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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Carburetor Gasket Set #545008086
Husqvarna String Trimmer Carburetor Gasket Set #545008086
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Total Parts Cost
$16.00Estimated Savings
$112.5005:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the carburetor gasket set on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the gaskets is if the engine is running rough or won't run at all.
All of the information in this gasket set replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: 8 mm socket
All of the information in this gasket set replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: 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…
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…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.
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Before you replace the carburetor gasket set 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
Loosen the knob to release the air filter cover.
9
Remove the filter.
10
Use an 8mm socket or nut driver to unthread the air filter housing mounting nuts.
11
Lift up the choke lever and remove the housing.
12
Detach the throttle cable from the carburetor.
13
Note the orientation of the fuel lines then detach them to fully remove the carburetor.
14
Now lift up the cable mount to remove the old gasket.
15
Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
16
Detach the cover.
17
Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
18
Now unthread the screws securing the starter housing.
19
Set the housing and fuel tank aside.
20
Unthread the isolator mounting screws.
21
Lift off the isolator and remove the old isolator gasket.
22
Remove the old foam insulator as well.
23
You’re now ready to install the new carburetor gasket set.
24
Insert the new isolator gasket into the groove in the isolator.
25
Position the new foam insulator.
26
Align the isolator on the crankcase…
27
…and secure it with the screws.
28
Make sure the rubber mount is in place on the fuel tank…then reposition the starter housing and tank on the crankcase.
29
Make sure the spark plug wire and boot protrudes through the spark plug access hole.
30
Rethread the mounting screws.
31
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
32
Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
33
Slide the new carburetor gasket onto the mounting posts.
34
Attach the fuel lines to the appropriate carburetor ports.
35
Attach the z-end of the throttle cable to the carburetor.
36
Now align the carburetor on the mounting posts…confirm the cable mount is properly positioned…then push the carburetor into place.
37
With the choke lever up, realign the air filter housing…
38
…and secure it with the nuts.
39
Open the choke and replace the air filter.
40
Reposition the air filter cover and tighten the knob to secure.
41
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
42
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
43
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
44
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 carburetor gasket set on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the gaskets is if the engine is running rough or won't run at all.
All of the information in this gasket set replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: 8 mm socket
All of the information in this gasket set replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: 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 carburetor gasket set 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
Loosen the knob to release the air filter cover.
9
Remove the filter.
10
Use an 8mm socket or nut driver to unthread the air filter housing mounting nuts.
11
Lift up the choke lever and remove the housing.
12
Detach the throttle cable from the carburetor.
13
Note the orientation of the fuel lines then detach them to fully remove the carburetor.
14
Now lift up the cable mount to remove the old gasket.
15
Use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the muffler cover.
16
Detach the cover.
17
Next, remove the screws to release the muffler shield.
18
Now unthread the screws securing the starter housing.
19
Set the housing and fuel tank aside.
20
Unthread the isolator mounting screws.
21
Lift off the isolator and remove the old isolator gasket.
22
Remove the old foam insulator as well.
23
You’re now ready to install the new carburetor gasket set.
24
Insert the new isolator gasket into the groove in the isolator.
25
Position the new foam insulator.
26
Align the isolator on the crankcase…
27
…and secure it with the screws.
28
Make sure the rubber mount is in place on the fuel tank…then reposition the starter housing and tank on the crankcase.
29
Make sure the spark plug wire and boot protrudes through the spark plug access hole.
30
Rethread the mounting screws.
31
Realign the muffler shield and secure it with the screws.
32
Realign the muffler cover and rethread the screws to secure.
33
Slide the new carburetor gasket onto the mounting posts.
34
Attach the fuel lines to the appropriate carburetor ports.
35
Attach the z-end of the throttle cable to the carburetor.
36
Now align the carburetor on the mounting posts…confirm the cable mount is properly positioned…then push the carburetor into place.
37
With the choke lever up, realign the air filter housing…
38
…and secure it with the nuts.
39
Open the choke and replace the air filter.
40
Reposition the air filter cover and tighten the knob to secure.
41
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
42
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
43
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
44
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Applicable Product Model
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Gasket Set
$16.00
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