Troy bilt weed eater string replacement.

In this video, I go over two ways to replace the string in a troy-bilt weed eater

[@crazybeccarf4222]

Thanks again. I watch your video every year at the beginning of spring. I truly appreciate the quick and easy explanation.

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Good to hear, thanks.

[@JB-ym2yy]

Thanks for your patience to show us the easy way AND the hard way when all else fails. Very clearly demonstrated!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome. glad it helped

[@outeroom]

Thank you! I have this video bookmarked in favorites and pull it up every spring. It saves me lots of frustration!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You're welcome. I am glad the video helps

[@abbidinges2757]

Thank you you seem to be the only one with a real weed eater

[@KyleWilson]

DUDE! This worked on my model Troy Built (5755ss)! You saved me about an hour of work, taking it apart, cursing, ect. Thanks so much for making this!!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome. glad it helped

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

You can also wind the line on the spool while it's off the head. That's what the notches are for on the spool. That's the way I've done it for years. But your way ,(adding line w/out removing the spool) seems to be the correct and so much more easy way! Btw , I have my late dad's troy built TB75SS. It's around 20 years old and the only problem we ever had with it was I had to rebuild the carburetor 10 years ago! But today I'm replacing the factory trimmer head with a universal unit and that's how I found your video. Thanks for putting that out and if you know how to remove the head, please reply. 🙏

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

I have never removed the whole trimmer head so I can't say how to do it. I will say that it sounds like you have a good weed-eater there ( but you will need to change out the fuel lines before they just fall apart from dry-rot.... I have a video on that as well

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

@@fromcarstocomputers7261 I put the universal trimmer head on without taking the factory head off, just the spool. The head isn't removable on my trimmer! I haven't tried it on weeds yet but it seems to be ok on the bench. You're right, I checked the fuel lines and they need to be replaced ASAP! I do small engines as a hobby/necessity and people that know me are always bringing something around for me to fool with. I get stumped every now and again,lol. I'm no mechanic,but I love getting things running right. I'll check out your other videos for sure. At 57 as of yesterday, I'm always learning something new! Thanks for the advice!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

@@Daddyrabbit_2 Ok I misunderstood what you were asking. Yes I in fact I have one of those blades for my trimmer but have never installed it ( had it for years now ) as for the new fuel lines I just purchased a universal line kit from home depot that had about 4 different sizes in it and then found the ones that worked. Yes, never too old to learn, but sometimes I feel like I am now forgetting faster than I am learning. and by the way...Happy Birthday

[@jackswink759]

You,are excellent at showing the details. Thanks much!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You're welcome

[@beauhatman4395]

Nice how-to. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and demonstrate the string head reloading. Someone gave me one of these trimmers and I had no idea how to go about it. Your step by step made it a breeze! Thanks again.

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You're welcome. glad it helped

[@amariespadea8691]

THANK YOU! This video was a weed saver for my household!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Your Welcome

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I didn't know how to install the line until last night, for years I used a blade attachment because of string issues. Glad that you posted this video. I bought a speedfeed last night with the intentions of replacing the factory trimmer head. I hope the string comes out correctly today, using the factory trimmer head.

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Thanks. If you have not opened the trimmer head then maybe you could get your money back.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@fromcarstocomputers7261 I did open the box. Now after stringing the spool, twice the string unraveled out. I was using square .095 string so maybe I need round string, new spool or new springs inside the spool housing. I pushing towards trying to replacing the complete spool housing with the speed feed 400 but so far I can't find a tool that will stop the shaft from moving. I plan on calling Speedfeed to see if anybody has experienced issues with the troybilt tb475ss. Thanks for your suggestion. I have a lot to learn. Just like my diesel tractor repair projects.

[@ibrahimba4556]

You made my day. I used to spend at least 15 to 30 minutes to get it done. Thank you

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome. I am glad it helped.

