How To Install Trimmer Head

Install a Simpler Weed Trimmer Head

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022

Make trimmer line replacement a breeze

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Changing weed trimmer line can be a frustrating experience, but there'south an easier way. Instead of struggling with big, tangled spools, just lock short lengths into a special replacement head.

Replace the trimmer caput

Photo 1: Remove trimmer caput

Remove the spool of line from the trimmer housing. The near common method is to button in, twist and pull off the spool. If your trimmer head differs, follow the manufacturer'due south instructions to remove the quondam caput. The head is attached to the trimmer with a retaining nut or bolt. Ratchet it free and pull it off (some nuts and bolts will be contrary-threaded).

Photograph 2: Slide on the new head

Slip the big fender washer over the threaded shaft and the new trimmer head over the washer. Slide the triangular adapter piece onto the shaft and marshal with the triangular recess in the trimmer head.

Photo three: Spike the head

Slide the small fender washer over the triangular adapter slice, attach the retaining nut and tighten it securely.

If you've ever struggled to supersede or pull out a string trimmer line, y'all'll love this fix! The frustrating onetime trimmer caput can be replaced with an piece of cake-loading version (adapter required for some models). Repeat Inc. (echo-usa.com) produces a universal trimmer head with a string-loading organization so simple your kindergartner could figure it out. Brusk pieces of string line are pushed into the trimmer head, and a locking system catches the line like a fish on a hook. To change the line, simply pull it through the cutter head and push in a new slice.

Remove the old trimmer head as shown in Photo i. Mounting procedures vary slightly, depending on the brand of trimmer you own, so consult the transmission before attaching the new caput. Photos 2 and 3 show how to mountain the replacement head on machines with threaded shafts. Earlier mounting the new caput, determine which triangular adapter piece and retaining nut fit the threaded shaft.