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Clutch Assembly

Part Number: 17500056831

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 17500049030, 17500054130, 17500044330, 17500042031 and 17500056830.

Product Information

Description:

It is a genuine OEM sourced item that is specially designed for use with Echo handheld lawn and garden equipment. A centrifugal clutch is a part that uses centrifugal force to connect two concentric shafts, with the driving shaft nested inside the driven shaft. Today’s centrifugal clutches will function even when they shouldn’t, far beyond the point of when they need to be replaced. Keeping an eye on equipment performance will determine when the centrifugal clutch requires attention. This is an identical replacement for a missing or faulty clutch assembly that was originally installed on a new unit, please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component. This high-quality clutch is made of durable metal and is sold individually.

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Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Echo

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2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Clutch Assembly - 17500056831

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Wrench Set

The trimmer head would not rotate

I began by removing the two bolts that attach the power head to the shaft
I removed the power head and sat it on my work bench
I then removed the throttle cable and removed the screws holding on the front cover to gain access to the clutch
I placed a screwdriver between the cooling fan and the casing and removed the clutch by turning it to the left using a pair of vise grips
I replaced the new clutch by following the steps in reverse to remove it
I slid the head back onto the shaft and tightened the bolts aligning the head on the shaft
I started the trimmer and it worked fine

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Clutch Assembly - 17500056831

Cover Assembly, Fan - 10150356630

Repair Difficulty:

Medium

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Power Drill, Wrench Set, Nutdriver

The clutch became damaged

I removed the front cover to see plastic had melted. I was able to pull the clutch housing and the bearing out. I saw the clutch material was to the metal in two spots. I installed the new parts and the trimmer is working great now!

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Clutch Assembly - 17500056831

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

30-60 minutes

Tools Used:

Screwdriver, Allen wrench, Chanel locks

Clutch wore out

Opened front and top of case.
Removed spark plug
Pushed rope in spark plug hole
Removed clutch
Put it all back together

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Clutch Assembly - 17500056831

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Power Drill, Socket set

Needed a new clutch

I followed the video that is posted on how to replace the clutch.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Clutch Assembly - 17500056831

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

, 1/2” impact wrench

Slipping clutch , replaced clutch

Removed rear housing with engine assembly intact. Removed and replaced clutch. Simple and easy for anyone mechanically inclined. Quality parts also.

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Echo string trimmer repaired, working great!

The website made it easy to select the proper part (clutch assembly) for our trimmer, service was good, repair (fairly) easy. Thank you!

Guest - July 21, 2021 Verified Purchase

Old Echo Weed eater revived !

Ordered new clutch assembly for my 20 plus year old Echo GT2000 weed eater.Was easy to replace ,got my weed eater back in service.Thanks for being there with a part for such an old tool.

Chuck - June 27, 2021 Verified Purchase