This is an authentic OEM sourced part which is specially made for Echo chainsaws. 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 clutch is made out of metal and it is sold individually. Keep in mind the clutch drum, spacer and washer are all sold separately. Please make sure to refer to the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this component.
Remove the outer housing. Remove the chain bar and chain. Remove excess dirt and foreign material. Removing the old clutch assembly is the most difficult part because the clutch assembly has to be struck with a hammer and punch to remove from threaded shaft. The thread is a left hand. Once removed, clean the area and replace the clutch a
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Clutch drum sprocket was worn out. Had grooves in it. I replaced the whole assembly as a precaution.
Removed the spark plug
Insert a knoted piece of small rope into the spark plug hole. Leave a tail to remove this later. This is necessary to keep the cylinder from moving while removing the clutch assembly. The thread is a left hand thread.
Used a chisel and hammer to remove the old clutch assembly
This creates a quick j
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Remove the old clutch assembly.
Remove the knoted rope from the spark plug hole
Reinsert the spark plug
Install the new clutch assembly, (washer, bearing, clutch drum, washer, clutch assembly) on the crankshaft. Remember, it\'s a left hand thread.
Lightly tap it with a chisel to tighten it.
Install the bar and chain and crank the saw.
The clutch assembly will tighten as you use the saw.
Removed clutch assembly, by turning the spring as a left-handed thread. The punch was placed on the shoulder of the GÇ£YGÇ¥ piece of the spring assembly. Then all pieces were removed and replaced. There is a socket available that will fit the front of the spring assembly, and using an impact can remove the spring assembly.
1. Removed chain cover
2. removed chain and the bar. Cleaned up saw.
3.used special tool to remove left handed screw.
4.puted on new parts, tightened.
5.Put chain & bar back on
6. Put cover back on.
7. reset chain to proper tension.
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chain adjustment was worn, and clutch needed replacment
Ron from GALLATIN, Tennessee
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Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Adjuster was replaced easily. The clutch tool keeps slipping away from old clutch and I\'ve not gotten it off yet to replace it. I am going to try again and may get another set of hands to help. I do know it goes on reverse.
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Model Cross Reference
This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP11826235
Manufacturer Part Number: A056000181
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