Medium
30-60 minutes
This is a genuine OEM approved replacement component which is specially designed for use with Craftsman handheld lawn and garden equipment. The purpose of this spring is to retract the starter assembly on the engine, so it engages the drive cup on the flywheel to start the engine when pulled. Keep in mind this high-quality spring is made of durable metal and is sold individually.
Starter Spring 545008010
OEM part for: Poulan, Paramount, Weed Eater, Husqvarna, Craftsman, Jonsered
Part Number: 545008010
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This Starter Spring will fit the following 421 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Paramount
Poulan
Weed Eater
Husqvarna
Craftsman
Jonsered
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Blower Parts
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- Trimmer Parts
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 530-029395, 5300293-95, 530029395, 530042085
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Great service as always!
christopher -
August 1, 2022
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Arrived early and worked as it should
The part arrived 4 days early and was as described.
Guest -
October 12, 2021
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Exactly what I needed
The parts were correct for my Feather lite weed eater. I did not expect to find the parts I needed. I was pleasantly surprised to find them.
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July 27, 2021
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Perfect parts, perfect fit.
Parts worked great.
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June 28, 2020
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Worked great
All deliveries have been taking a little longer with everything going on but still got it to me pretty quick. Great quality part and hedge trimmer is working like new again.
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June 15, 2020
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good parts and service
arrived on-time
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February 4, 2020
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Poulan recoil spring
the recoil spring works great got it installed and used on a customers bushes. shipped very fast. highly recommend 👍
Erik -
October 21, 2019
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Exactly what we needed!
The part was exactly what we needed! It came quicker than expected! Great service! Our local repair shop didn’t want to do the service. Glad we found the part! It saved us a bunch of money!
Guest -
June 27, 2019
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Worked as expected, easy repair, great part
The spring is new and sealed in a bag, perfect fit for the weed eater, works great. The parts break down diagram of the weed eater was also a big help. It made it easier to disassemble the machine and fix the spring myself.
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June 10, 2019
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Repair was easy.
The part package very nice.
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May 28, 2020
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Rope would not retract, housing on spring was issue.
Brice - April 4, 2018
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Star bit
Parts Used
1. Removed old spring and casing.
2. Installed new spring and casing.
3. Wound the spring with rope assembly to proper tension.
4. Tested it to insure it would retract properly (this took some doing to get it perfect, actually unwound it one revolution per time to test in order to insure proper tension, too tight and it would not retract properly, too loose and it would not retract at all)
5. Put it all back together and tested tension the final time.
2. Installed new spring and casing.
3. Wound the spring with rope assembly to proper tension.
4. Tested it to insure it would retract properly (this took some doing to get it perfect, actually unwound it one revolution per time to test in order to insure proper tension, too tight and it would not retract properly, too loose and it would not retract at all)
5. Put it all back together and tested tension the final time.
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Starter spring was rusted and broke
Lee - May 20, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Torx 25 wrench
Parts Used
Took the front of the trimmer off and the spring was right there. Removed the clips holding the starter pulley on, took out the pulley and then lifted out the old spring and installed the new one.
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Hedge trimmer recoil spring
Bernie - August 7, 2016
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Hedge Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Two different Torx screwdrivers, T20 and T25.
Parts Used
The most annoying part of this repair is getting to the spring. After you drain the gas out of it, you flip it over and start removing the Torx screws that hold the covers on it. When you get to the round disc that is bolted to the engine crankshaft, you need to remove the spark plug and stick some rope down the piston cylinder. Now when you turn the disc to remove it, the crank is held in place by the rope you have in the cylinder and it comes off, without goofing up the engine. After that, the spring is accessible. I recommend checking out You-Tube for a view of one of the many videos.
Just keep the screws in a way that you remember which goes where. I scratched in the plastic where the short and long screws went, You may want to right them down, if you care about little scratches in the plastic
Just keep the screws in a way that you remember which goes where. I scratched in the plastic where the short and long screws went, You may want to right them down, if you care about little scratches in the plastic
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Weed wacker start string wouldn't return.
Markam - September 21, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, Torx bit
1. Disassembled the trimmer.
2. Cleaned the trimmer.
3. Removed the string.
4. Removed the pully.
5. Removed the spring cartridge.
6. Installed the new spring cartridge.
7. Installed the new pulley assembly.
8. Installed the new string.
9. Reassembled the trimmer.
2. Cleaned the trimmer.
3. Removed the string.
4. Removed the pully.
5. Removed the spring cartridge.
6. Installed the new spring cartridge.
7. Installed the new pulley assembly.
8. Installed the new string.
9. Reassembled the trimmer.
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Starter spring not working
Jeffrey - June 11, 2016
👍 3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I saw your You Tube video on how to do this repair. Even though it's not the same brand as mine, It gave me great insight on how to replace my spring. This is the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2lS44AaR9w I hope this will help some of you that have the same problem.
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Starter rope was broken.
Robert - October 13, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Adjustable Wrench, Allen wrenches
Parts Used
1. Obtain a parts breakdown diagram for your trimmer.
2. Using the above, determine what has to come off and how to get it off.
3. In my case, the shaft came off first by removing the Allen bolts. Tip: spray bolts with Kroil Oil or equivalent.
4. Remove the clutch cover by removing 4 Allen bolts. top cover comes off and lower cover just comes off next exposing the clutch.
5. Remove the clutch by following the directions on the clutch. Keep parts in order/together as you remove them.
6. Remove the cover right below the clutch with the starter rope assembly.
7. Replace the starter rope and the spring.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order.
9. Now put on the rope handle pulling out the rope until the spring holds the rope handle flush to the case. You adjust by adding knots down the rope as needed to get the handle flush.
10. Test the repair.
2. Using the above, determine what has to come off and how to get it off.
3. In my case, the shaft came off first by removing the Allen bolts. Tip: spray bolts with Kroil Oil or equivalent.
4. Remove the clutch cover by removing 4 Allen bolts. top cover comes off and lower cover just comes off next exposing the clutch.
5. Remove the clutch by following the directions on the clutch. Keep parts in order/together as you remove them.
6. Remove the cover right below the clutch with the starter rope assembly.
7. Replace the starter rope and the spring.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order.
9. Now put on the rope handle pulling out the rope until the spring holds the rope handle flush to the case. You adjust by adding knots down the rope as needed to get the handle flush.
10. Test the repair.
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starter spring broke
anthony - July 6, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
I took the engine cover off, then removed the starter spring, removed spark plug, replaced, then popped the kill switch in, then replaced the engine cover ( 8 screws.) Overall the job was pretty easy !! Thanks for sending the correct parts !!
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Hedge trimmer rewind spring broke
Robert - July 1, 2022
Tool Type
Hedge Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Allen key hex set
Parts Used
Remove cutter bar
Remove clutch cover and clutch.
Remove spark plug and secure piston from moving in order
to loosen clutch disc attached to crankshaft.
Remove broken rewind spring
Install new spring , rewind rope
Reverse process.
A little tricky to get rewind tension right
Remove clutch cover and clutch.
Remove spark plug and secure piston from moving in order
to loosen clutch disc attached to crankshaft.
Remove broken rewind spring
Install new spring , rewind rope
Reverse process.
A little tricky to get rewind tension right
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Spring broke
Fred - June 11, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set
Parts Used
R and R the spring
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Broken starter spting
Gary - May 5, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Parts Used
Replaced spring.
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