This item is a genuine Echo replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used chainsaws. The clutch drum is used to house the clutch and includes the sprocket. As the motor's RPM increases it causes the clutch to expand and rotate the clutch drum and sprocket causing the chain to rotate around the bar. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
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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Unscrewed clutch from motor shaft it had left hand threads
Remover clutch drum to get to oil pump
Replaced oil pump
Put clutch drum back on shaft
Screwed clutch back on motor shaft
Put on all covers back on
Ready to cut wood
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The clutch drum has the chain drive cog attached to it and it was just wore out. I only replaced the bearing because, I was there.
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.
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The sprocket on the clutch drum was worn down, causing the chain to become too tight.
Removed the pull start cover, and held the starter nut with pliers. Use the clutch removal tool on the other side of the saw, turning counter clockwise to remove.
To replace Auto oiler you must remove the clutch and drum The chain sprocket showed ware so I replaced it also.To remove the clutch I made a clutch tool using a 2inch X3/4 inch 12 inches long piece of oak drilled 3. 1/4 holes matching the clutch installed drift pins in holes. to stop engine from turning over I inserted rope into the spark
... Read more plug hole leaving rope hanging out so you can remove rope when job is complete the rope stops piston movement and allows you to turn clutch with out crank shaft movement. With clutch, drum and sprocket removed remove two screws from oiler and remove oil lines from ouler with out removing line from oil tank.Reverse order install new parts and the job is complete. They do make piston stop plug and a clutch tool you can order them through ereplacement parts when ordering your parts. Being a retired contractor with a full tool shop I Improvise when necessary. If you are a DIY guy buy the tools when placing your order and it will be an easy job.
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Chain was locking up and was raised up on the bar a bit close to the engine end.
This part is in stock in our warehouse and will ship out within 1 business day of the order being placed.
New stock is on the way! On order parts usually ship within 7 business days.
Item is not in stock and usually ships 10-15 business days from the time you place your order.
This item is no longer being made by the manufacturer, and cannot be added to your shopping cart.
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