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15-30 minutes
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.
Pawl Kit 753-08159
OEM part for: Craftsman
Part Number: 753-08159
$5.52
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This part will fit the following 3 machines
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This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
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Correct item and fit great
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September 28, 2022
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Great part, that worked just find.
The new part worked as expected, even though it looked a little different.
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July 18, 2020
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Better than OEM
The parts arrived quickly and fit better than OEM parts! The fit is less sloppy and move smoothly. Great website. Delivers to Puerto Rico! Unbelievable! Most companies don’t! Thanks!
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January 6, 2020
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Weed wacker
Parts arrived on time, thanks
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October 17, 2019
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as described, worked good
Paid extra for faster shipping and it didn't get to me when it was supposed to.
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October 2, 2019
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Very easy, saved me from buying a new trimmer
Fast delivery, easy to install
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September 2, 2019
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Pawl Kit
Kit arrived just days after the order. Parts were all correct and the repair was without much trouble. Will use this company again
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Broken springs for the pawls
Robert - May 4, 2017
👍 6 of 10 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, TORX screwdriver, needle nose pliers, vise-grips
Parts Used
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.
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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Could not start weedwacker when pulling rope.
Tony - August 18, 2016
👍 4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Needle Nose Pliers
Parts Used
Ordered and installed new Pawl kit. Which consist of 2 plastic Pawls and 2 springs.
Easy to install, weedwacker started 1st pull.
Easy to install, weedwacker started 1st pull.
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Recoil starter pawl broke.
William - September 16, 2016
👍 6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Replaced the old pawl with the new one.
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The Pawl had broken off and it would not recoil or turn the motor over
Jacob - July 8, 2016
👍 5 of 9 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Just removed the starter motor rope housing and it is really easy to replace
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Paul's broke
David - August 19, 2023
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Special allen wrench
Parts Used
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 - October 2, 2019
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, tork bits
Parts Used
(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, and 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 - September 15, 2019
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Put in new paw kit
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dog ears one was broke
mike - June 22, 2017
👍 1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, needle nose
Parts Used
just replaced both of the dog ears
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