I need to replace Troy-bilt trimmer head. However, I couldn't figure out how to remove the outer cup of the trimmer head. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
There is a round, rotary black part between the metal piece to which the cutting head attaches and the outer plastic seat of the cutting head. There are two square slots, each about a quarter inch wide, on opposites sides of the black piece. Slide an Allen wrench or something similar firmly into the slot. Holding the Allen wrench in a stable position, turn the outer plastic ring of the cutting head (it has scalloped edges that can be gripped firmly) counter clockwise to unscrew the cutting head from the bolt on which it is mounted. Be careful with the tool (e.g. Allen wrench) used to hold the black piece steady, as it is plastic and could be damaged by the edge of the tool.
Holy cow this saved my neck. I could not for the life of me figure out where the "break" was between the head and the shaft. Thanks so much.
You are a lifesaver. I was on the verge of insanity until I read your solution. I could not figure out how that thing came off. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Forget everything that was said above, let me tell you it can be replace. Cut away all the plastic Bump Head Assembly and you will see the nut on the shalt.. If you want to replaced with genuine parts check out this web sitehttp://www.mtdparts.com/
The bolt that goes into the shaft is stripped and I can't remove it. Any ideas?
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I bolt going into the shaft is stripped and I can't remove the head. Any ideas?
Pull the black plastic knob (bump head cover) off with the end of a hammer or a large screwdriver. That'll expose the bolt. Then hit the bolt head-on with a hammer. That worked for me. The bolt loosened and I could take it off with my hands. I think the bolt gets jammed sometimes.
Pull the black plastic knob (bump head cover) off with the end of a hammer or a large screwdriver. That'll expose the bolt. Then hit the bolt head-on with a hammer. That worked for me. The bolt loosened and I could take it off with my hands. I think the bolt gets jammed sometimes.
Oh my gosh- I have been working on this for over an hour- I should have just hit it with a hammer in the first place! I was so frustrated as it is, that was my first instinct to hit the dang thing! Lol! Thank you, hit it with a hammer and unscrewed it with my hand and it fell off!
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There should be a rounded cap at the bottom of the spool where the string is. Just unscrew it counter clockwise. It should come right off.
Jim
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