[@susanshackelford3933]

Thank you so much for making this instructional video. I bought this trimmer from somebody, and I could not for the life of me, figure out how to string the trimmer line. Troy-Bilt does not have the owner's manual for my model on their website anymore. My model is a TB475SS. 😃 👏👏👏

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Thanks. I am glad the video helped.

[@billymartyn5573]

wow I have had this trimmer for years and didn’t know it had auto wine feature. Thanks! I bought it used so I didn’t get a book

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You're welcome, glad it helped

[@jestersforge4842]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you very much

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Glad it helped

[@drum2drum3]

This is Exactly the Weed Wacker I have. I tried winding by hand, arghhhhh...This works perfect- THANK YOU MUCH!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Thanks, I am glad the video helped.

[@MarkLipka]

THANKS SO MUCH! You made it so easy! 😊

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You're welcome!

[@cronaon317]

Thank you so much for this video, very helpful

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kari-qs6ms]

Thank you. To helped. I was so lost. Lol

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Thanks. I am glad it helped

[@jbctboncal3920]

Thank you, thank you. Was going crazy trying to figure it out.

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome

[@fletcherbecker9043]

Dude u just helped me so much

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

glad it helped

[@bigca27]

Thank you it helped me alot

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

glad it helped.

[@etarrabe]

Thank you sir. Well done

[@nathanlanham5239]

Well that was easy!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome

[@sergiopolanco5126]

Thank you

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome

[@stephenkeener3155]

I wish I could find all the replacement parts for the yellow Troy-Bilt bump head.

[@yakimite21]

Thank you! Just as you said

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome

[@matthewgeorge2496]

Really helpful video. I however found that part of my trimmer head was broken so I got to buy a replacement. I have that identical trimmer head. Do you know the model or part number for it?

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

If you had of asked my yesterday before I did a restore on my Phone then I could have used a photo stored in my phone to get the model number. But I do not have that photo now and the label with the model number has torn off the weed eater all I can read is the TB5 part but you could try this number TB575SS

[@VASYL198]

Настоящий мужык! Все по делу, без пиздежа!

[@johnle231]

I got one side of string stuck all way in there. Can this type be opened? Can’t get strung out

[@johnle231]

Oh nvm. Watched more into the video

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

2:43 remove bolt then pry one both side with two Flathead screwdrivers

[@johnle231]

@@fromcarstocomputers7261 You know that black thing you twisted off first. Yours is protruding outwards enough where you can grip it with pliers. Mines is pushed in where I can’t grip it. Any ideas?

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

@@johnle231 Use the same screwdrivers on that part to work it out. but your must have a broke spring ( or worse ) up inside for it to not go back out ( unless something got jammed up inside is causing it to stick ) I will make a video of some ideas for you to use and post the link here later today

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Ok here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ25fGRpadB4f7M

[@timspur7203]

what do you do when the black knob wont unscrew?i cant find a way to keep the head from moving to unscrew it and line wont go though the holes...i hate weedeaters

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Use a set of pipe wrench or channellocks large enough to go over the outside part that still moves and then use a pipe wrench like in the video to hold the inner part. be careful not to crush the outer part while doing this

[@timspur7203]

@@fromcarstocomputers7261 yeah i was thinking i,d put it in my vice at my other house try hold it..thanks

[@timspur7203]

i cant complain too much i found it in the trash runs perfect if i can get line back in it

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

@@timspur7203 Yes I thought about saying 'put it in a vice' but then I thought well lots of people don't have a vice or a place to mount one...plus to put it in a vice some people might flip the weed-eater upside down to use the vice and that could lead to oil getting into their engine head on the weed eater and causing problem, or the fuel leaking out. but yes as long as the vice is large enough then ...put it to use.

[@timspur7203]

@@fromcarstocomputers7261 this one you can remove the shaft easy

[@RonRoy97]

Thank you! Definitely helped

[@cronaon317]

Thank you so much for this video, very helpful

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

Your welcome

[@esullivan70]

Thank you

[@fromcarstocomputers7261]

You are welcome