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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Leaf Blower Starter Pulley Replacement (521316001)
Homelite Leaf Blower Starter Pulley Replacement (521316001)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$4.36Estimated Savings
$112.5007:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pulley on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the starter pulley is if the leaf blower won't start.
All of the information in this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, half-inch socket or wrench
All of the information in this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, half-inch socket or wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Starter Pulley Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
"You will need a T-20 Torx bit, a flat-head screwdriver and a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench 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
Rotate the blower tube assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the blower housing.
8
"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the ten screws securing the blower cover."
9
Use a flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining clip to fully remove the cover.
10
Use a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
11
"Confirm the engine piston is in the “down†position, then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving."
12
Use a half-inch socket or wrench to unthread the blower fan blade retaining nut and remove the fan blade.
13
Remove the washer.
14
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
15
Unthread the four screws securing the lower housing assembly.
16
Remove the housing assembly.
17
Untie the knot in the starter rope to release the starter handle.
18
Hold the starter pulley and slowly release the tension on the spring.
19
Use the T-20 Torx bit to remove the screws and spring retaining tabs.
20
Gently lift off the pulley detaching it from the rewind spring.
21
Be aware the coiled spring may cause injury if dislodged.
22
Unwind the rope from the old pulley and pull it through the slot in the pulley.
23
"Prepare the new starter pulley for installation by feeding the starter rope through the slot, then secure the clamp retainer in the clip."
24
"With the clamp retainer facing downward, wind the rope clockwise around the pulley."
25
Position the starter pulley in the lower housing and rotate it until the end of the spring catches onto the pulley tab.
26
"While pressing down firmly, rotate the pulley an additional three or four times to put tension on the spring."
27
Feed the rope through the eyelets and use a clamp to secure.
28
"Realign the retaining tabs making sure the side with the ridge is facing upward, then replace the screws."
29
"Slide the starter handle on to the rope and tie a knot to secure, then remove the clamp."
30
Reposition the lower housing assembly and thread the screws to secure.
31
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
32
Slide the washer onto the motor shaft.
33
Reposition the fan blade then thread the retaining nut to secure.
34
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
35
Be careful not to damage the threads by overtightening.
36
Reposition the blower cover on the housing and snap the retaining clip into place.
37
Thread all of the screws.
38
Realign the blower tube assembly on the housing and rotate clockwise until the tube locks into place.
39
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
40
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pulley on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the starter pulley is if the leaf blower won't start.
All of the information in this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, half-inch socket or wrench
All of the information in this starter pulley replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Ryobi & Homelite.
Tools used: T-20 Torx bit, flat-head screwdriver, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, half-inch socket or wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Starter Pulley Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
"You will need a T-20 Torx bit, a flat-head screwdriver and a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench 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
Rotate the blower tube assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the blower housing.
8
"Using a T-20 Torx bit, unthread the ten screws securing the blower cover."
9
Use a flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining clip to fully remove the cover.
10
Use a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
11
"Confirm the engine piston is in the “down†position, then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving."
12
Use a half-inch socket or wrench to unthread the blower fan blade retaining nut and remove the fan blade.
13
Remove the washer.
14
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
15
Unthread the four screws securing the lower housing assembly.
16
Remove the housing assembly.
17
Untie the knot in the starter rope to release the starter handle.
18
Hold the starter pulley and slowly release the tension on the spring.
19
Use the T-20 Torx bit to remove the screws and spring retaining tabs.
20
Gently lift off the pulley detaching it from the rewind spring.
21
Be aware the coiled spring may cause injury if dislodged.
22
Unwind the rope from the old pulley and pull it through the slot in the pulley.
23
"Prepare the new starter pulley for installation by feeding the starter rope through the slot, then secure the clamp retainer in the clip."
24
"With the clamp retainer facing downward, wind the rope clockwise around the pulley."
25
Position the starter pulley in the lower housing and rotate it until the end of the spring catches onto the pulley tab.
26
"While pressing down firmly, rotate the pulley an additional three or four times to put tension on the spring."
27
Feed the rope through the eyelets and use a clamp to secure.
28
"Realign the retaining tabs making sure the side with the ridge is facing upward, then replace the screws."
29
"Slide the starter handle on to the rope and tie a knot to secure, then remove the clamp."
30
Reposition the lower housing assembly and thread the screws to secure.
31
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
32
Slide the washer onto the motor shaft.
33
Reposition the fan blade then thread the retaining nut to secure.
34
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
35
Be careful not to damage the threads by overtightening.
36
Reposition the blower cover on the housing and snap the retaining clip into place.
37
Thread all of the screws.
38
Realign the blower tube assembly on the housing and rotate clockwise until the tube locks into place.
39
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
40
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
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