Easiest Way To Refill A Stihl AutoCut C5-2 Trimmer Linehead

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  4 года назад +15

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  • @BeauSkowron
    @BeauSkowron 2 года назад +26

    I only do this once or twice a year and still watch this video every time- what a legend Steve is

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  2 года назад +3

      Right on buddy! Thank You...

    • @MikeOrazzi
      @MikeOrazzi 5 месяцев назад

      @@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Yes, this seems like the best way. Thanks Steve.

  • @KenKuninmusic
    @KenKuninmusic 6 лет назад +106

    If you think this is the single best video ever on loading a whipper snipper, hit the like button. This method saved me from smashing my FS45 into dust.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  6 лет назад +1

      LOL. Right on Ken...

    • @stephenbarrett7438
      @stephenbarrett7438 5 лет назад +2

      Agreed! Thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @Crushin_Libs
      @Crushin_Libs 5 лет назад +2

      I cursed mine and went onto the beer. Then found this video, then, unfortunately, had to go back to work. lol

    • @jetnliz
      @jetnliz 5 лет назад +3

      Brilliant. I was about to head off to the Stihl shop and get them to reload the line when I discovered this you tube vid. It works exactly as described. I no longer need to dread running out of line.

    • @valleygirl670
      @valleygirl670 3 года назад +3

      well, a couple words. You saved me a trip to the store and the dealer because i was about to go buy a new model head for mine. I tried your technique and it literally took me 30 seconds. I have spent hours of frustration trying to do this (3 years) and dreaded each time i had to change the trim wire. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @devonmusika2142
    @devonmusika2142 3 года назад +19

    Steve I've had a Stihl FS40 for 5 years with this line head and I had no idea that it was this easy to reload. I was taking it apart to reload it this whole time and making things much more difficult for myself than it needed to be. Thanks for this tip!

  • @1948osborne
    @1948osborne 2 года назад +2

    I,m the wife of Derek... thanks for the great vids they make my life so much easier xx just mended my eater and put new line in it ... now if you can just get my hubby to do the job lol!!!

  • @BrighteyezVision
    @BrighteyezVision 4 года назад +8

    My dad recently passed away this year, he was the one who would usually show me stuff like this so it’s nice to know to, I’m use to the older style machines so this was very helpful. Thank you.

  • @SharonTallon
    @SharonTallon Год назад +4

    This worked beautifully with my Stihl grass trimmer. It was quick & easy. The owner's manual instructions were okay, but his explanation was much better.

  • @heidifernandez2525
    @heidifernandez2525 4 года назад +18

    These instructions are so clear this 62 year old lady was able to follow them. Thanks!

  • @Eric-lh8iy
    @Eric-lh8iy 5 лет назад +43

    Dude you saved my weed wacker from being rage destroyed with this video! also you were 100x more helpful then the company was

  • @paulthomas1017
    @paulthomas1017 11 месяцев назад +5

    I'd have been a month of Sundays trying to figure out how that head went back together Steve - once again many thanks mate you're awesome

  • @efrownfelter
    @efrownfelter 4 года назад +4

    Based on Stihl's wordless pictogram instructions, I never knew how to rethread the trimmer until I saw this trimmer. Thank you! I had thrown away and replaced two heads because I thought they'd gone bad, but it turns out they died in vain, innocent victims of Stihl's inadequate pictograms and my misunderstanding thereof.
    One trick is that you have to make sure the ends of the string have firmly lodged in the small holes on the spool for that purpose, which is the resistance Steve mentioned in the video. If they are loose, turning the wheel won't wind them. Took a couple of tries, but now it's fine.

  • @blackhorse2947
    @blackhorse2947 9 месяцев назад +4

    I can always count on you Steve to get things done right-way……….. Thanks

  • @andrewmiller9865
    @andrewmiller9865 2 месяца назад +1

    You helped me out 7 years later lol absolute life saver and not a waste of time 👍

  • @55weirdharold
    @55weirdharold Год назад +3

    Thanks buddy !
    Fought this all day, today until I watched your video!
    Rock on, brother!

