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Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement

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  1. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug wire: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you begin, ensure that the engine is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Grip the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.

  2. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Disconnect the control cables: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Disconnect the control cables: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unclip the throttle cable routing clip from the main shaft.

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    • Grip both ends of one of the control cable bullet connectors and pull to disconnect it.

    • Repeat to disconnect the second control cable connector.

    • These connectors are interchangeable.

  4. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the muffler cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the muffler cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • This Echo device has an included multi-tool with a T30 Torx screwdriver, but any T30 Torx driver is compatible.

    • Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the two screws securing the muffler cover.

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    • Lift the muffler cover up and pivot it on its top edge to unlatch it from the engine cover.

    • Remove the muffler cover.

  6. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the engine cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the engine cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the two screws securing the engine cover.

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    • Lift the engine cover straight up to remove it.

  8. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the fan cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the two screws securing the fan cover.

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    • Pull the fan cover away from the motor assembly.

  10. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly:

    • Reroute the two control cables through the opening on the fan cover.

    • Lay the cables into their slot on the clutch cover.

  11. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Separate the shaft from the engine assembly: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T30 Torx driver to loosen, but not remove, the collar bolt securing the main shaft to the engine assembly.

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    • Grip the engine assembly and pull to remove it from the main shaft.

    • With the engine assembly removed, take care to not put any strain on the still-connected throttle cable.

  13. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the clutch cover: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the two screws securing the clutch cover.

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    • Remove the clutch cover.

  15. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the clutch assembly: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 1/2 inch socket to remove the two 12 mm-long bolts and four accompanying washers securing the clutch assembly.

    • During reassembly:

    • Note that the larger washer goes underneath the clutch assembly and the small washer goes above.

    • Ensure that the clutch assembly is reinstalled arrow side up.

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    • Remove the clutch assembly.

  17. Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the clutch spring: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the clutch spring: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Spring Replacement, Remove the clutch spring: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Firmly grip one clutch shoe in each hand and twist them apart to release the spring tension.

    • During reassembly, loop the clutch spring in place on the clutch shoes and twist them together to reapply spring tension.

    • Disconnect one side of the spring loop from one of the clutch shoes.

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    • Remove the spring from the remaining clutch shoe.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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