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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Hedge Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #A052000160
Echo Hedge Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #A052000160
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$14.40Estimated Savings
$112.5003:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter pawl on a Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the starter pawl are when the engine won't turn over or the pawls are slipping when the starter rope is pulled.
All of the information in this pawlreplacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, strap wrench, half-inch socket
All of the information in this pawlreplacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, strap wrench, half-inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pawl in your hedge trimmer make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To reduce the chance of injury, we recommend keeping the blade cover on for this procedure.
4
Use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws to release the upper half of the engine housing.
5
Make sure the flywheel magnets are rotated out of the way then unthread the mounting screws securing the ignition coil.
6
Set the coil aside.
7
Use a strap wrench to secure the flywheel and a half-inch socket to loosen the starter pawl.
8
Unthread the old pawl.
9
Install the new starter pawl by threading it on to the crankshaft then tighten.
10
Now realign the ignition coil on the engine and thread the mounting screws loosely.
11
Place a business card between the coil and flywheel rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil then tighten the screws.
12
This will align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
13
Reposition the upper half of the engine housing and replace the screws to secure.
14
The screws with the larger threads go in the bottom.
15
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter pawl on a Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the starter pawl are when the engine won't turn over or the pawls are slipping when the starter rope is pulled.
All of the information in this pawlreplacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, strap wrench, half-inch socket
All of the information in this pawlreplacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, strap wrench, half-inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter pawl in your hedge trimmer make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
To reduce the chance of injury, we recommend keeping the blade cover on for this procedure.
4
Use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws to release the upper half of the engine housing.
5
Make sure the flywheel magnets are rotated out of the way then unthread the mounting screws securing the ignition coil.
6
Set the coil aside.
7
Use a strap wrench to secure the flywheel and a half-inch socket to loosen the starter pawl.
8
Unthread the old pawl.
9
Install the new starter pawl by threading it on to the crankshaft then tighten.
10
Now realign the ignition coil on the engine and thread the mounting screws loosely.
11
Place a business card between the coil and flywheel rotate the flywheel so the magnets align with the coil then tighten the screws.
12
This will align the coil the correct distance from the flywheel.
13
Reposition the upper half of the engine housing and replace the screws to secure.
14
The screws with the larger threads go in the bottom.
15
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Ratchet Pawl
$14.40
Total$0.00
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