Trimmer Clutch Removal

[@markmarecki9372]

Real, good presentation. No showmanship, patronising or BS. Clear, straight, confident, to the point guide. Thanks.

[@davewolf8869]

A nylon rope int he cylinder to prevent the piston from traveling fully upward, genius! You guys at ereplacement parts have saved me tons of money. I recently got parts to repair an angle grinder, circular saw, and have used you guys in the past for stuff like washing machines. You are a DIY and handyman's friend! Thank you and keep up the good work!!

[@FIXTechGuides]

Dave Boothney Glad we could help and thank you for the positive review!

[@JeffLaskowski]

I was puzzled yesterday as to how to remove the clutch as the engine just kept turning. I tried the rope method show in the video and it worked like a charm. Many thanks for documenting this procedure as, like others who have commented, it saved me at least $75 - $100 to have a small engine shot replace the pull cord.

[@Rondogardener]

I really appreciate this video. So many want to waste time with non-essentials The nylon cord insert was what I needed to know. I did not want to damage cylinder head with something metal. Also, the thread was confirmed to be right-hand. Thanks.

[@williamconnolly1006]

excellent video. I needed to take the clutch off to fix my coil spring. I used a clear plastic fuel line in the cylinder head to jam to piston. I did not realize that there was a star screw holding the clutch housing. Thank you for taking the time to so the complete dis assembly.

[@ukflyfisherman]

Many thanks, I was really struggling to fix a starter cord "knot" on a GMC brush cutter and couldn't find anything anywhere and this worked 100% even though you demonstrated a Ryobi - internals look very similar. Really pleased - the local garden machinery expert washed his hands of this, but your video did the trick.

[@xtremegreen1362]

I'll add my kudos. Rope in the cylinder head worked great. I used a pipe wrench to remove the clutch plates. Worked great as well. Thanks!

[@davidlancaster6399]

first time I have seen a so simple demonstration thanks a lot pal

[@FLAWLESSVW]

Thanks for this...I was stumped on how to take the clutch off to rewind my pull starter... This helped a lot!

[@robsmiley3188]

This video helped so much im actually trying to repair a flywheel problem but didnt know how to get the clutch off and didnt want to break it

[@salva289]

Thankyu, for the video!! Greetings from mijas, Málaga, Spain.

[@pokrashk]

Brilliant idea with the rope to prevent shaft rotation!!! Thanks!

[@andrewvevers4510]

Great video, but I'm stuck. I opened up the clutch and have got two new S shaped clutch pieces and the drum and put them back on. As per your video I installed them with the first plate as a back to front S and the second one the right way round. When I start up it seems like the clutch is not engaging. I'm assuming that the S shaped pieces are thrown out and should catch the drum. The strimmer line doesn't go round though I know the drive is solid from the clutch down. So what might I have got wrong?

[@FIXTechGuides]

@UncleSam493 It is a t-handled, T-25 size, Torx wrench. The one I am using is made by Snap-on but most any tool supplier will have them. Try Sears or you local home improvement store. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@hoopy1318]

hay mark i have a ss26 ryobi trimmer i need to replace starter rope do you have a video for that

[@rhoadess]

Very helpful, I had no idea how to get that clutch off/on, I used a thick glove a wrench and a rubber mallet and gave the wrench a good whack, the fasteners came loose, but putting it back on was the challenge, until I saw this and the use of the rope in the cylinder. Now the question is, how much torque will I need? I guess I can look that up.

[@kidphysics]

Nice! Just what I needed to know to continue my trimmer's repair. Thanks for your time!

[@davidowens6584]

THANK YOU FOR YOU WERE MOST HELPFUL WHICH I APPRECIATE. SAVED ME A LOT OF TIME. SOMETIMES THINGS LOOK SO DIFFICULT BUT WHEN PEOPLE LIKE YOU TOOK THE TIME TO SHARE-------LIFE IS NOT AS HARD AS WE MAKE IT. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN.

[@FIXTechGuides]

@addii578 I would guess that the idle speed may need to be adjusted. Try increasing the idle RPM. If this does not cure the problem then you will likely need to thoroughly clean the carburetor as shown in our Carburetor Cleaning video. I hope our repair videos help with your repair! -Mark

[@2cyclemix]

I have a 97-ish Makita RBC251 straight shaft string trimmer. I got it secondhand from a good friend. It runs great except that the head even spins at idle. Is the problem likely the clutch? Please advise.

[@toyshop101]

the rope in the cylinder head is genius!

[@jakethemistakeRulez]

It's an old trick.

[@addii578]

hey man i have this exact model of weedeater im having an issue with either the carbureator or an internal issue when i start it up and get it running i cant let off the accelerator or it will go dead i have taken the carb off multiple times and cleaned it it still wont run right i did watch your other video where u took the whole carb apart i didnt do all that i just sprayed the cleaner through it and blew it out just wondering if u could help

[@UncleSam493]

can you tell me what that tool you used to remove the clutch, that t shaped orange thing. i need one

[@kamsunnisajaleel571]

Really you have skills to be a trainer. Thanks.

