Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Shoes Replacement

Written By: Carsten Frauenheim
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Echo Brushcutter SRM2620U 2017 Clutch Shoes Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

17

Time Required

45 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the both clutch shoes in an Echo SRM-2620U Brushcutter.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • During reassembly:

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

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

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    • 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.

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

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    • Remove the clutch cover.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

    • Disconnect the spring from the second clutch shoe.

    • Remove both clutch shoes.

Conclusion

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

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