Service Manual

Metal Fixed Line Head Installation
NOTE: The following parts are required when installing
the metal
fixed
line head on a TC3000,
TC4000
or TC5000
for the first time:
Part
Cotter Pin
41-5410
Nut
41-4430
Plate Washer
Part Number
3272-1
A
CAUTION: Never attempt any
service
of
the trimmer head
without first allowing the
engine and the implement to
come to
a
complete stop.
1. Place the insert around the flange on the lower
gearbox cover. See Figure 153.
Figure 153
2.
3.
4.
Mount the cutter head.
Place the plate washer on the shaft and loosely
secure the cutter head assembly with the nut.
NOTE: The cut
has
left hand threads
so
it
will be
necessary to
it
counterclockwise to get
it
started.
Insert a flat bladed screw driver into the slot in the
top of the shield to prevent the cutter head from
rotating as shown in Figure 151.
Tighten the nut and install the cotter pin to prevent
the nut from backing out. See Figure 154.
Figure 154
7.
Cotter
pin
5.
Install the trimmer line as described under Metal
Fixed Line Head Line Replacement, page
65.