[@anthonyboatwright9854]

Thanks you've saved me some money

[@FIXTechGuides]

Anthony Boatwright Great news! Glad we could help.

[@isacantonacci]

@2cyclemix What you should do is to tune the high and low screws on the carburator, thighten the low tune screw for slower idle rpm!

[@andrewvevers4510]

OK after experimentation, I installed both clutch pieces in the S formation and it works now.

[@ChadWilliamsRVA]

I have this exact trimmer and my starter went bad (wouldn't recoil). After learning about the torx screw in the shaft I finally got access to the clutch plates and the starter. Unfortunately one of the clutch plates was cracked so I need a new one. I don't see it under the parts on your site. Do you sell it? Also once I took off the clutch plates and washer and started to undo the three screws that hold on the starter the cable retracted. When I tightened those screws back and pulled the cable yet again wouldn't retract, but when I loosened those screws a little again it would so I'm not sure if the start is bad after all.

[@FIXTechGuides]

Chad Williams The clutch plates for the SS30 models are no longer offered by the manufactuer.

[@excavatoree]

Try E-bay. The fuel tank assy is no longer available as well, but I was able to purchase one from a seller who had stock. Maybe another seller has one.

[@OutdoorsIsFun]

Is the crankshaft threaded on most weedeaters?

[@jondrewry8195]

I think y Ryobi Strimmer is a later model and has a different one piece cover over the clutchand front of the motor. Is there another video??

[@steverago2050]

The trimmer head had no power when I reinstalled the clutch assembly. What I mean is the trimmer head rotates slowly, even though the engine revs properly. Any ideas why? Thanks

[@solarsynapse]

Will the rope work with a 4 cycle or will the valves be in the way?

[@Highplainsprospectors]

Very helpful thanks!

[@richarded22]

i got the same model but different clutch set up i need to remove it to ge tthe rest of the case off to fix the pull string spring anyideas

[@kiss771000]

Thank you very much for that info. plain and straight

[@ChaseN194]

i know this is really kinda random, but do you know where I could find a replacement spark plug wire for a ryobi cs30 weed trimmer?

[@nathanaelmittag5099]

oh oh thank you so much I picked up from a local thrift store a cup to get Tiller it has a broken recoil spring or it's just clogged up supports junk there was a few really big data Hornets inside you didn't to know how to do it thank you thank you very much

[@erasmomendez3427]

im trying to replace a module assembly on a craftsman gas trimmer model number 316.791930. i get stumped on the clutch removal part. can anyone help?

[@NWChickenDad]

Thanks. This was exactly what I needed.

[@gentlemanplanter]

That beagle has a squirrel treed son!

[@terryhebert1567]

just the info i needed thanks

[@squid262]

Many thanks for this video, I was very confused.

[@berniesemark6271]

the shaft on my torx seems to big to go in the shaft to undo it

[@FIXTechGuides]

If so, try a smaller one.

[@adamsempire]

Thanks for the info.

[@FrancoTheBoss3434]

Where can I buy the torx tool

[@FIXTechGuides]

Hello Franco, you can purchase Torx screwdrivers at any hardware store.

[@ViatSt]

Thank you very much for your help. I'm really appreciate. You are a smart guy. Viat

[@udderlybw9]

Like the rope idea

[@Elmachable]

If there wasn't for this video, i would most probably made damadge to my trimmer motor. THANKS!

[@Cam111100]

Mine is nothing like that. Once i remove theshaft the clutch looks more like a set off brake shoes. I have no idea how to get it off. Its a Tanaka TBC-2211. Hope someone can help.

[@LexiDesiraee]

Cam111100

[@ironzombie1000]

muchas gracias por este video me ayudo mucho. pude quitar el clutch de mi chainsaw gracias

[@ssmith5650]

thank you

[@FIXTechGuides]

It's part number 870174001 on our website. Thanks for watching!

[@codemiesterbeats]

yea nice trick on the rope... I would have probably looked for a threaded stud or something to put into spark plug hole haha

[@livewiresrus]

Thanks

[@jakethemistakeRulez]

I always wonder why do they use Torx 25 screws? Why not just use regular phillips head so we don't have to buy so many tools...I mean I can't see a point to the torx 25 screws, it seems to me a phillips head would do the exact same thing.

[@FIXTechGuides]

You're right. A phillips head may work perfectly well. The advantage of the Torx screw is you can get a little more torque on the screw for tightening and loosening and the heads tend no to strip and quickly as some phillips heads.

[@jakethemistakeRulez]

eReplacementParts.com yeah that makes sense.

[@floriceeel]

too much rope inside the motor...should have pulled the cylinder up half way because the rope can get in the exhaust