  • @valahnuk3593
    @valahnuk3593 2 года назад +2

    I had to refill the line for the first time today on my Stihl trimmer and thanks to this video, it was so easy.
    Thank you!

  • @kerriehenderson1399
    @kerriehenderson1399 6 лет назад +7

    WOW, I have struggled with this for years, can't believe how easy it is...thank you from Australia, great work Steve.

  • @anilkamath7922
    @anilkamath7922 4 года назад +1

    Accidentally i was checking your video , It was so much help. I used to follow manufacturers instruction ,it was a pain in the neck. Thanks a Lot.

  • @Coretok
    @Coretok 5 лет назад +4

    Great video. Easy to understand and the closeup shots really helped. Thank you!

  • @MagnusJarngrimrson
    @MagnusJarngrimrson 5 месяцев назад +1

    DUDE!!! You are a literal lifesaver! I bought a used Stihl weedeater that had this same style head on it and absolutely hated re-stringing it until I saw your video. Now it's practically effortless to re-string it and it's my favorite!
    Thank you, thank you, and THANK YOU!!!!!

  • @radosawpendziaek7503
    @radosawpendziaek7503 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you SOOOO much! Just bought a used FS 45 with same Linehead and I'm going to restring it using your tips. SO HELPFUL!

  • @creamfilln
    @creamfilln Год назад

    Thanks Steve, I had been looking all over the internet for what size line to use and couldn't figure it out. Appreciate the video, have a good day brother.

  • @giordanodacosta7750
    @giordanodacosta7750 4 года назад +3

    What a great bit of help. I was struggling with my FS38. Thank you sir.

  • @magnumpei2504
    @magnumpei2504 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. For years i was taking the end off and painstakingly putting the trimming line on. it never worked right and when i wore the line down it would pull out for me and i would end up taking the end off and messing with it. it got to the point i wouldn't weed eat because it was such a pain in the ass. I looked at lots of videos but none had an end like mine so i just couldn't figure it out. Today i happened upon your video and it all made sense. I was able to load it fully in probably 2 minutes. never again will i do it wrong. i have a lot of weed eating to catch up on. Thank you so much.

  • @jeffsnelling6092
    @jeffsnelling6092 5 лет назад +3

    Steve, you should write the manuals for Stihl! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge... great video!!!

  • @AJRestoration
    @AJRestoration 3 года назад +1

    I just took the head appart to put in new line, screwed it up, came here and this saved me a whole day of swearing. Thank you buddy!

  • @brianbetts5773
    @brianbetts5773 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely great video so well explained that anyone can do this. Excellent job Steve. Thanks for saving me a huge headache as I almost started taking it apart.

  • @redmille1000
    @redmille1000 7 месяцев назад +2

    You sir are a legend! A simple explanation for a simple man! Thankyou❤

  • @philippebeauregard7378
    @philippebeauregard7378 4 года назад +7

    wow life saving advice, saving so much time, I just try it! thanks Steve

  • @Doppelfrog
    @Doppelfrog 3 года назад +1

    Steve - this video literally changed my life. For years I'd been pulling the linhead apart to load it (which is what the Stihl manual says).
    This was a religious experience.

  • @bernardcane
    @bernardcane 3 года назад +4

    So, so helpful. This is exactly the video I needed today! Thanks Steve 👍

  • @JohnDoe-mp1zk
    @JohnDoe-mp1zk 4 года назад

    BY FAR the EASIEST spool I have ever had to load for a trimmer. Why they discontinued is beyond me. This is how I do it too, but I cut the line into two section before winding, but I'm gonna try your way. I do seem to go through a lot of line . My property is 5000sqft say and I have to fill it three times. Im using the .80. Ive had my trimmer for l8 + years I would say. My only regret is that I got the bent shaft. I'm 6'1" with 30" inseam and strains my back because I have to bend forward. Thanks for all your videos. Very informative and helpful.

