Lawns - Weed Eater model XT 110 - Change string.
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reddingbob
09-05-09, 08:13 PM
I can't seem to get the cap off the spool so I can replace the string on my XT110 Weed Eater. Help! Thanks!
spdavid
09-06-09, 08:17 AM
From Poulan's web site:
How do I change the trimmer line?
There are four ways to change trimmer line depending upon the style of trimmer head on your unit.
The first style has a locking tab on the side of the trimmer head that must be depressed while the lock ring is turned counter-clockwise. This will remove the cover and give access to the spool which can then be pulled out, rewound with the line (winding in the direction of the arrows on the spool), and re-installed.
The second style requires lining up the marks on the bottom of the spool tap/button assembly and firmly pulling straight out on the tap button. This pulls the spool assembly out so it can be re-wound and inserted back into the hub assembly.
The third style requires pushing in and down on the two locking tabs on the side of the trimmer head. This will remove the cover and give you access to the spool.
The fourth style of trimmer head is the Centrex.Remove the cap on the bottom of the head by unscrewing it. Remove the guide ring and remove the spool from the unit.Cut a length of 30ft of line and insert one end into the center cavity of the empty spool. Feed the line into the spool, leaving 4-6 inches unwound from the center of the spool. Reinstall the spool, guide and cap, making sure the notch in the guide is facing away from the spool and the line is in the notch. Cutting line or pre-wound spools are available at most retailers that sell Weed Eater product.
How do I change the trimmer line?
There are four ways to change trimmer line depending upon the style of trimmer head on your unit.
The first style has a locking tab on the side of the trimmer head that must be depressed while the lock ring is turned counter-clockwise. This will remove the cover and give access to the spool which can then be pulled out, rewound with the line (winding in the direction of the arrows on the spool), and re-installed.
The second style requires lining up the marks on the bottom of the spool tap/button assembly and firmly pulling straight out on the tap button. This pulls the spool assembly out so it can be re-wound and inserted back into the hub assembly.
The third style requires pushing in and down on the two locking tabs on the side of the trimmer head. This will remove the cover and give you access to the spool.
The fourth style of trimmer head is the Centrex.Remove the cap on the bottom of the head by unscrewing it. Remove the guide ring and remove the spool from the unit.Cut a length of 30ft of line and insert one end into the center cavity of the empty spool. Feed the line into the spool, leaving 4-6 inches unwound from the center of the spool. Reinstall the spool, guide and cap, making sure the notch in the guide is facing away from the spool and the line is in the notch. Cutting line or pre-wound spools are available at most retailers that sell Weed Eater product.