To remove the head of a Ryobi Expand-It weed eater, you typically need to unscrew the bump knob or cap on the head of the trimmer. Once the knob is removed, you can access the spool and remove it from the head. This allows you to detach the head from the weed eater for maintenance or replacement.
You have to take the all of the rings off the inside of the head attached to the shaft off. basically disassemble the entire existing head piece by piece on the inside of the head. Major pain in the butt, and good luck finding a head that will work. Ive tried everything from taking the gear housing and getting another gear that holds the head on to fit so I didnt have to use the crappy head troy bilt gives you. Oh well good luck, you need it.
You have to take the all of the rings off the inside of the head attached to the shaft off. basically disassemble the entire existing head piece by piece on the inside of the head. Major pain in the butt, and good luck finding a head that will work. Ive tried everything from taking the gear housing and getting another gear that holds the head on to fit so I didnt have to use the crappy head troy bilt gives you. Oh well good luck, you need it.
Hold metal portion of head and turn black middle section counter clockwise with chanelocks or pump pliers.
To remove the trimmer head on a Troy-Bilt TB2044 XP, first ensure the trimmer is turned off and unplugged. Locate the bump knob at the bottom of the trimmer head and turn it counterclockwise to unscrew it. Once it's loose, pull the trimmer head straight off the shaft. If the head is stuck, you may need to gently tap it or use a wrench to assist in loosening it.
To open the weed eater head to replace the trimmer line, first, locate the tabs on the side of the head. Press and hold these tabs while twisting the head counterclockwise to unlock it. Once unlocked, carefully remove the head to access the spool and replace the trimmer line.
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Looking between the gear box assembly (metal housing) and the top of the trimmer head, locate a u-shaped slot found on either side of the gear box assembly. If you rotate the trimmer head slowly while looking into that slot you will see a mating u-shaped cutout. Place a screwdriver, Allen wrench or anything that will prevent the internal mechanics from rotating. Now turn the trimmer head counterclockwise and it will unscrew from the gear box shaft.
To restring a Ryobi Expand-It weed eater, first remove the spool from the trimmer head. Cut a length of new trimmer line, thread it through the eyelet holes on the spool, and wind it evenly in the direction indicated on the spool. Reattach the spool to the trimmer head and trim any excess line.
You can find a replacement head for your Kobalt weed eater by checking the manufacturer's website, visiting a hardware store, or contacting customer service for assistance.
To restring a Ryobi Expand-It weed eater, first remove the spool from the trimmer head. Cut a length of new trimmer line, usually around 10 feet. Insert the line into the spool following the arrows for the correct winding direction. Secure the line in the notches on the spool and reassemble the spool onto the trimmer head.
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