Easy
15-30 minutes
This is a genuine manufacturer approved replacement drive shaft that is designed for Echo string trimmers. Flexible drive shaft fits inside the drive shaft housing to spin the cutting head. It is made out of metal and it is sold individually.
To complete this repair you would need a screwdriver and pliers.
Removing the Drive Shaft:
• Loosen the shaft screws.
• Remove the air filter.
• Remove the throttle cable.
• Remove the ignition wires.
• Remove the shaft housing.
• Remove the drive shaft.
Installing the New Drive Shaft:
• Lubricate the drive shaft.
• Install the new drive shaft.
• Re-install the shaft housing.
• Re-install the throttle cable and ignition wires.
• Re-install the air filter assembly.
Driveshaft C506000030
OEM part for: Echo
Part Number: C506000030
$13.51
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.44 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Driveshaft will fit the following 121 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Echo
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Grass Trimmer Parts
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 610013-09630, 61001329130
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Filthy Filters? This article will show you how to install a filter kit on an Echo SRM-225 trimmer....
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Easy repair and great advice
Very apprehensive about making this repair on my Echo weed eater with a broken shaft cable. Friends said to trash it. Talked to ereplacementparts technician and she said it was an easy fix. You tube videos were no help. Followed her advice and it took 15 min - good as new. Highly recommend!
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April 12, 2023
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August 21, 2022
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Excellent Service and Product
The part fit perfectly and it was so easy to install. Shipping to Hawaii was very reasonable. Ordering was easy and the part got to Hawaii in a short time.
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July 29, 2021
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Worked great
Arrived on time an trimmer works as if new being 14 years old
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May 3, 2021
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Worked as expected as original
Received on time as predicted and in great condition
Joe -
September 25, 2020
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easy order, arrived fast,great part
watched the video on how to replace my weedeater drive shaft and did it with no problems, runs perfect again. Thanks e-Replacement parts, you became my go to business for all my equipment parts
Tammy -
April 6, 2020
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Easy repair
Part was exact and not a problem !
Charles -
October 17, 2019
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Saved me 200 dollars...
The drive shaft came as promised, on time and in great shape. My Echo stopped spinning and I had another trimmer picked out...274.99. I went home to think about replacing or trying to fix. Studied the YouTube video and embarked on the easiest repair ever. Saved me that expense. I suggest that you watch the video there and read the comments...you will learn tons. Only variation I had to do was remove the rotating head to seat the drive in that end and work “backwards”. Got that idea from a comment by another satisfied user in the comment section. Trial and error with a greased shaft and “old man” fingers was getting a little frustrating...remembered the suggestion to work the other way and all was good.
Repair took about 30 minutes and I was able to carry on a conversation with my wife at the same time. That was harder than the repair.
Guest -
August 23, 2019
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completely satisfied....
perfect fit and works better than before.
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August 5, 2019
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Quick fix.
The right part at a great price. Speedy delivery.
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July 16, 2019
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Does this fit my product?Questions & Answers for Driveshaft
What is the correct part # for the drive shaft and liner for this echo trimmer.Ser# S72612098802
Rudy
for model number GT-200R
asked on 2022-03-23
Hello Rudy, Thank you for your inquiry. We have researched the model and serial number that you have provided and show the drive shaft as part# C506000030 and the liner as part# C507000250. We hope this helps and if you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team March 23, 2022
Customer Repair Instructions ?
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Motor ran, but cutting wheel did not turn.
Noe - March 23, 2016
👍 10 of 10 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Parts Used
Remove cutting wheel, shaft housing. Remove old shaft, insert new shaft and reassemble in reverse.
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Trimmer head stopped spinning
Bill - February 14, 2017
👍 6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Followed youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCQ3BBOBP7s
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Broken shaft
Robert - May 5, 2017
👍 4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Disconnect the throttle cable
Disassemble the tube from the engine housing
Remove the cutter head
Remove the broken shaft (2 pieces)
Install the new shaft
Replace the cutter head
Install the tube into the engine housing and tighten the bolts
Reconnect the throttle cable
Disassemble the tube from the engine housing
Remove the cutter head
Remove the broken shaft (2 pieces)
Install the new shaft
Replace the cutter head
Install the tube into the engine housing and tighten the bolts
Reconnect the throttle cable
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Trimmer head stopped spinning
david - September 20, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Rubber gloves, grease
Parts Used
I followed the directions from the e-replacement parts video on echo trimmer driveshaft repair. Mine was actually easier, since I only had a throttle cable to detach. See the video!
The other difference from the video was I couldn't get the drive shaft to go in the last inch, and it wasn't going in by spinning the drive shaft (actually a cable, really) so I spun the trimmer head while pushing on the driveshaft/cable, and that got it to go in.
Trimmer works great again.
The other difference from the video was I couldn't get the drive shaft to go in the last inch, and it wasn't going in by spinning the drive shaft (actually a cable, really) so I spun the trimmer head while pushing on the driveshaft/cable, and that got it to go in.
Trimmer works great again.
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Hard starting and excessive vibration.
Anthony - June 3, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Hammer
I replaced the above listed parts with new ones.The trimmer started right up and ran like new after the work was done!
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Driveshaft snapped and melted liner
martin - May 4, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Removed the head of trimmer then the main shaft. Removed liner and interior shaft. Replaced both. That was it. Just loosen a few screws and that's all it takes.
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Flexible driveshaft broke
Leroy - August 19, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Star driver
Parts Used
Disconnected the throttle and wires to the stop switch
Removed the trimmer motor assembly.
Removed the old shaft.
Had to remove the trimmer head to get rest of FCC broken shaft.
Replaced the trimmer head, installed the new driveshaft . Made sure it was seated properly. Finally replaced the motor assembly, reattached the throttle and wires.
Started the trimmer, made sure the idle was correct. The trimmer works perfectly.
P.S. I watched your video.
Removed the trimmer motor assembly.
Removed the old shaft.
Had to remove the trimmer head to get rest of FCC broken shaft.
Replaced the trimmer head, installed the new driveshaft . Made sure it was seated properly. Finally replaced the motor assembly, reattached the throttle and wires.
Started the trimmer, made sure the idle was correct. The trimmer works perfectly.
P.S. I watched your video.
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Dive shaft cable.broke
Terry - August 11, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
Took out the broken cable and put in the new cable put it all back together took it out to finish my edging and I was done.
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Drive cable broke off
Michael - May 16, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Started with removing string guard from Echo GT201R. Then put something in small hole so to unscrew string head. Take out small phillips head screw and removed bottom housing. From there you should be able to grab approx 4' long drive cable and pull it out. In my case it was a bit harder. Along the whole drive housing there is a plastic insert and the drive cable sits in. My drive cable broke and a piece embedded itself in this insert. I actually had to pull the whole insert out to be able to clear the broken piece. After clearing the busted piece, I slid the insert back in and then slid the new drive cable back through. Put it all back together and I was good to go.
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Drive shaft rung off also bearings defective in gear housing assembly defective !
Charles - April 22, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set
Removed plastic guard ,quick change string assembly ,gear housing assembly and broken drive shaft cable with needle nose pliers .Lubricated new cable and reinstalled and then gear housing assembly ,string assembly and then plastic guard ! Basically a pretty simple operation !
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