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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHusqvarna String Trimmer Left Throttle Housing #545223201
Husqvarna String Trimmer Left Throttle Housing #545223201
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Total Parts Cost
$8.15Estimated Savings
$112.5003:43
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the left throttle housing on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the left throttle housing is if it is damaged or if the throttle does not work properly.
All of the information in this left throttle housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this left throttle housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
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.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the left side throttle housing 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 five screws holding the two halves of the throttle housing together.
9
You can leave the clamp screw intact.
10
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help separate the two halves of the housing.
11
Lift the trigger off of the mounting post.
12
Note the orientation of the on-off switch…
13
…then use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release it.
14
Disconnect the wires from the switch.
15
Lift off the trigger lockout lever.
16
You’re now ready to install the new left side throttle housing.
17
Position the lockout lever.
18
Next, reconnect the wires to the on-off switch.
19
Align the switch and snap it into place.
20
Confirm that the short end of the trigger spring is inserted through the hole in the trigger with the hook facing the left side.
21
Realign the trigger on the mounting post…
22
…and place the long end of the spring above the tension pin.
23
Secure the switch wires and throttle cable in the housing slots.
24
Align the right side of the housing and snap the two halves of the housing together.
25
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
26
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
27
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
28
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 left throttle housing on a Husqvarna string trimmer. The most common reason for replacing the left throttle housing is if it is damaged or if the throttle does not work properly.
All of the information in this left throttle housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this left throttle housing replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Poulan Pro
Tools used: T-25 Torx head screwdriver
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 left side throttle housing 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 five screws holding the two halves of the throttle housing together.
9
You can leave the clamp screw intact.
10
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help separate the two halves of the housing.
11
Lift the trigger off of the mounting post.
12
Note the orientation of the on-off switch…
13
…then use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs to release it.
14
Disconnect the wires from the switch.
15
Lift off the trigger lockout lever.
16
You’re now ready to install the new left side throttle housing.
17
Position the lockout lever.
18
Next, reconnect the wires to the on-off switch.
19
Align the switch and snap it into place.
20
Confirm that the short end of the trigger spring is inserted through the hole in the trigger with the hook facing the left side.
21
Realign the trigger on the mounting post…
22
…and place the long end of the spring above the tension pin.
23
Secure the switch wires and throttle cable in the housing slots.
24
Align the right side of the housing and snap the two halves of the housing together.
25
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
26
With the repair completed, reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug…
27
…and your string trimmer should be ready for use.
28
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
29
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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