  • @pamresner6158
    @pamresner6158 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you sooo much! The first three pieces you put back together were just what I needed.

  • @roybird12
    @roybird12 5 лет назад +1

    Hi Steve, Greetings from down under , thanks to your video I still have a FSE 71 trimmer, had loads of problem but thanks to you video all fixed now.rewinding is now like a piece of cake.

  • @lindsaym.rodriguez8222
    @lindsaym.rodriguez8222 3 года назад +3

    I cant thank you enough for this video, it helped me out a lot!

  • @Willy7212
    @Willy7212 2 года назад +1

    Thanks once again Steve. My neighbors asked me if I would respool their stihl weed wacker and your video
    made it easy.

  • @randy101able
    @randy101able 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you! Best tutorial on how to do this ever. I watched several other videos and yours is by far the best!!

  • @munched55
    @munched55 5 лет назад +1

    Great! I inherited two (!) Stihl misery whips with the summer house but never owned one before. Got them both up and running but lacked these details. Got to run over to your other vid now on how to load trimmer lines. to see what other nuggets I'm missing. You ARE the man! Thanks.

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen 5 лет назад +6

    Refilling that spool, was TOO EASY!
    Take care Steve,
    🤓 -Thomas
    Western Washington State

  • @donnaandrew6892
    @donnaandrew6892 2 года назад +1

    Steve I gave up on loading line on this trimmer, Manual is poorly written. So I watched you, you pushed new line in about an inch on both sides. I pushed in 10-12 inches on both sides before feeling resistance. Then it would not wind in from there. So thanks will try in morning. I am confident. This will be the fourth time that you have helped me with lawn equipment. Thanks very much. TOM of Tom and Donna

  • @jimjamm9318
    @jimjamm9318 5 лет назад +3

    Absolutely life changing thank you 🙏

  • @briannicholls281
    @briannicholls281 Год назад +1

    I've had my stihl for 3 years and took it apart to refill every time until now.awsome video,you've made my day😅

  • @karenfranklin2800
    @karenfranklin2800 6 лет назад +8

    wonderful. love you(am a 74yr lady) watched this video so many times your face has become like an old friend

  • @kristyleger6938
    @kristyleger6938 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! I just got the replacement for my trimmer and NO instructions! You saved the day!❤❤

  • @mnormile2684
    @mnormile2684 5 лет назад +3

    It's a very clear explanation, and thank you for that, but mine doesn't click and wind as smoothly. I can only get about half the line (using the two arm-lengths measure you suggest) wound, with a lot of difficulty, when it stops and simply won't turn. I am so finished with string trimmers.

    • @jamesflynn10
      @jamesflynn10 3 года назад

      Take it apart and clean it or replace it.

    • @mnormile2684
      @mnormile2684 3 года назад

      @@jamesflynn10 No need. I solved the problem by buying an Ego string trimmer with easy-loading trimmer head. No more fighting with the Stihl.

  • @girardmatwijkow9304
    @girardmatwijkow9304 2 года назад +2

    Awesome info in this video. I actually just spoiled line head with .095. Was super tight but it’s what I had for my old unit and it worked. And you made it so much easier than anyone else I’ve watched. Thanks

  • @emanualvavoulas8674
    @emanualvavoulas8674 3 года назад +1

    I wish every one spoke like you, nice and bloody simple. once again thanks for your help

  • @malcolm4200
    @malcolm4200 4 года назад +3

    hi steve or anyone else out there, would this head fit on the FS 36 if so can you tell me the part number thanks in advance for any help,

  • @ashleyhansen6150
    @ashleyhansen6150 5 лет назад +1

    I hope that you are slaying super models Steve because you deserve to. Thanks for making my life easier.

