I've had relatively little trouble out of my BC490 in the past four years, aside from those metal eyes on the head. On the replacement, I'm JB-Welding some reinforcement to where they attach to the lower cover. It really does cripple the weed trimmer when you lose them, and it doesn't take long.
That's the only problem I have had as well in 4 years. I bought a replacement head off ebay last year and it has been fantastic. Much easier to spool up and the eyes don't fall out.
I've had relatively little trouble out of my BC490 in the past four years, aside from those metal eyes on the head. On the replacement, I'm JB-Welding some reinforcement to where they attach to the lower cover.
It really does cripple the weed trimmer when you lose them, and it doesn't take long.
That's the only problem I have had as well in 4 years. I bought a replacement head off ebay last year and it has been fantastic. Much easier to spool up and the eyes don't fall out.
Thanks, buddy. Helpful for fellas like me that aren't super handy!
Glad it helped you!
Thank you for sharing. I was trying to figure out how to remove the cutting head from my Cub Cadet SS470 trimmer and now I know how.
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Thanks very helpful
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Thanks for the video. Must be a common thing. I have the same model and after 2 years usage the eyes came out.
You are welcome. The eyes are already getting loose in the new one I installed last season.
You neglected to mention it’s a left handed thread.
So you turn it counter clockwise to get on and clockwise to get it off?
Yes.
Very helpful thanks.
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Thank you so much. !!
You are welcome! Glad it helped.
Thank You!!
You're welcome!
How to replace a trimmer head on a Cub Cadet Trimmer