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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Hedge Trimmer Throttle Cable Replacement #V430004170
Echo Hedge Trimmer Throttle Cable Replacement #V430004170
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$10.60Estimated Savings
$112.5005:26
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle cable on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons to replace the throttle cable are when the throttle body arm doesn't move when the throttle lever is pulled, or the wire is not moving freely in the cable.
All of the information in this cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle cable 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
Unthread the knob to detach the air filter housing.
4
Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the locking nut to detach the throttle cable.
5
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the cable retaining spring.
6
Detach the cable from the swivel.
7
Now use a 14mm wrench to unthread the nut securing the on-off switch.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the handle cover.
9
Fully remove the cover and detach the throttle control lock lever.
10
Next, remove the throttle control lever and spring.
11
Use the screwdriver to help detach the throttle cable from the handle assembly then remove the wire and cable conduit.
12
Cut the tape that secures the conduit at both ends.
13
You can now fully remove the old cable.
14
Prepare the new throttle cable for installation by transferring the adjustment and locking nuts from the old cable to the new one.
15
Now position the new cable in the conduit and retape the ends.
16
Feed the wire and cable conduit into the handle.
17
Now use the screwdriver to secure the cable in the retaining slot.
18
Insert the end of the throttle cable into the throttle control lever and secure it in the slot.
19
Now reposition the spring on the control lever then align the spring as you snap the lever into place.
20
Now snap the lock lever into place.
21
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.
22
Thread the nut to secure the switch.
23
Slide the retaining spring onto the opposite end of the new cable.
24
Now align the end of the cable in the swivel on the carburetor.
25
Position the retaining spring on the swivel to secure the cable.
26
Align the cable on the bracket and tighten the locking nut.
27
Reposition the air filter housing and thread the knob to secure.
28
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 cable on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons to replace the throttle cable are when the throttle body arm doesn't move when the throttle lever is pulled, or the wire is not moving freely in the cable.
All of the information in this cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the throttle cable 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
Unthread the knob to detach the air filter housing.
4
Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the locking nut to detach the throttle cable.
5
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the cable retaining spring.
6
Detach the cable from the swivel.
7
Now use a 14mm wrench to unthread the nut securing the on-off switch.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the handle cover.
9
Fully remove the cover and detach the throttle control lock lever.
10
Next, remove the throttle control lever and spring.
11
Use the screwdriver to help detach the throttle cable from the handle assembly then remove the wire and cable conduit.
12
Cut the tape that secures the conduit at both ends.
13
You can now fully remove the old cable.
14
Prepare the new throttle cable for installation by transferring the adjustment and locking nuts from the old cable to the new one.
15
Now position the new cable in the conduit and retape the ends.
16
Feed the wire and cable conduit into the handle.
17
Now use the screwdriver to secure the cable in the retaining slot.
18
Insert the end of the throttle cable into the throttle control lever and secure it in the slot.
19
Now reposition the spring on the control lever then align the spring as you snap the lever into place.
20
Now snap the lock lever into place.
21
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.
22
Thread the nut to secure the switch.
23
Slide the retaining spring onto the opposite end of the new cable.
24
Now align the end of the cable in the swivel on the carburetor.
25
Position the retaining spring on the swivel to secure the cable.
26
Align the cable on the bracket and tighten the locking nut.
27
Reposition the air filter housing and thread the knob to secure.
28
With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your hedge trimmer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Throttle Cable
$10.60
Total$0.00
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