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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement (901362003) 
Homelite Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement (901362003)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$0.91Estimated Savings
$112.5002:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler heat shield on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the muffler heat shield is if the leaf blower won't start.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit & T-25 Torx bit.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit & T-25 Torx bit.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS NEEDED
4
You will need a T-20 Torx bit and a T-25 Torx bit for this procedure.
5
Make sure the engine has cooled.
6
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
7
"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover."
8
Use a T-25 Torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the muffler assembly.
9
Detach the old heat shield.
10
Install the new muffler heat shield by positioning it on the muffler.
11
Insert the exhaust tube into the blower housing as you realign the assembly on the engine block.
12
Thread the screws to secure.
13
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
14
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
15
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the muffler heat shield on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the muffler heat shield is if the leaf blower won't start.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit & T-25 Torx bit.
All of the information in this muffler heat shield replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit & T-25 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
3
ATTENTION: TOOLS NEEDED
4
You will need a T-20 Torx bit and a T-25 Torx bit for this procedure.
5
Make sure the engine has cooled.
6
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
7
"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover."
8
Use a T-25 Torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the muffler assembly.
9
Detach the old heat shield.
10
Install the new muffler heat shield by positioning it on the muffler.
11
Insert the exhaust tube into the blower housing as you realign the assembly on the engine block.
12
Thread the screws to secure.
13
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
14
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
15
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Gasket
$0.91
Total$0.00
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