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Poulan Pro Pole Pruner Replace Starter Hub Spring #545188301
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter hub spring (or drive spring) on Poulan Pro pole pruners with string trimmer attachment. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if it wears out, causing the recoil starter pulley to not engage the starter hub, causing the engine not to start.
All of the information in this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Poulan Pro, Craftsman
Tools used: Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Poulan Pro, Craftsman
Tools used: Torx head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter hub spring on your string trimmer and pruner first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Remove the screws securing the recoil starter assembly.
4
Pull the recoil starter off and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now hold the pulley as you remove the starter assembly screw.
6
Lift off the starter hub and the old starter hub spring.
7
You’re now ready to install the new starter hub spring.
8
Position the new spring on the pulley.
9
Align the starter hub and hold the pulley as you replace the screw to secure.
10
Confirm that the recoil assembly rotates freely.
11
Realign the assembly on the main housing.
12
Replace the screws to secure.
13
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer and pruner should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the starter hub spring (or drive spring) on Poulan Pro pole pruners with string trimmer attachment. The most common reason for replacing the spring is if it wears out, causing the recoil starter pulley to not engage the starter hub, causing the engine not to start.
All of the information in this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Poulan Pro, Craftsman
Tools used: Torx head screwdriver
All of the information in this spring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Poulan, Poulan Pro, Craftsman
Tools used: Torx head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the starter hub spring on your string trimmer and pruner first make sure the engine has cooled.
2
Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
3
Remove the screws securing the recoil starter assembly.
4
Pull the recoil starter off and set it on a sturdy surface.
5
Now hold the pulley as you remove the starter assembly screw.
6
Lift off the starter hub and the old starter hub spring.
7
You’re now ready to install the new starter hub spring.
8
Position the new spring on the pulley.
9
Align the starter hub and hold the pulley as you replace the screw to secure.
10
Confirm that the recoil assembly rotates freely.
11
Realign the assembly on the main housing.
12
Replace the screws to secure.
13
Reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug and your string trimmer and pruner should be ready for use.
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