How to Replace the Drive Shaft on a String Trimmer
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The flexible drive shaft on your string trimmer is a part that will wear out over time. In this video, Mark shows you how to replace a worn or broken drive shaft. We used an Echo GT-225 string trimmer for this repair, but the steps will be similar for most trimmers.
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YaaY!!!! Thank you sooo much!!!! I saved about $70 in repairs. I purchased the cable from ereplacements for about $17. Other small engine stores and Ace said the cable would cost $30+. Turns out I didn't need the cable because mine had just dislodged from its housing. I'm back in business again!!! Thanks again for sharing and empowering me with your knowkedge!
Jennifer, you ROCK! You pinpointed the trouble with mine exactly, just had to re-seat the shaft like Mark shows in the video. Back to the joys of yard work!
I work for Sears Lawn and Garden Technical phone help and I just wanted to say thank you for facilitating my ongoing learning process that is not afforded me at work. We get a few weeks training and a few weeks on the phone training on then we are expected to trouble shoot and tell people how to repair their L&G equipment like a pro. Thanks to videos like these Sears customers have at least one fairly learned advocate for them when all goes wrong. Keep up the good work!
Sonya Centeno Thank you for the positive review, Sonya!
I love those videos which take the mystery out of repair jobs like this. Saves a lot of people like me being " fleeced" by unscrupulous mechanics.
I do appreciate you taking the time to create and post this helpful video, and it did help me somewhat. However, you make no mention of what to do in the event the trimmer head brass pulley drops down from the encasing shaft, allowing the internal drive shaft to disengage from the pulley head. I found no information on this particular problem (which is why I started searching) so, I merely used a cold chisel to crimp the encasing shaft around the bass pulley head, after cleaning the nut piece attached to the bass pulley head, and sliding the brass pulley head into the encasing shaft. It works! Now comes the test of time. Again, thank you. SeniorSurveyor
your videos are always clear and direct. Thanks for the help!
Thanks Mark for the video explaining how to replace the drive shaft on a string trimmer.
It answered several questions I had about this repair.
John Fritz Glad I could help!
I have a Gt225 as well. When you lubricate the shaft every 3 months or 90 hours, the manual indicates that this operation is performed by removing the cutter head and removing the shaft that way. The shaft comes completely out of the machine. You can replace it that way as well. The manual calls for Power BlendX grease, part number 91014' or any lithium based grease.
worked like a charm! I did have to remove the shaft head because the cable wouldn't slide in as easy as you showed but all in all it worked perfectly!
Hi, love your easy step by step tutorials, please make a video on greasing the gear case on a string trimmer. thanks
I should of added, my trimmer is a Weed Eater FeatherLite. I have had it since 2003. Carb rebuilt twice, gas lines replaced twice. Still works well, used only around my home.
Thanks for the video that you posted. It gives me an idea on how to repair my drive shaft string trimmer. Good work.
this vid was awesome bro! thanks! hopefully this is all mine needs. i was using it and the engine would run and the thing would turn slightly but not to its normal RPMs at the line end. thanks again.
Many trimmer manufactures offer their own grease for this repair so check your owners manual first. If not, a general purpose chassis grease or wheel & bearing grease seems to work fine.
Thanks for watching,
-Mark
appreciated the helpfulness of your video. I have a question . Can I replace a curved shaft on an Echo GT-225 with a straight shaft without causing myself any problems?
you made that look so easy, thanks
very good instructions and video.thanks
Thanks, Gregg! Glad we could help!
Hi Mark, great video and thanks for taking the time to make it. We are trying to repair a stihl FS45 trimmer. The head nut housing is damaged and we cannot remove the nut from the spindle as both keep turning. My husband is worried we will damage the spindle and so render the whole lot useless. Any advice on how to get the nut off please?
10/10 for clarity, thank you.
Thanks I had no idea its all trial and error to get the drive shaft in place! I had a fear I had to take apart the carburettor as well!
this is great!
I never knew it was this easy!
Thank you!!! Extremely helpful and informative.
What kind of grease do you use? Great vid
You should make a vid on how to replace the bearings on an Echo weed eater. I have an Echo srm260. And the guys at the shop said they had to replace them. How does one know when your bearings are going out on your trimmer??
I can see how you removed the shaft assembly from the motor: question, when you replace the shaft assembly back into the motor, is there a particular manner to reinstall the shaft assembly.
nice way to do important things. good job easy top learn
You will need to remove the tube end on near the trimmer head if possible. If the end is not removable then you will likely need to replace both the cable and the shaft.
Good luck with your repair,
-Mark
Great video,very well done!
I had to get my buddy a new machine. He couldn't get the darn thing open. Thank you!
What are some of the reasons that a string trimmer's head stops spinning, although, it starts and runs?
Good job, Thank for the information
WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW HOW TO PUT THE STRING TRIMMER PART BACK ON TO THE DRIVESHAFT
Hi !! when you have to replace the drive shaft and what type of grease we can use (srm 266 T) thank you .
great job
would you know why my pull robe wouldn't retract back to it's original position
very usefull tutor for me as neubi..thanks
I don't use curve shafts but on straight shafts isn't it easier just to loosen the 2 hex bolts at gear case assembly instead of taking the power head off? Just asking
Very helpful
great video!
thank you! you saved me a bunch!
Will the drive shaft require regular greasing, if so, how?
