DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the recoil starter on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the starter are if the rope is broken, the rope will not rewind, or the engine will not turn over when the rope is pulled.
All of the information in this recoil starter replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the recoil starter assembly 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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To reduce the chance of injury, we recommend keeping the blade cover on for this procedure.
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Use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the screws to release the old recoil starter and housing.
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Install the new recoil starter assembly by aligning the housing on the lower housing then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
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The screws with the larger threads go in the bottom.
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With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.