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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Hedge Trimmer Clutch Drum Replacement #17500506560
Echo Hedge Trimmer Clutch Drum Replacement #17500506560
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$42.92Estimated Savings
$112.5007:09
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the clutch drum on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the clutch drum are when the blades won't work or the gear box is noisy.
All of the information in this clutch drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit
All of the information in this clutch drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the clutch drum 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
We recommend wearing protective gloves when handling the trimmer blades and emptying the fuel tank as well.
4
Set the trimmer on its side with the muffler facing down.
5
Use two 10mm sockets to remove the locking nuts securing the trimmer blades.
6
Remove the blade guard and washers along with the tip guard.
7
Set the trimmer upside down and use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case cover.
8
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the cover.
9
Remove all the blade mounting bolts and washers.
10
Use pliers to lift out the felt seal.
11
Remove the outer spur gear.
12
Carefully lift off the lower blade and lift off the spacer plate. Remove the upper blade and lift out the inner spur gear.
13
Next, use the t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case to the engine block.
14
Use snap-ring pliers to detach the retaining ring then pull the old clutch drum out.
15
Install the new clutch drum by inserting it into the gear case.
16
Then secure the drum with the retaining ring.
17
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the gear case to the engine block.
18
Be sure to secure the grounding wire under the appropriate screw.
19
After confirming the washer is in place
20
Reposition the inner spur gear in the gear case with the holes in-line with the blade support.
21
Now realign the upper blade with the sharp edge facing away from the blade support.
22
Replace the spacer plate and realign the lower blade with the sharp edge facing the upper blade.
23
Replace the outer spur gear with the cam aligned on the opposite side of the inner gear cam, making sure the holes in the gear on in-line with the blades.
24
Adjust the lower blade until the gear sets into place.
25
Replace the felt seal.
26
Confirm that the gasket is in place on the gear case cover – then realign the cover and secure it with the screws.
27
With the washers intact on the mounting bolts – thread the bolts through the trimmer blades into the support.
28
The longer bolt goes through the handle.
29
Set the trimmer on its side
30
Realign the blade guard on the mounting bolts then position the washers.
31
The manufacturer recommends using new mounting nuts to secure the blades.
32
Thread the nuts and tighten the mounting bolts.
33
Now loosen the bolts a half-turn to ensure proper blade tension.
34
Tighten the nuts to lock the bolts in place.
35
Replace the tip guard and secure it in the same way.
36
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and refill the fuel tank.
37
To ensure the hedge trimmer operates smoothly, we recommend injecting some lithium grease into the gear case.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the clutch drum on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the clutch drum are when the blades won't work or the gear box is noisy.
All of the information in this clutch drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit
All of the information in this clutch drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: Two 10mm sockets, pliers, T-27 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the clutch drum 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
We recommend wearing protective gloves when handling the trimmer blades and emptying the fuel tank as well.
4
Set the trimmer on its side with the muffler facing down.
5
Use two 10mm sockets to remove the locking nuts securing the trimmer blades.
6
Remove the blade guard and washers along with the tip guard.
7
Set the trimmer upside down and use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case cover.
8
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the cover.
9
Remove all the blade mounting bolts and washers.
10
Use pliers to lift out the felt seal.
11
Remove the outer spur gear.
12
Carefully lift off the lower blade and lift off the spacer plate. Remove the upper blade and lift out the inner spur gear.
13
Next, use the t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the gear case to the engine block.
14
Use snap-ring pliers to detach the retaining ring then pull the old clutch drum out.
15
Install the new clutch drum by inserting it into the gear case.
16
Then secure the drum with the retaining ring.
17
Thread and tighten the screws to secure the gear case to the engine block.
18
Be sure to secure the grounding wire under the appropriate screw.
19
After confirming the washer is in place
20
Reposition the inner spur gear in the gear case with the holes in-line with the blade support.
21
Now realign the upper blade with the sharp edge facing away from the blade support.
22
Replace the spacer plate and realign the lower blade with the sharp edge facing the upper blade.
23
Replace the outer spur gear with the cam aligned on the opposite side of the inner gear cam, making sure the holes in the gear on in-line with the blades.
24
Adjust the lower blade until the gear sets into place.
25
Replace the felt seal.
26
Confirm that the gasket is in place on the gear case cover – then realign the cover and secure it with the screws.
27
With the washers intact on the mounting bolts – thread the bolts through the trimmer blades into the support.
28
The longer bolt goes through the handle.
29
Set the trimmer on its side
30
Realign the blade guard on the mounting bolts then position the washers.
31
The manufacturer recommends using new mounting nuts to secure the blades.
32
Thread the nuts and tighten the mounting bolts.
33
Now loosen the bolts a half-turn to ensure proper blade tension.
34
Tighten the nuts to lock the bolts in place.
35
Replace the tip guard and secure it in the same way.
36
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and refill the fuel tank.
37
To ensure the hedge trimmer operates smoothly, we recommend injecting some lithium grease into the gear case.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Clutch
$42.92
Total$0.00
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