Medium
30-60 minutes
This is an OEM Subaru and Robin part directly sourced from the manufacturer for use in engines. The spiral spring is part of the recoil starter assembly. A socket set may be needed during the replacement of this item. It may become broken or bent and will need to be replaced. This part is sold individually and is made of metal.
Spiral Spring 226-50716-08
OEM part for: Subaru / Robin
Part Number: 226-50716-08
$49.97
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This Spiral Spring will fit the following 660 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Subaru / Robin
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Spring had rusted and broken
Neil - November 10, 2021
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Torx, wd40 clean dirt, cutter to open vacuum pack careful
Parts Used
Took photo
Removed 4 x Torx screws
Removed starter housing
Took photo of inside
Unscrewed screw
Removed wheel
Took photo of loose washers
Stored loose washers
Took photo of broken spring to get approximate orientation
Untied handle knot
Sprayed parts with Wd40 and cleaned
Matched wheel, cord and housing with new spring in package orientation
Using xacto knife cut spring out of vacuum pack very carefully
Lifted broken clip out of housing and wheel and cleaned plastic
Oriented spring in housing checking all clips slip in to retaining locations
Replaced washers as in photo
Pushed spring in place and removed wire
Rotated as indicated to catch clips
Insert and tighten screw
Spring jumped and had to remove and wrap spring again holding and push into housing
Rotated to apply tension as indicated
Used needle nose pliers to guide through housing
Push cord through handle and tie figure 8 knot
Test pull string amd rewind
Replace housing on blower
Tighten 4 Torx screws
Fuel and start blower
I think the sprung spring explanation tips would calm people when it happens and help them recover.
Removed 4 x Torx screws
Removed starter housing
Took photo of inside
Unscrewed screw
Removed wheel
Took photo of loose washers
Stored loose washers
Took photo of broken spring to get approximate orientation
Untied handle knot
Sprayed parts with Wd40 and cleaned
Matched wheel, cord and housing with new spring in package orientation
Using xacto knife cut spring out of vacuum pack very carefully
Lifted broken clip out of housing and wheel and cleaned plastic
Oriented spring in housing checking all clips slip in to retaining locations
Replaced washers as in photo
Pushed spring in place and removed wire
Rotated as indicated to catch clips
Insert and tighten screw
Spring jumped and had to remove and wrap spring again holding and push into housing
Rotated to apply tension as indicated
Used needle nose pliers to guide through housing
Push cord through handle and tie figure 8 knot
Test pull string amd rewind
Replace housing on blower
Tighten 4 Torx screws
Fuel and start blower
I think the sprung spring explanation tips would calm people when it happens and help them recover.
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Recoil spring broken
Durwin - February 22, 2017
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
Removed recoil assembly,removed bolt holding dog assembly in placed,replaced spring
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