It is a genuine OEM sourced starter cup spring that is specially made for use with Husqvarna trimmers and edgers. This replacement part provides spring action for the starter cup, for correct location and use of this item make sure to check appropriate diagrams of your unit. Over time the spring may lose its tension and need a replacement for the starter to function as intended by the manufacturer. Note this durable metal spring is sold individually.
Spring-starter Cup 545160301
OEM part for: Husqvarna
Part Number: 545160301
Compatibility
This Spring-starter Cup will fit the following 33 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Husqvarna
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Edger Parts
- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 5300164-50, 530016450
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Pulled starter rope without engaging and turning the engine shaft.
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Metric allen hex wrench, short length of rope
Parts Used
2. Found manual rope starter assembly in good operating condition.
3. Remove spark plug, and inserted a short length of nylon rope in the combustion chamber.
4. Use a metric allen hex wrench and removed the coupling nut attaching starter cup assembly to the engine shaft. The shaft turns until the rope stops the piston and the coupling can be loosened.
5. Remove the coupling nut and starter cup assembly from the shaft.
6. Replace the starter cup spring in the starter cup assembly.
7. Reverse above steps to assemble.
Starter paws would not engage
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver, Nut Driver with 8mm allen socket.
The edger motor was seized up.
Tool Type
Edger
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver
2. Found the piston ring broken causing the engine to seize up.
3. Replaced the piston ring.
4. Reassembled the edger with the new starter cup spring. I broke the old spring with the motor seized up.
5. Started and used the edger.
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