To change the head on a 25cc Craftsman weedeater, first ensure the trimmer is off and disconnected from the power source. Remove the old head by turning it counterclockwise; you may need to hold the shaft with a wrench to prevent it from spinning. Align the new head with the drive shaft, push it on, and turn it clockwise until secure. Finally, check that the head is properly attached before using the weedeater.
To change the head on a Stihl weedeater, first ensure the trimmer is turned off and disconnect the spark plug for safety. Use a wrench to remove the old cutting head by turning it counterclockwise. Align the new head with the spool, threading the line as per the manufacturer's instructions, and secure it in place by tightening it clockwise. Finally, reconnect the spark plug and you're ready to go.
stick a flat head screw driver in the slot above head and turn counter clock wise.
sthilweedeaterhead number f5556
"i think its about 1 horsepower but it could depend on aplication." 25cc engines can range anywhere from 1-8hp depending on the carb, exhaust, head, piston, etc
To replace the head on a Husqvarna weedeater, first, ensure the engine is off and remove the spark plug wire for safety. Use a wrench to hold the spindle in place while unscrewing the old head by turning it counterclockwise. Align the new head with the spindle and screw it on clockwise until secure. Finally, reattach the spark plug wire and test the weedeater.
The manual can be found at the link below.
remove head pull shaft out
There's either a steel or flexible shaft inside the tube between the engine and the head. That shaft is broken. Or if it's solid, it rusted inside the head
To respool line on a Craftsman 17" 25cc weedwacker, first, unplug the spark plug for safety. Remove the spool from the trimmer head by pressing the tabs and pulling it out. Wind the new line onto the spool in the direction indicated, leaving a few inches free at each end. Finally, reinsert the spool into the head, ensuring the line is properly threaded through the eyelets, and reattach the trimmer head.
To replace the line on a Stihl KM56RC Weedeater, first, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug for safety. Remove the cutting head by unscrewing the knob at the bottom. Take off the spool and unwind any old line, then cut a new line to the desired length (typically 10-12 feet). Thread the new line through the spool holes, wind it tightly in the direction indicated, and reassemble the cutting head before reattaching it to the Weedeater.
prie the blocker for the release line rate off, then just unscrew the bolt
On most of them you hold the top part with one hand and turn the bummer/spool clockwise (looking from the top)and pull it straight down/outward