Install a Simpler Weed Trimmer Head
Updated: Jun. 30, 2017Make trimmer line replacement a breeze
Replace the trimmer head
If you’ve ever struggled to replace or pull out a string trimmer line, you’ll love this fix! The frustrating old trimmer head can be replaced with an easy-loading version (adapter required for some models). Echo Inc. (echo-usa.com) produces a universal trimmer head with a string-loading system so simple your kindergartner could figure it out. Short 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 piece.
Remove the old trimmer head as shown in Photo 1. Mounting procedures vary slightly, depending on the brand of trimmer you own, so consult the manual before attaching the new head. Photos 2 and 3 show how to mount the replacement head on machines with threaded shafts. Before mounting the new head, determine which triangular adapter piece and retaining nut fit the threaded shaft.
Required Tools for this Project
Have the necessary tools for this DIY project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.
- Socket/ratchet set
Required Materials for this Project
Avoid last-minute shopping trips by having all your materials ready ahead of time. Here’s a list.
- Replacement trimmer head and string