Husqvarna leaf blower. The most common reasons for replacing the lever are if the lever is broken or if the leaf blower will not start or turn off.
All of the information in this switch lever replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna
Tools used: 10 mm socket, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this switch lever replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna
Tools used: 10 mm socket, Phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the on/off switch lever in your leaf blower remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
2
Use a 10mm wrench to unthread the adjustment bolt safety cap.
3
Unthread the wing nut and remove the adjustment bolt.
4
Next, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws securing the handle.
5
Separate the two halves of the handle.
6
Lift off the switch lever and spring.
7
Unthread the screw to release the spring and wire.
8
Install the new switch lever by aligning the spring and the wire on the screw then thread the screw into the lever to secure.
9
Now align the switch assembly on the handle.
10
Confirm that all of the components are in place then join the two halves of the handle together around the blower hose.
11
Replace all of the screws to secure.
12
Insert the adjustment bolt.
13
Tighten the wing nut and thread on the safety cap.
14
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the on/off switch lever on a Husqvarna leaf blower. The most common reasons for replacing the lever are if the lever is broken or if the leaf blower will not start or turn off.
All of the information in this switch lever replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna
Tools used: 10 mm socket, Phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this switch lever replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna
Tools used: 10 mm socket, Phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the on/off switch lever in your leaf blower remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
2
Use a 10mm wrench to unthread the adjustment bolt safety cap.
3
Unthread the wing nut and remove the adjustment bolt.
4
Next, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws securing the handle.
5
Separate the two halves of the handle.
6
Lift off the switch lever and spring.
7
Unthread the screw to release the spring and wire.
8
Install the new switch lever by aligning the spring and the wire on the screw then thread the screw into the lever to secure.
9
Now align the switch assembly on the handle.
10
Confirm that all of the components are in place then join the two halves of the handle together around the blower hose.
11
Replace all of the screws to secure.
12
Insert the adjustment bolt.
13
Tighten the wing nut and thread on the safety cap.
14
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your leaf blower should be ready for use.
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