This component is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer for use with Ryobi and Homelite handheld string trimmers. It is a high-quality replacement for a damaged or a missing easy starter assembly that was installed on a new unit. This is an important component of the pull-starter mechanism that allows a user to start the engine. Refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct installation of the new assembly. Keep in mind this part is made of durable plastic material and is sold individually. You will need a screwdriver to perform this repair.
Easy Starter Assembly 310022003
OEM part for: Ryobi, Homelite
Part Number: 310022003
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 44 machines
Ryobi
Homelite
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
- Pruner Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 310022001
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Trimmer starter rope began by stuttering on return, failed to turn over motor on start, then the return failed entirely.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, T20 Torx Driver
Parts Used
Anyway once the housing is off you're faced with the starter assembly the only challenge remaining in disassembly is to remove the clutch, which I found can be done with a pair of needle nose pliers opened and inserted into the central notches and turned with a screwdriver against the handles.
The rest is fairly straightforward and the excellent ereplacement videos on dealing with the starter spring and re-tensioning the starter string were invaluable. Just realize the SS26 is a bit more complicated in its assembly than the models used in the videos to illustrate these repairs.
the plastic "Easy Start Assy" became warped and was binding and wouldn't retract. I replaced the spring also because I had it apart for repair and it didn't cost much.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
2. Inserted the assembly onto the standoff and made sure the spring was engaged.
3. Rotated the assembly (1) revolution before threading the rope thru the hole to preload the spring assy.
4. Attached the pull handle and reassembled the end housing.
Pull cord would not retract and fuel lines rotted
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Torx bit set
I determined the problem was the starter assembly, the spring had broken out from the assembly.
I replaced this making sure to preload the recoil, should have gone an extra turn.
Re assembled.
Replaced fuel tank because it was cheaper and easier than replacing just the fuel lines.
The trimmer was free, for 18 bucks it is working great.
Starter assembly melted
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Main trick was a clutch removal from the shaft.
I didn't realize that a clutch is threaded to the shaft and broke it during removal.
New clutch from this site actually shows an arrow that indicates a direction of rotation for a clutch to be removed. Original clutch didn't have that.
recoil spring broke
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench, nut runner
Replaced worn / broken parts
Rewound new pull cord
re assembled all to housing
Starter rope spool broke apart.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, Torx Bits set
Parts Used
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