Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Hedge Trimmer Replace Gear Case Gasket #61041406560

Echo Hedge Trimmer Replace Gear Case Gasket #61041406560

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gear case gasket on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the gear case gasket is when grease is leaking out of the gearbox or the gasket is damaged.

All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo

Tools used: T-27 torx bit

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the gear case gasket 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
You should empty the fuel tank as well.
5
Set the trimmer upside down and use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case cover.
6
Lift off the cover and remove the old gasket.
7
Install the new gear case gasket by aligning it on the gear case.
8
Now realign the cover and secure it with the screws.
9
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug refill the fuel tank and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the gear case gasket on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the gear case gasket is when grease is leaking out of the gearbox or the gasket is damaged.

All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo

Tools used: T-27 torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the gear case gasket 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
You should empty the fuel tank as well.
5
Set the trimmer upside down and use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case cover.
6
Lift off the cover and remove the old gasket.
7
Install the new gear case gasket by aligning it on the gear case.
8
Now realign the cover and secure it with the screws.
9
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug refill the fuel tank and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Gasket
Gasket
$0.86
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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