Part Location Diagram of 753-08159 MTD KIT: PAWL REPLACE
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KIT: PAWL REPLACE 753-08159

Manufactured by:
MTD
ERP Number:
ERP18475469
Part Number:
753-08159
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Product Description

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This pawl kit is an OEM direct from Craftsman. Composed of metal and plastic items, the kit is made for use with lawn and garden trimming devices. The pawl kit is designed to rotate the flywheel, activating the device's engine when the operator pulls the rope starter. The kit is sold individually. E-clips and pawl springs are included. A screwdriver and a pair of pliers are required for the removal and repair.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Trimmer
Part# 753-08159 replaces these:
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Recoil starter pawl broke.

William from Apple Valley, Minnesota

11 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159
Replaced the old pawl with the new one.
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Broken springs for the pawls

Robert from Lake Oswego , Oregon

10 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159
1) Remove five TORX head screws for the pull cord cover. Note: the middle screw was so tight that the head stripped out and I had to use vise-grips to get it removed. I replaced that one with a standard phillips head screw.
2) Remove one C-clip for each pawl.
3) Remove the old pawls and springs.
3) Install the new pawls and springs, making sure that the springs are engaged against the stops.
4) Install the new C-clips.
5) Replace the pull cord cover.
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The Pawl had broken off and it would not recoil or turn the motor over

Jacob from Toledo , Washington

9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159
Just removed the starter motor rope housing and it is really easy to replace
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Could not start weedwacker when pulling rope.

Tony from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

7 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159
Ordered and installed new Pawl kit. Which consist of 2 plastic Pawls and 2 springs.
Easy to install, weedwacker started 1st pull.
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dog ears one was broke

mike from OAKWOOD, Georgia

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
753-08159
just replaced both of the dog ears
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Paul\'s broke

David from Shelby, Ohio

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Parts Used:
753-08159
Removed recoil cover to exposed fan blade and removed it with allen wrench and open end wrench
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broken pull cord

john from CHERRYVILLE, North Carolina

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159, 753-08110
(1) removed the top cover 3 bolts 1 in front and 2 in back (2) 3 bolts to remove the starter housing assembly (all bolts T25,27, or T30 (3) removed C clip on pawls on back of fly wheel with pliers, installed new pawls, springs, an d C clips using needle nose pliers. (4) installed new housing assy. using new bolts and reinstalled top cover.
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Paw kit broken

Don from Springfield, Massachusetts

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
753-08159
Put in new paw kit
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP18475469
Manufacturer Part Number: 753-08159
Brand Model Number Description
Craftsman 316731700 Trimmer - Gas Trimmer
Craftsman 316731930 Trimmer - Trimmer
Craftsman 316731970 Trimmer - Trimmer