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

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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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