Use and Care Manual

Trimming Ball

Allow the front end of the machine to rest lightly on the trim ball

as you are trimming. e trim ball should glide on the ground as

you maneuver the machine. To achieve the best and smoothest

cut, do not lift up on the handlebar while operating your trimmer/

mower. Lifting the handlebar will force weight down on the

trim ball. is uses more energy, slows the cutting, and produces

an unsatisfactory cut. Ideally, the trim ball should lightly rest on

the ground while the wheels balance most of the weight of the

machine.

Replacing the Trim Ball or Line Plate

CUTTING HEAD DISASSEMBLY

Tools and Supplies Needed:

• Phillips head screwdriver with at least a 6” shank

• Gloves

1. Align the hole in the anti-wrap canister with the hole in the

internal housing at the location shown (Figure 10).

2. Insert a phillips head screwdriver into the hole in the anti-wrap

canister and the hole in the internal housing.

3. Rotate the trim ball assembly until the screw driver slides into a

hole in the shaft, locking it into place.

4. Looking down at the top of the frame, turn the trim ball

clockwise until it unscrews completely from the bearing housing.

NOTE: If the trim ball continues to turn, but does not come oﬀ,

check to be sure that you locked the screwdriver into the shaft. If

the trim ball will not turn by hand a 9/16” socket wrench can be

used on the bolt (inside the bottom of the trim ball) to loosen it.

You may need to clean grass or debris out of the recess ﬁrst.

5. Slide the line plate and spacers oﬀ the shaft.

Figure 10

SCREWDRIVER

TRIM BALL

ROTATE

CLOCKWISE