Trimmer Repair - Replacing the Oil Seals (Echo Part # 10021242031)

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This particular oil seal is specific to Echo manufactured brands, including Echo and Shindaiwa. To find an oil seal specific to your model, visit eReplacementParts.com.

If your straight shaft trimmer is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the oil seals could solve your problem:

1) Leakage onto crankshaft
2) Leakage from crankcase
3) Oil seals worn or damaged
4) Bearings grinding
5) Bearing seizure

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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) Socket set
11) 2-cycle engine oil (for lubricating seals)
12) Razor blade (to scrape gasket surface)
13) Ignition gapping gauge

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