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Echo trimmer head removal

18 years ago

I purchased one of the Echo 'quick change' trimmer heads (or whatever they're called), and am trying to install it. For the life of me, I can't get the original head off. Is there a trick I'm missing, or do I just need more elbow grease? I'm simply trying to remove the plastic nut. (at least I think that's all I need to do)

I'm feeling stupid right now to say the least. :)

I have the 210 that's about 2 years old.

TIA!

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Comments (3)

lawnmowerdan
18 years ago
stick with the orig head-you will be better off
nevada_walrus
18 years ago
There's a hole in the collar just above the head. Stick a smaller allen wrench in the hole and turn the head until it drops in further. This locks the shaft so the entire head is unscrewed. I think the 210 is a straight shaft, threads to unscrew head are reversed.
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drwagz1979_yahoo_com
15 years ago
i have an echo gt 2000 trimmer. trying to install a new rapid loader head and can not get the original head off. it looks like an allen wrench above the collar and turn, but i'm not getting anywhere with it. any suggestions? can't find an online manual for this dinosaur...

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