Good video thanks
The motor on my strimmer is loose from the shaft and the tool vibrates very badly when in use, the screws are both tight. Any ideas.
what if the shaft broke off at the bottom .Do you take the bottom off to take out the broken piece that is still in there
Is there a way to shorten the flexible drive shaft?
got a question could i bolt the echo power head onto an old ppt230 that the motor has a scored piston? its on sale right now and a short block is close to the same price.... im pretty sure the original motor was 23cc and this is 21 but i wont be trying to kill it....thought this way you get new gas tank coil etc just bolt it on.... great video ... look forward to a reply...
My Echo GT-225 seems to spit out quite a bit of oil while using, is there a seal or gasket that's bad??? Is there a video on how to fix??
What about the bearing that is pressed in the other side of the shaft, where can i get one of them?
Hi, when replacing old gear or bearing grease from a petrol string trimmer gear case/gearbox, how much (ml) of grease would you recon to pump in the gear case?
I have to replace the flex shaft coupler on an Echo power pruner (pole saw) ppt-266h, is it pretty much the same as doing this?
what grease did you use on the new drive cable?
Could someone tell me please. exactly the correct length of the drive cable for a PP135? And possibly a picture of the correct one?
I had mine apart and stored until I moved but can not find the shaft. Someone gave me one saying that they basically were all the same but it appears this one is too short.
I'd prefer not to start whacking the tube itself if I don't have to so I wish to make sure of the length and the part the shaft itself slides into and then fit into the tube,
Thank you,
John
Question: I have a GT-255, just like the one you repaired. However, the shaft will not fit back into the engine housing as yours did. There's about an inch between the motor housing and the black line/black triangles, which on your machine are flush with the engine housing. How do I get the shaft back in where it belongs? Thanks.
Hi Mark, what's the new spring part number for that specific machine in your video?
can a echo pas-225 shaft be replaced with a echo pe-225 shaft
mines broken at the bottom, i took the engine loose from the shaft housing and the whole drive shaft came out from the break UP. i do not see how to get the shaft wire off the Centrifugal clutch or how to get the piece off the other end. doesn't come out like you just pulled that off, it;s stuck right in the Centrifugal clutch housing.
Hi, how would I fix the part where the thread spool goes? My machine is no longer turning/moving /cutting. It has a brand new string. It's a black and decker weed whacker. Thank you so much.
+Gema Ffs I guess I'll need to get the model number from your black and decker trimmer. I've looked a few different models up but the vary a lot in design.
Thanks Mark! Quick question though. What do you call the ignition wire connectors that you separated? I am was assembling a new trimmer for my mum and found that one of the connectors was missing. Just need correct name to ensure I order correct one. Thanks again.
+Marty Kelly (Makaveli) The male end is the Terminal and the female is just called the Female Connector. These are available at most any Hardware or Automotive parts store.
which way does the drive shaft go ? if i put it in the wrong way it will get damaged easy
Cheers
Macca
+Gordon Paterson Most shafts are squared at either end. Either way works fine for these. Some models have shaft with either a washer or bulb piece affixed to the cable. The washer will go to the end with the head.
i am having a hard time finding the driveshaft part for my trimmer. Its a homelite UT22600 doesnt appear to be on your site or I am missing it. Any advice?
Are these parts inter changeable? I have 2 timers, one the engine is dead the other just needs a new drive shaft cable. they are different brands. One is a homelite, the other a troybilt.
Parts are not often interchangeable between manufacturers but it does happen from time to time. Plug the model numbers for both trimmers on line and see if the part numbers are the same for both trimmers.
All well and good until you discover the retailer/manufacturer rounded off the screw slots so you can't undo them! It's called making you buy a new one. However, there's a way around that, use grips or saw a slot in the screw head for a flat head to fit. If the shaft came loose and moved during operation over the years there's good chance you won't need a new drive shaft, just some adjustment and initiative.
If the original shaft is broken, how do you remove the bottom piece?
Same way either end (it hasn't shrunk ..... it's broken ) LOL.......
Apparently not the first shaft Mark has greased before insertion !
How to check if the shaft is broken? What is its main function?
Hi Josue, when you have the trimmer on and the trimmer head is not rotating, then you have a broken shaft.
Hello. I would like to know the dimensions of oil seal crankshaft or where can I find this information. Thanks in advance. (I am asking as of now trimmer is nor right next to me(another city) but i need to buy spare part.
+Julia Sok I'm not sure which Seal you need the dimensions of. What model number are you looking to fix or if you have a part number I am happy to see what I can find.
Oh yes, sorry. It's Homelite F2020 and even on their official website it is not mentioned. Here's link on the snapshot I made what part I mean tinypic.com/r/1futdd/9 Thanks a lot again.
+eReplacementParts.com It's an oil seal of crankshaft
eReplacementParts is the s#%t! Great vid which saved me cash and downtime.
how to remove the head from the GT225
How to change a fs 38 trimmer drive shaft
Hello, the model number FS38 is manufactured by Stihl. We cannot obtain Stihl parts or make any videos on them.
thats what you get with a curved shaft weedeater, them things are not worth a shit, straight shaft weedeaters are the only kind to buy
If you're replacing the shaft it means its broke you didn't show how to get the broken part out duh
It is broke it hasn't shrunk (long nose pliers still gets it out every time ) both ends
DUH... lol.......
Mine on a GT echo 1100 was sheared off about 4" up from the spinning head. I had to remove the head. That's actually how I foind out the drive shaft was broken. I was taking apart the spinning head to see if there was some reason down there why it wasn't spinning- possible jam of weeds, or some foreign material. When I got the head off, 4 inches of drive shaft fell out. Its all back together now waiting for the new drive shaft to put in.
BTW, thanks for the video, very helpful with the addition of the step by step instructions under "Description" in your parts detail for drive shaft part C506000030