This is for the original clutch. This is just the drum. If you need the clutch pawl and washers you will need to get the knew version Assembly part number 791-182369, because the original internal parts for the clutch are obsolete.rnDiameter 2 9/16"
Removed the spark plug, then inserted a length of rope into the cylinder with a few inches remaining outside of the cylinder. This is to stop the engine from rotating when removing the drum and clutch. Then remove the clutch cover. Insert a torx driver into the clutch drum and remove it. The use a screwdriver and hammer to hit the edge of
... Read more the clutch to loosen it from the shaft. Remove the clutch and install the new one. Then install the new clutch drum and clutch cover. Then remove the rope from the cylinder and replace the spark plug
Remove upper drive shaft. Hold fly wheel and remove clutch drum retaining screw. This screw is down where the drive shaft cable goes into the clutch drum. Install new clutch drum. Hold flywheel and tighten clutch drum attaching bolt. Remove engine cover and valve cover, adjust valve lash and install new valve cover gasket. Reinstall engin
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Remove the screws from the clutch cover and remove the cover
Use a torx wrench to remove the clutch
Install the new clutch drum
Replace the clutch cover
Installed new fuel cap
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Clutch drum was stripped where flex shaft goes in, Drive Shaft Housing was bent at engine, Flex shaft was sprung.
1. Remove engine from Drive Shaft Housing by loosening bolt in clutch cover and screw into Drive Shaft Housing.
2. Remove Flex Shaft by sliding it out of Drive Shaft Housing.
3. Remove gear box from the frame. (4 bolts)
4. Remove Drive Shaft Housing from gear box by loosening Drive Shaft Housing retaining screw and the T
... Read moreOP 4 Torx screws only.( will not leak oil )
5. Remove clutch cover from the engine. (4 screws)
6. Remove clutch drum. (Torx screw into engine shaft)
7. Install new parts in reverse order.
I followed the instructions others had posted above and the repair could not have been easer. Saved my 4-cycle trimmer for less than $100 and that including buying a full set of torx screwdrivers (because why only buy the one you need!).
I took off the boom, clutch housing, unscrew the bolt in the center of the clutch drum. Then, with a hammer and a drift released the clutch by hitting it counter-clockwise. I had to tap the hole in the boom so that I could screw bake the throttle control and shut off switch.
It\'s pretty easy to change the clutch drum , check out the U-tube video for some tips on how to do it . The only thing is you\'ll need Star ended screwdrivers ! For the most part you can use magnetic bit screwdrivers , ...BUT !! to remove and replace the clutch drum you\'ll need a T20 thin shafted driver , because the retaining screw i
... Read mores about 1 1/4 inches ( 30m ) down inside the well the drive shaft fits into and that\'s about 1/4 inch ( 6m ) hole . Now to get mine off I measured down marked it , and cut the collar off with a hacksaw , BUT again to remount the new your going to need that T20 driver !! The trimmer works like a champ now !! Good Luck !
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ERP Number: ERP9148774
Manufacturer Part Number: 791-153592
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