  • @АлексКо-ф6п
    @АлексКо-ф6п 7 лет назад +7

    You are God! Thx!

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  7 лет назад +1

      You're welcome..

    • @TatSavitur345
      @TatSavitur345 6 лет назад

      A great help and an excellent demo of the parts replacement and how to spool the trimmer . Thank you.

  • @ringsidejudge4302
    @ringsidejudge4302 5 лет назад +2

    Just as perfect a demo as one could do. I looked at it last year but forgot . Only had to do a refresher view. If I was not in Ireland I would buy you a beer.

  • @lazarusblackwell6988
    @lazarusblackwell6988 Год назад +3

    A tip for everyone.
    If your line is rough at the top,it may be very difficult to insert the line into the hole.
    Use sand paper to sand the top of the line a little so it can fit in the hole easily.

  • @1BlackopsGuru
    @1BlackopsGuru 2 года назад +1

    i was doing this wrong for years, glad I came across your video, very easy to reload now and to get the line to come out you need the machine to be spinning very fast then clunk the head on the ground for a split second

  • @timcorso6337
    @timcorso6337 5 лет назад +4

    OMG, that's too easy. I usually set aside a whole weekend for this, when the air turns a deep, deep blue.

  • @eugent
    @eugent 4 года назад +1

    Wow, refilled my Stihl FS-38 head in one minute compared to stupid amount of time I used to spend to open and rewind that head. Thank you so much.

  • @doncook3584
    @doncook3584 3 года назад +1

    …what can you say you ask…wait for it…”Steve out”. That’s so awesome. I’m old and have the old Stihl head but I’m retired so no harm. I have unlimited PTO a term from when I worked. Thanks man

  • @eponymousIme
    @eponymousIme 4 года назад +1

    Bravo! I almost bypassed this on my Google search results because it didn't have FSE60 in the title. So glad I linked. Thanks for a really clear video. Love your spooling trick of using just one piece, winding it, and then cutting it into two pieces at the end.

  • @richardlawton9873
    @richardlawton9873 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks Steve. Had not used the trimmer in a while and forgot how it went back together. The only instructional video which demonstrates where the spring goes that I could find. Once I knew that it was a piece of cake. Thanks again.

  • @mynameistooey
    @mynameistooey 3 года назад +1

    WHY ON EARTH is this video not on the Stihl website as a link to make re-loading the trimmer head is beyond me... this is fantastic keep up the great work

  • @TiborRoussou
    @TiborRoussou 6 месяцев назад +1

    Had a Stihl weed wacker I got running without outside assistance; spooling the effing thing is why I'm here! Someone, before me, had the spring in the wrong position. Thanks for your help.
    Edit: My 80 year old friend is the owner of the Stihl. He is thankful to both of us!!

  • @richglaser4566
    @richglaser4566 Год назад +1

    Thankyou Steve, I just got a c5 s for ten cleaned carb runs perfect. Couldn’t figure out how to do the string. Thank you for this video, you made a piece of cake

  • @Tom-fu9cr
    @Tom-fu9cr 3 года назад +1

    well done Steve from Tom in London. you saved me time my friend.take care

  • @donb2351
    @donb2351 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very clear explanation. Much better than the Stihl manual. Thank you!

  • @catress1574
    @catress1574 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much this help me tremendously a lot I bought my first Stihl weedeater second hand I thought she wind it up the same way a older weed either does was super irritated because every time I did it wasn’t working right I logged onto RUclips seeing your video and it was step-by-step excellent thank you so much I truly appreciate your help and yes this was way easier

  • @ramonraulquinterosbecerra3498
    @ramonraulquinterosbecerra3498 Год назад +1

    simply the best Stihl AutoCut C5-2 video !!!

