Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna Leaf Blower Replace On/Off Switch Spring #512698401

Husqvarna Leaf Blower Replace On/Off Switch Spring #512698401

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the on/off switch spring on a Husqvarna leaf blower. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if it is broken and the leaf blower will not start or turn off.


All of the information in this switch spring replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna

Tools used: 10mm socket, phillips head screwdriver



Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the on/off switch spring 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 spring by aligning the spring and the wire on the screw then thread the screw into the switch lever to secure.
9
Now align the 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 spring on a Husqvarna leaf blower. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if it is broken and the leaf blower will not start or turn off.


All of the information in this switch spring replacement video is applicable to following brands: Husqvarna

Tools used: 10mm socket, phillips head screwdriver



Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the on/off switch spring 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 spring by aligning the spring and the wire on the screw then thread the screw into the switch lever to secure.
9
Now align the 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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