DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the intake grille on Homelite leaf blowers.
All of the information in this intake grille replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, T-25 Torx bit.
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
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Leaf Blower Intake Grille Replacement
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"You will need a T-20 Torx bit, a flat-head screwdriver and a T-25 Torx bit for this procedure."
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Make sure the engine has cooled.
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Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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Rotate the blower tube assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the blower housing.
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"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the ten screws securing the blower cover."
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Use a flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining clip to remove the cover.
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Use a T-25 Torx bit to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old intake grille.
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Install the new intake grille by aligning it on the blower cover.
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Thread and tighten the mounting screws.
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Reposition the blower cover and snap the retaining clip into place.
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Rethread all of the screws.
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Realign the blower tube assembly on the housing and rotate clockwise until the tube locks into place.
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Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.