This is a genuine OEM approved replacement starter spring is specially designed for use with gandheld gas powered blowers and trimmers. 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. This spring is made out of metal and it is sold individually.
Starter Spring 545008014
OEM part for: Poulan
Part Number: 545008014
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This Starter Spring will fit the following 149 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Poulan
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- Trimmer Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 545054901
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Broken starter rope return spring
Tool Type
Pruner
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Starter rope wouldn't retract
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
, 20mm and 25mm Torx drivers
Parts Used
Removed two screws holding rope reel and spring housing in place.
Popped out starter spring housing, and replaced it with new starter recoil spring in housing, being careful not to let spring pop out.
Replaced the starter rope, which simply required tying two knots.
Wound rope onto reel, and reinstalled in housing.
Wind tension into starter reel.
Reinstalled two screws.
Replace housing, connecting off switch leads.
All screws are either 20mm or 25mm Torx.
Included instructions were somewhat helpful for rope wind direction, but other than that it was an relatively easy repair without them.
Rope wouldn't rewind.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
spring cup had a crack
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Recoil spring would not retract cord
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, extended torx set
Parts Used
Removed spark plug and inserted cording with the piston down.
Removed engine cover.
Using extended torx bit remove drive adapter
Remove clutch
Replace spring with tension
Reassemble
(Before you attempt this repair-consult the replacement video on utube
rope broke and starter pulley was replaced
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver
spring broke decided to go thru entire engine and rework runs great
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, misc tools
spring sipped out of baffle plate
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, torque driver
The starter spring became weak and the starer pulley did not hold spring in place.
Tool Type
Blower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill
2. Put in new starter spring and pulley.
3. Wound new rope and left excess.
4. Reinstalled all components.
5. Tested and then cut excess rope off to appropriate length.
6. Made a video of me clowning around with blower running since nephew worked on it for some time and never got it running!!! lol
Starter rope would not fully retract.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
, Torx bits
2. Removed string trimmer shaft. After removing one screw and loosening the clamp, the shaft simply pulls out of clutch/motor assembly
3. Removed plastic engine covers and clutch assembly. Clutch assembly must be removed in order to remove starter housing. Make note of where the screws go. Different lengths, some are machine screws.
4. Removed baffle that captures the starter assembly. WEAR EYE PROTECTION is case the spring is broken and has become dislodged.
5. Replaced parts along with a new rope (original rope was frayed causing binding).
The starter spring is pre-wound inside of a metal shroud. It simply drops into place without any hassle. No tension adjustment required.
Make sure that the starter assembly works freely before reassembling the entire string trimmer !
Fortunately, I found a YouTube video that was very similar to my application.
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