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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #503873305
Husqvarna String Trimmer Starter Pawl Replacement #503873305
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Total Parts Cost
$30.89Estimated Savings
$112.5002:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pawl on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the pawl is if the pull starter will not engage.
All of the information in this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm socket
All of the information in this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the starter pawl assembly on your string trimmer…
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…make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
8
Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the mounting screws to release the pull starter asssembly.
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Use a three-quarter inch deep-well socket or a spark plug wrench to help loosen the spark plug…
10
…then unthread it.
11
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position…
12
…then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
13
Using a 10mm socket, unthread the old starter pawl assembly.
14
Install the new starter pawl assembly…
15
…by threading it on the motor shaft…then tighten.
16
Remove the cord from the cylinder…
17
…and rethread the spark plug.
18
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
19
Reposition the pull starter assembly on the starter housing…then pull the rope to align the drive pulley on the ratchet pawls.
20
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
21
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
22
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
23
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pawl on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the pawl is if the pull starter will not engage.
All of the information in this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm socket
All of the information in this starter pawl replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the starter pawl assembly on your string trimmer…
6
…make sure the engine has cooled.
7
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
8
Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the mounting screws to release the pull starter asssembly.
9
Use a three-quarter inch deep-well socket or a spark plug wrench to help loosen the spark plug…
10
…then unthread it.
11
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position…
12
…then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
13
Using a 10mm socket, unthread the old starter pawl assembly.
14
Install the new starter pawl assembly…
15
…by threading it on the motor shaft…then tighten.
16
Remove the cord from the cylinder…
17
…and rethread the spark plug.
18
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
19
Reposition the pull starter assembly on the starter housing…then pull the rope to align the drive pulley on the ratchet pawls.
20
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
21
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
22
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
23
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
24
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Starter Assembly
$30.89
Total$0.00
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