DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the starter handle on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the handle is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this handle replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: spring clamp
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the starter handle on your hedge trimmer make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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Extend the starter rope and secure it with a spring clamp.
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Untie the knot at the end of the rope and slide the old handle off.
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Install the new starter handle by sliding it onto the rope.
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Retie a knot at the end of the rope and seat the knot in the handle.
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Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.