  • @anetrsel
    @anetrsel 4 года назад +1

    First I've found that showed mine, soooo many similar. I have found with this one that ANY instruction is a guideline only, and the manual is geared toward seeing how far you can chuck stuff. I've had to pretty much go my own way to repair and/or reassemble. This one I have also seems to be a diva regarding wire feeding, she wants two pieces and the wire must be straight going in, no curl allowed. Go figure. You have a very straight forward method of teaching that I appreciate, Thank You.

  • @michaelparker5863
    @michaelparker5863 4 года назад

    I have to tell you your a life saver, I never really looked at the directions that came with my stihl weed wacker and your method is proven the best ~ thank you

  • @stevehyde7713
    @stevehyde7713 4 года назад

    Absolutely BRILLIANT trust STIHL to solve one of the problems ever with strimmers, THANKS STIHL.

  • @cdumemura5527
    @cdumemura5527 6 лет назад +1

    stevee, your video gave me enough info to fix my electric stihl trimmer without going back to the store. for that i'm amazed, grateful and honored to call you my friend...

  • @benchmarkpds4940
    @benchmarkpds4940 4 года назад +1

    Your the man . Up til now I hated hated the sting trimmers. Thank you very much.

  • @paullouis6902
    @paullouis6902 2 года назад +1

    Steve your Demo was fantastic I have a STIHL FSE 60 and it has the exact same mechanism for the benefit of other readers!
    You are the best!% Stars!

  • @anonymousdude330
    @anonymousdude330 6 лет назад

    Now we know the TRUE identity of Superman! You have helped me more than you can know, and certainly more than I can say.

  • @gregrichard9192
    @gregrichard9192 3 года назад +1

    Great job once more Steve. I tried to put in the string but couldn't.
    I followed your instructions and was successful, and it took just two beers. I Have to say I've learned a lot from you. Thanks much.
    Much appreciated

  • @DerekFletcher1
    @DerekFletcher1 2 года назад +1

    Watched this in my shed and had no idea you could do it this way. FS 40C owner

  • @tobyhallidie1498
    @tobyhallidie1498 4 года назад

    I've worked with most of the larger Stihl strimmers and when confronted with this tiny little thing I was prepared to get my 5kg sledge to it as I couldn't figure out how to rewire it. This came up as the first result, watch video, fitted wire and the two guys with me said 'It can't be that easy!!!' so Thanks Steve.

  • @jetski54
    @jetski54 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for your Stihl FSE60 spool rewind video. Your spool head turns much better than mine! I think my problem was too much line.

    • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
      @StevesSmallEngineSaloon  5 лет назад +2

      You're Welcome...

    • @jetski54
      @jetski54 5 лет назад

      I had texted Stihl customer service. Asked how much string to put on. The responded “how much do you put on?”

  • @lilhasz2834
    @lilhasz2834 6 лет назад +1

    You are now be best friend. I bought this weed eater to control the 'Back 40' (60 year old lady). My ex-son-in-law said he knew how to thread it. He also said it only was a single line. He would take the whole thing apart and thread it by hand. It was not until he was kicked out that I saw it was a 2 line. Thank you for showing me how to install the line.

  • @marksandlin8376
    @marksandlin8376 4 года назад +3

    I got to try it out today, I was waiting for the chance since when I saw this video when you posted it.
    The only problem was the knob would not rotate more than one click, thanks to your video we knew that wasn't right. I took it apart and found the coil spring had a sharp point on the end of it that was biting into the hub assembly and only allowing it to turn a click before jamming. I rounded off the end of the spring with my Dremel and it works perfectly.

  • @stuartturnbull4112
    @stuartturnbull4112 5 лет назад +1

    I am retired and have been contemplating doing small engine repairs from my garage to keep me busy. I have learned a ton from your videos so far. Lots more to learn but thanks to your videos I can see light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.

  • @jovaio5951
    @jovaio5951 6 лет назад

    Spot on bud. Many curse words later, I found this video and respooled my line in 2 minutes. Thank you!

