Pole Pruner String Trimmer Replace Throttle Cable #545199301

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Description

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the throttle cable on a Poulan Pro pole pruner with string trimmer attachment. The most common reason for replacing the throttle cable is when the pole pruner/string trimmer engine doesn’t rev up when the throttle trigger is pulled.

All of the information for this throttle cable replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Poulan Pro, Poulan, Craftsman

Tools used: Torx head screwdriver, nut driver, socket, needle-nose pliers, flathead screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

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Before you replace the throttle cable on your string trimmer and pruner first make sure the engine has cooled.

Next, remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.

Now remove the locking screw to release the handle from the engine housing.

Remove the remaining handle screws.

Use a flathead screwdriver to help separate the two halves of the handle.

Note the orientation of the spring then detach the spring to release the throttle control.

If still intact, release the throttle cable from the control.

Now rotate the knob to release the filter cover and remove the air filter.

Next, remove the nuts and screw securing the filter housing.

Lift the housing up and use a 5/16th inch socket to help detach the throttle cable retainer from the filter housing.

Detach the “z”-end of the cable from the carburetor throttle.

You’re now ready to install the new throttle cable.

Insert the “z”-end into position on the carburetor throttle.

Snap the cable retainer into the filter housing.

Realign the housing on the mounting bolts and replace the nuts and screw to secure.

Reposition the air filter.

Realign the filter cover and rotate the knob to secure.

Insert the new throttle cable into the slot on the control.

Insert the spring into the control and align the assembly on the mounting pin on the handle.

Make sure the throttle control is fully seated on the pin and align both the switch wire and throttle cable in the groove in the handle.

Reassemble the two halves of the handle and replace the screws to secure.

Align the handle with the engine housing and replace the locking screw to secure

Confirm that the throttle cable works properly and reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug.