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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairEcho Leaf Blower Starter Pawl Spring Replacement (17723440630)
Echo Leaf Blower Starter Pawl Spring Replacement (17723440630)
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$4.04Estimated Savings
$112.5004:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pawl spring on Echo leaf blowers.
Step By Step Instructions
1
Echo Back-Pack Leaf Blower - Model PB580T
2
Leaf Blower Starter Pawl Spring Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a T-27 Torx bit, a 3/4 ?inch socket or a spark plug wrench, a strap wrench and a small flat-head screwdriver for this procedure.
5
Hot
6
Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ?off? position.
7
Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the starter.
8
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
9
Unthread the five screws securing the engine cover.
10
Pry off the cover ? this may require some effort.
11
Use a 3/4 ?inch socket or a spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
12
Confirm the engine piston is in the ?down? position, then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
13
Use a strap wrench to help unthread the starter pawl assembly.
14
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the retaining clip to release the appropriate starter pawl and remove the old spring, if still intact.
15
Install the new starter pawl spring by aligning it on the pawl with the prongs facing up.
16
Recoil the spring and reinsert the pawl into the housing.
17
Slide the retaining clip on to secure.
18
Thread the housing onto the motor shaft and use the strap wrench to tighten.
19
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
20
Fragile
21
Be careful not to damage the plug by overtightening.
22
Reposition the engine cover.
23
Thread and tighten the screws.
24
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
25
Realign the starter, making sure the pulley engages with the starter pawls.
26
Thread the screws to secure the assembly.
27
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter pawl spring on Echo leaf blowers.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Echo Back-Pack Leaf Blower - Model PB580T
2
Leaf Blower Starter Pawl Spring Replacement
3
Tools Needed
4
You will need a T-27 Torx bit, a 3/4 ?inch socket or a spark plug wrench, a strap wrench and a small flat-head screwdriver for this procedure.
5
Hot
6
Make sure the engine has cooled and the on/off switch is in the ?off? position.
7
Use a T-27 Torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the starter.
8
Remove the wire and boot from the spark plug.
9
Unthread the five screws securing the engine cover.
10
Pry off the cover ? this may require some effort.
11
Use a 3/4 ?inch socket or a spark plug wrench to unthread the spark plug.
12
Confirm the engine piston is in the ?down? position, then insert a cord into the cylinder to prevent the piston from moving.
13
Use a strap wrench to help unthread the starter pawl assembly.
14
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to remove the retaining clip to release the appropriate starter pawl and remove the old spring, if still intact.
15
Install the new starter pawl spring by aligning it on the pawl with the prongs facing up.
16
Recoil the spring and reinsert the pawl into the housing.
17
Slide the retaining clip on to secure.
18
Thread the housing onto the motor shaft and use the strap wrench to tighten.
19
Remove the cord from the cylinder and rethread the spark plug.
20
Fragile
21
Be careful not to damage the plug by overtightening.
22
Reposition the engine cover.
23
Thread and tighten the screws.
24
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.
25
Realign the starter, making sure the pulley engages with the starter pawls.
26
Thread the screws to secure the assembly.
27
Congrats! Your leaf blower is ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spring
$4.04
Total$0.00
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