  • @MultiGreg60
    @MultiGreg60 6 лет назад +1

    the bloke in the mower shop who sold me the trimmer never told me this intel !! life saver

  • @Thatgoatgirl
    @Thatgoatgirl 3 года назад +1

    Dude. Thank you. Helped two of us women who had never loaded this model before. And the Ikea style pictograms were not helpful in the manual.

  • @annettehall8305
    @annettehall8305 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks Steve, very simple demo! All these years been doing it wrong & wasting the trimmer line. Cheers

  • @bobdunstan5457
    @bobdunstan5457 4 года назад +1

    For the life of me I couldn't get this to work after I tried to change the string. Of course I took it apart - and put the spring on the wrong side. Works great now! Thanks for the video.

  • @historyteacher5821
    @historyteacher5821 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent video. The manufacturer video and instruction sheet leave a lot to be desired. Thank you for a short, concise video.

  • @ESerafini91
    @ESerafini91 4 года назад +1

    Thanks brother! I got mine after my grandfather passed and I was trying to spool it like my old homelite. this was a huge help!

  • @catherinepease959
    @catherinepease959 4 года назад +1

    Hi Steve, tried the 'O' ring and it worked! Love your video!

  • @ringsidejudge4302
    @ringsidejudge4302 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot. I have been struggling (and cursing) with mine for ten years and now i can not believe I was doing it totally wrong all this time. You are never too late to learn,Thanks from N Ireland

  • @kos492
    @kos492 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Steve I have this exact trimmer, I normally cut 2 lengths at 2 metres each. But your way is much easier, I shall be using your idea from now on. Cheers

  • @pvalvaso
    @pvalvaso 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank- you so much, I have the exact trimmer and your video and explanation was perfect. Easy to follow and easy to re-string the easy way. Cheers, this bud for you my man…

  • @jonsmith189
    @jonsmith189 2 года назад +1

    Steve,
    Thank you! I’ve been doing it wrong for years. Keep up the great videos!!

  • @leesrecipe
    @leesrecipe 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you very much. Just bought my first weed eater (Stihl F5 50C) with this spool. Great information!

  • @albertomazzucchelli8110
    @albertomazzucchelli8110 6 лет назад

    Muchas gracias Steve's por tu sencilla y rápida explicación , y por supuesto a RUclips, no tenia idea de como reemplazar la tanza........ahora me tomo la cerveza y a trabajar......

  • @raycross797
    @raycross797 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for taking something so complicated and making it simple for a dummy like me!

  • @nicholasmlogan
    @nicholasmlogan 2 года назад +1

    Thanks again Steve. Having a laugh because I saw my comment from a year ago. Needed to rethread my whipper shipper in Bondi, Sydney.

  • @ronanocallaghan
    @ronanocallaghan 4 года назад +1

    This is the best help video of all time! Should win an award 👏👏👏

  • @jarettschneider1035
    @jarettschneider1035 3 года назад +1

    You are the best! You saved me so much time and many swears with this trick. Thanks

  • @Znitso
    @Znitso 6 лет назад

    First of all, thank you for making this video. Second, i got this trimmer 2 days ago and haven’t started it yet because of this trimmerline issue.
    Third, i yelled out seconds before you cut the line: And now you just cut it in half!
    Great video and very thorough, again thank you sir.

  • @piercebros
    @piercebros 4 года назад +2

    OMG you’re a lifesaver, Steve! This worked beautifully. Thanks from the UK!

  • @pearldrums77
    @pearldrums77 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Very easy to understand! I just ordered a Trimmer Head for STIHL C5-2 FS38 trimmer. I paid $13.39 including shipping and handling. I checked around on Amazon and it was showing heads for $50 or so. Hopefully this CesDeals is a legit Co.! But, thanks again for this helpful video!

  • @pablo-939
    @pablo-939 Год назад +1

    Legend, the assembly instructions saved my sanity.