Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Starter Assembly Replacement (A050000340)

Echo Leaf Blower Starter Assembly Replacement (A050000340)

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter assembly on Echo leaf blowers.

All of the information in this starter assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo.

Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, strap wrench.

Step By Step Instructions

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Leaf Blower- Model PB580T
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Leaf Blower Starter Assembly Replacement
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"Step 1: Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ""off"" position."
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Step 2: Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the starter.
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Step 3: Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
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Step 4: Unthread the five screws securing the engine cover.
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Step 5: Pry off the cover which may require some effort.
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Step 6: Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
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"Step 7: Confirm the engine piston is in the ""down"" position then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving. "
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Step 8: Use a strap wrench to help unthread the starter pawl assembly.
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Step 9: Thread the starter pawl assembly onto the motor shaft and use the strap wrench to tighten.
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Step 10: Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
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Attention: Be careful not to damage the plug by overtightening.
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Step 11: Reposition the engine cover.
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Step 12: Thread and tighten the screws.
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Step 13: Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
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"Step 14: Align the new starter, making sure the pulley engages with the starter pawls. "
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Step 15: Thread the screws to secure the assembly.
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Congratulations! Your leaf blower should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter assembly on Echo leaf blowers.

All of the information in this starter assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Echo.

Tools used: T-27 Torx bit, ¾-inch socket or a Spark Plug Wrench, strap wrench.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Leaf Blower- Model PB580T
2
Leaf Blower Starter Assembly Replacement
3
"Step 1: Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ""off"" position."
4
Step 2: Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the starter.
5
Step 3: Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
6
Step 4: Unthread the five screws securing the engine cover.
7
Step 5: Pry off the cover which may require some effort.
8
Step 6: Use a 3/4 inch socket or spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
9
"Step 7: Confirm the engine piston is in the ""down"" position then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving. "
10
Step 8: Use a strap wrench to help unthread the starter pawl assembly.
11
Step 9: Thread the starter pawl assembly onto the motor shaft and use the strap wrench to tighten.
12
Step 10: Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
13
Attention: Be careful not to damage the plug by overtightening.
14
Step 11: Reposition the engine cover.
15
Step 12: Thread and tighten the screws.
16
Step 13: Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
17
"Step 14: Align the new starter, making sure the pulley engages with the starter pawls. "
18
Step 15: Thread the screws to secure the assembly.
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Congratulations! Your leaf blower should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$31.52
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank
$54.38
Total$0.00

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