Trimmer Repair - Replacing the Piston Ring (Echo Part # A101000090)

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This particular piston ring is specific to Echo manufactured brands. To find a piston ring specific to your model, visit eReplacementParts.com.
If your straight shaft trimmer is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the piston ring could solve your problem:
1) Low compression
2) Smoke coming from the engine
3) Engine not turning over
4) Engine seizure
5) Loss of power
eReplacementParts.com part number: A1010000090
Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) Receptacle for draining fuel
2) Torx wrenches
3) Spark plug wrench or socket
4) 10mm wrench (or adjustable)
5) Long-nosed pliers
6) Rubber mallet
7) Standard screwdriver
8) Starter rope (or similar)
9) Adjustable pliers
10) 2-cycle oil (for lubricating cylinder)
11) Razor blade (to scrape gasket surface)
12) Ignition gapping gauge
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[@paulb9609]

Never judge a book by it's cover. When I saw a man in a clean long sleeve shirt delivering this video, I was hesitant. However my fears were allayed, as the video was EXCELLENT. It was exactly what I needed to reassemble a basket of trimmer motor parts, that an Echo dealer handed me, after denying my warranty claim.

[@jdstewart9689]

excellent video..better than my own small engine teacher in school.... (certified b/s small engine mechanic)

[@winstonclarke9221]

Wonderful video mark.

[@emilianozapata2205]

That was fast and easy 👍great job

[@mengsong7554]

Nice video. Your clip helps alot.

[@R.C.19]

What kind of pliers were you using? I had some channel locks but it wasn't getting a good grip. Thanks

[@FIXTechGuides]

These are just my adjustable pliars. That's the only description I know them by.

[@collectorbob810]

ryobi s430 piston ring replacement how do you remove the piston?

[@westcellhouse]

Excellant!!

[@floorman856]

Very good.

[@anilkumar4017]

good helpful

[@paulcumber4732]

what make a weed eater spit out gas out of the muffler

[@FIXTechGuides]

+Paul Cumber Check the vent on your fuel tank. Fuel vapors expand as they warm and if the vent is plugged it will force too much fuel into the carb and through the motor. Another thing this might be is if your fuel mixture is too rich with oil the piston will push the unburned oil out of the exhaust.