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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairHomelite Flywheel Replacement (308811004)
Homelite Flywheel Replacement (308811004)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$34.04Estimated Savings
$112.5005:38
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel is if the leaf blower is running rough.
All of the information in this flywheel 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, small flywheel puller.
All of the information in this flywheel 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, small flywheel puller.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Flywheel Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
"You will need a T-20 Torx bit, a flat-head screwdriver, a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench, a half-inch socket or wrench and a small flywheel puller 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, then remove the washer."
13
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
14
Unthread the four screws securing the lower housing assembly.
15
Remove the housing assembly.
16
Slide the spacer sleeve off of the motor shaft and remove the washer.
17
Use a small flywheel puller to help detach the old flywheel – be sure to align the puller jaws with the sturdiest portion of the flywheel.
18
Install the new flywheel by positioning it on the motor shaft until it sets into place.
19
Replace the washer and slide on the spacer sleeve.
20
Reposition the lower housing assembly and thread the screws.
21
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
22
Slide the washer onto the motor shaft.
23
"Reposition the fan blade, then thread the retaining nut to secure."
24
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
25
Be careful not to damage the threads by overtightening.
26
Reposition the blower cover on the housing and snap the retaining clip into place.
27
Thread all of the screws.
28
Realign the blower tube assemblyon the housing and rotate clockwise until the tube locks into place.
29
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
30
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the flywheel on Homelite leaf blowers. The most common reason for replacing the flywheel is if the leaf blower is running rough.
All of the information in this flywheel 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, small flywheel puller.
All of the information in this flywheel 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, small flywheel puller.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Homelite Hand-Held Leaf Blower - Model UT09526
2
Leaf Blower Flywheel Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
"You will need a T-20 Torx bit, a flat-head screwdriver, a 3/4 –inch socket or a spark plug wrench, a half-inch socket or wrench and a small flywheel puller 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, then remove the washer."
13
Unthread the three mounting screws to release the engine cover.
14
Unthread the four screws securing the lower housing assembly.
15
Remove the housing assembly.
16
Slide the spacer sleeve off of the motor shaft and remove the washer.
17
Use a small flywheel puller to help detach the old flywheel – be sure to align the puller jaws with the sturdiest portion of the flywheel.
18
Install the new flywheel by positioning it on the motor shaft until it sets into place.
19
Replace the washer and slide on the spacer sleeve.
20
Reposition the lower housing assembly and thread the screws.
21
Realign the engine cover and secure it with the screws.
22
Slide the washer onto the motor shaft.
23
"Reposition the fan blade, then thread the retaining nut to secure."
24
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
25
Be careful not to damage the threads by overtightening.
26
Reposition the blower cover on the housing and snap the retaining clip into place.
27
Thread all of the screws.
28
Realign the blower tube assemblyon the housing and rotate clockwise until the tube locks into place.
29
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
30
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
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