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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Flywheel Replacement #530039242
Husqvarna String Trimmer Flywheel Replacement #530039242
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$44.04Estimated Savings
$112.5005:37
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel is if the engine will not start or runs roughly.
All of the information in this flywheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, crescent wrench, mallet, clutch tool, 8 mm socket
All of the information in this flywheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, crescent wrench, mallet, clutch tool, 8 mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…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 flywheel in 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 screw securing the throttle housing.
9
Next, loosen the clamp screw…
10
…and the two screws closest to the trigger.
11
You can now slide the drive shaft out…
12
…and detach the throttle housing.
13
Now unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
14
Detach the cover.
15
Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
16
Remove all of the screws so you can separate the two halves of the engine housing.
17
Use a three-quarter inch deep-well socket or a spark plug wrench to help loosen the spark plug…
18
…then unthread it.
19
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position…
20
…then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
21
Use a clutch-removal tool and a crescent wrench to unthread the clutch.
22
Lift off the large washer…and remove the spacer and the small washer.
23
Use a mallet to loosen the old flywheel so you can remove it from the motor shaft.
24
Install the new flywheel…
25
…by aligning it on the motor shaft.
26
Slide on the small washer and spacer.
27
Slide on the large washer…
28
…then thread and tighten the clutch.
29
Remove the cord from the cylinder…
30
…and rethread the spark plug.
31
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
32
Join the two halves of the engine housing together.
33
Rethread all of the screws to secure.
34
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
35
Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
36
Reposition the throttle housing…
37
…and slide the drive shaft through the housing until it locks into place.
38
Rethread the mounting screw…
39
…then tighten the other screws.
40
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
41
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
42
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
43
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 flywheel on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel is if the engine will not start or runs roughly.
All of the information in this flywheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, crescent wrench, mallet, clutch tool, 8 mm socket
All of the information in this flywheel replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver, crescent wrench, mallet, clutch tool, 8 mm 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 flywheel in 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 screw securing the throttle housing.
9
Next, loosen the clamp screw…
10
…and the two screws closest to the trigger.
11
You can now slide the drive shaft out…
12
…and detach the throttle housing.
13
Now unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
14
Detach the cover.
15
Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
16
Remove all of the screws so you can separate the two halves of the engine housing.
17
Use a three-quarter inch deep-well socket or a spark plug wrench to help loosen the spark plug…
18
…then unthread it.
19
Confirm that the piston is in the “down” position…
20
…then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
21
Use a clutch-removal tool and a crescent wrench to unthread the clutch.
22
Lift off the large washer…and remove the spacer and the small washer.
23
Use a mallet to loosen the old flywheel so you can remove it from the motor shaft.
24
Install the new flywheel…
25
…by aligning it on the motor shaft.
26
Slide on the small washer and spacer.
27
Slide on the large washer…
28
…then thread and tighten the clutch.
29
Remove the cord from the cylinder…
30
…and rethread the spark plug.
31
Be careful not to strip the threads by over-tightening.
32
Join the two halves of the engine housing together.
33
Rethread all of the screws to secure.
34
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
35
Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
36
Reposition the throttle housing…
37
…and slide the drive shaft through the housing until it locks into place.
38
Rethread the mounting screw…
39
…then tighten the other screws.
40
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
41
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
42
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
43
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Flywheel
$44.04
Total$0.00
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