DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the carburetor on an Echo hedge trimmer. The most common reasons for replacing the carburetor are when the engine won't start or runs poorly.
All of the information in this carburetor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo
Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, flat head screwdriver, 10mm wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the carburetor 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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Note the orientation of the primer return and intake hoses then disconnect them from the carburetor.
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Unthread the knob to detach the air filter housing.
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Use a t-27 torx bit to unthread the carburetor mounting bolts.
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Set the air filter base aside.
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Use a 10mm wrench to loosen the locking nut to detach the throttle cable. You can use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the cable retaining spring.
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Now fully detach the cable from the old carburetor.
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Before you install the new carburetor make sure the retaining spring is still on the throttle cable.
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Now align the cable in the swivel on the carburetor.
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Position the retaining spring on the swivel to secure the cable.
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Align the cable on the bracket and tighten the locking nut.
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Confirm that the mounting bolts have been inserted through the air filter base and the intake gasket is in place on the isolator.
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Now align the new carburetor on the bolts then thread the bolts into the isolator and tighten.
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Reposition the air filter housing and thread the knob to secure.
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Connect the intake and primer return hoses to the appropriate ports on the carburetor.
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With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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Keep in mind you may need to reset the idle by tightening or loosening the adjustment screw before your hedge trimmer will be ready for use.