Bulbs
Flower Basics
Flower Beds & Specialty Gardens
Flower Garden
Garden Furniture
Garden Gnomes
Garden Seeds
Garden Sheds
Garden Statues
Garden Tools & Supplies
Gardening Basics
Green & Organic
Groundcovers & Vines
Growing Annuals
Growing Basil
Growing Beans
Growing Berries
Growing Blueberries
Growing Cactus
Growing Corn
Growing Cotton
Growing Edibles
Growing Flowers
Growing Garlic
Growing Grapes
Growing Grass
Growing Herbs
Growing Jasmine
Growing Mint
Growing Mushrooms
Orchids
Growing Peanuts
Growing Perennials
Growing Plants
Growing Rosemary
Growing Roses
Growing Strawberries
Growing Sunflowers
Growing Thyme
Growing Tomatoes
Growing Tulips
Growing Vegetables
Herb Basics
Herb Garden
Indoor Growing
Landscaping Basics
Landscaping Patios
Landscaping Plants
Landscaping Shrubs
Landscaping Trees
Landscaping Walks & Pathways
Lawn Basics
Lawn Maintenance
Lawn Mowers
Lawn Ornaments
Lawn Planting
Lawn Tools
Outdoor Growing
Overall Landscape Planning
Pests, Weeds & Problems
Plant Basics
Rock Garden
Rose Garden
Shrubs
Soil
Specialty Gardens
Trees
Vegetable Garden
Yard Maintenance
How to Replace the Line Trimmer Head on a Craftsman 25cc Line Trimmer
How to Replace the Line Trimmer Head on a Craftsman 25cc Line Trimmer. The Craftsman 25cc Line Trimmer is a propane-powered garden tool sold by Sears for cutting weeds and clipping grass around the lawn and garden. The "25cc" represents the size of the propane engine in cubic centimeters. At the bottom of the tool, on the end of the shaft, the line...
The Craftsman 25cc Line Trimmer is a propane-powered garden tool sold by Sears for cutting weeds and clipping grass around the lawn and garden. The "25cc" represents the size of the propane engine in cubic centimeters. At the bottom of the tool, on the end of the shaft, the line trimmer head holds a straight cutting line that rotates at high speed. If the head becomes damaged, the line may no longer spin properly and the part must be replaced.
Things You'll Need
Screwdrivers
Wrenches
Spray lubricant
Pull the wire off the spark plug on the back of the engine for safety while you work on the trimmer.
Remove the cutting attachment shield that covers the spinning line at the bottom of the tool by extracting the two screws that hold the shield to the shaft. The screws are installed in a bracket that holds the shield on the opposite side. Save these parts for reattachment.
Twist the nut on the end of the shaft clockwise just above the line trimmer head, using a wrench. Although nuts typically twist off counterclockwise, the direction is different on a weed trimmer because the head rotates clockwise when the tool is in use. The nut's reverse threading prevents the head from flying off the line trimmer during operation.
Slide the nut back on the shaft and pull the trimmer head straight off.
Line up the new trimmer head with the shaft and push on it, sliding the nut over the threads. Tighten the new head to the shaft using a wrench.
Reconnect the cutting attachment shield to the shaft using the bracket and the two screws you previously removed.
Reattach the wire to the spark plug on the back of the engine.
