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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Hedge Trimmer Replace Throttle Control Lever #C450000750
Echo Hedge Trimmer Replace Throttle Control Lever #C450000750
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$112.5002:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle control lever on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the lever are if the lever is broken or you cannot control the engine throttle.
All of the information in this throttle control lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 10mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this throttle control lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 10mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle control lever on 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
Use a 14mm wrench to unthread the nut securing the on-off switch.
4
Now use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the handle cover.
5
Fully remove the cover and detach the throttle control lock lever.
6
You can now remove the old throttle control lever and spring.
7
Install the new throttle control lever by first inserting the end of the throttle cable into the lever and securing it in the slot. You can provide more slack for the cable by using a 10mm wrench to loosen the throttle cable locking nut on the carburetor and pushing the cable up.
8
Position the spring on the new control lever then align the spring as you snap the lever into place.
9
If applicable, reposition the opposite end of the throttle cable in the carburetor bracket and tighten the locking nut.
10
Now snap the lock lever into place.
11
Align the eyelet terminal over the on-off switch position the handle cover then insert the switch through the hole in the cover and snap the cover into place.
12
Thread the nut to secure the switch.
13
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 throttle control lever on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the lever are if the lever is broken or you cannot control the engine throttle.
All of the information in this throttle control lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 10mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this throttle control lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 14mm wrench, 10mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle control lever on 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
Use a 14mm wrench to unthread the nut securing the on-off switch.
4
Now use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the handle cover.
5
Fully remove the cover and detach the throttle control lock lever.
6
You can now remove the old throttle control lever and spring.
7
Install the new throttle control lever by first inserting the end of the throttle cable into the lever and securing it in the slot. You can provide more slack for the cable by using a 10mm wrench to loosen the throttle cable locking nut on the carburetor and pushing the cable up.
8
Position the spring on the new control lever then align the spring as you snap the lever into place.
9
If applicable, reposition the opposite end of the throttle cable in the carburetor bracket and tighten the locking nut.
10
Now snap the lock lever into place.
11
Align the eyelet terminal over the on-off switch position the handle cover then insert the switch through the hole in the cover and snap the cover into place.
12
Thread the nut to secure the switch.
13
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
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