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gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

(OP)
I have a petrol driven (20cc motor) Grass cutting Edger on which the Gear Box/Clutch is not working. The unit has hardly been used and since to replace with a new would cost about 1/2 the value of a brand new Edge Cutter I am wondering if someone has details on how this gearbox part is made up, (must be a common design for most of these "Gear Driven Edgers") and whether it can be disassembled, simply repaired etc.?

RE: gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

You have not mentioned the model number
or Manufacturere.  You must have received
a replacement parts manual and instructions
with it.

RE: gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

(OP)
I would rather not mention the brand, but is a very common domestic type. probably used less then 10 hours of edge cutting.
I believe the gear box is a "sealed unit" replaced when "failed".
I did not receive a maintenance manual. The gear box probably costs $5 to make and sells for $100. The whole unit sells for $300-$400. Do they work with gears, springs bearings?. I think most of these clutch/gear boxes are basically the same design.

RE: gear box on grass cutting edger-how does it work?

If you bought this new and only have 10 hours on it then take it back!  Warranty should cover this.

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