Homelite Blower Vacuum Pull Starter Spring Repair - Cord won't retract - Disassembly

Homelite Leaf Blower Vacuum UT26HBV pull starter won't retract / recoil. Learn how to repair and take apart this Homelite 26cc, 2 cycle, gas powered leaf blower vac model UT26HBV step by step to replace pull starter pulley, spring recoil, or fan impeller. Includes disassembly through reassembly. If starter pull cord won't retract, this simple spring repair will fix it and you'll also learn how to remove the engine. #homelite #leafblower #homedepot

Points in the video:
00:00 Intro
0:30 Disassembling - Removing the Engine Cover
2:33 How to remove and replace the Fan / Impeller
3:55 Detaching and Separating Engine
4:18 Removing Throttle Cable
4:40 Detaching Wires
6:10 Removing Starter Pulley and Spring Container for Replacement
7:26 Cord length and replacement information
8:02 Repairing a bent spring and Spring Container part #
8:31 Recoiling a Spring the easy way:
10:22 Assembly Reassembling - Replacing Spring and Pulley
12:55 Adjusting Recoil and Spring Tension
14:03 Tying on the Handle
14:34 Attaching Motor and Electrical
16:06 Reconnecting the Throttle Cable
16:29 Reattaching the Fan / Impeller

Use this video to replace or repair the fan blade (impeller), pull starter / starter pulley, starter cord, and spring container. You'll also learn how to remove the engine for repair.

Check out this video by DoItYourSelfers on how to replace the pull cord string. It's a different model of Homelite, but concept is the same. Cord replacement starts at 3:00:    • Homelite Leaf Blower Starter Pull Cor...  

If you'd like to know how to assemble the parts for blowing and vacuuming, check out Bearwolf's helpful video:    • Homelite 2 Cycle Gas Blower/Vac  

To repair Homelite models HB 180V and HB 290 , refer to DoItYourSelfers video:
   • Homelite Leaf Blower Starter Pull Cor...  

Always check manufacturer's website for exact product parts and specifications.

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