Trouble installing new trimmer head

Modified on Tue, Nov 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM

It’s possible that a piece of the old trimmer head is still attached. If the output shaft is threaded, then transitions to round with a square peg at the bottom (near the gear case), that section belongs to the old trimmer head and must be removed before installing a new one. Removal steps are outlined below. 




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