Hitachi 6684938 THB-260PFRB24E Starter Assembly

Perfect replacement for when the pull string failed and I was stupid and opened the internals. After multiple tries to recoil the spring, I bought this replacement.

This starter assembly is a direct replacement for post-2014 Hitachi RB24EAP blowers, with the alternative part # being 6600406. To check what year your RB24EAP was manufactured in, look at the serial number on the outside of the assembly. The 3rd digit is the year of manufacturing. So if your serial is P264023, the 6 is the year, so 2016. If your blower was made after August 2014, this is the correct assembly for your blower. If it was made before August 2014, then you need to look for part #6696572.

If you have a Hitachi blower made after Aug 2014, this is the part you need. Fixed for a friend of mine; part fitted perfectly and worked great, seems well made. See the review explaining manufacturing numbers on the unit, this was crucial in picking the correct part, as they made a running change to the starter.

Great fit and fast shipping.

Fit well worked well

Tough time getting the lower tank screw out of the housing, but the part was a quick and easy swap. Works great. Wish the item description itself was a little more clear that this part fit the RB24AEP models. Felt like I had to do some cross checking there to verify that they might could clear up faster in the item copy.

Worked on my blower

Direct fit....East to install

Complete bolt in unit

Broke my Hitachi blower on a Saturday. Ordered the part. Sunday it arrived. 5 minute install. All good!