Place the weed eater trimmer on a flat surface such as a work bench. Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug for safety. Locate the pull start housing on the rear of the trimmer engine. Remove the three Phillips head screws on the starter cover with a Phillips screw driver. Pull the starter cover from the starter housing cover.. To replace the pull cord on a Stihl weed trimmer, you will need to remove the starter housing, disconnect the old cord, attach the new cord, and reassemble the starter housing. Here are the detailed steps: 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting. 2. Remove the screws or bolts that hold the starter housing in place.
The pull cord on a Craftsman weed trimmer operates the starter mechanism so the operator can get th. How to Replace the Pull Cord on a Craftsman Weed Trimmer.. Unscrew the starter assembly cover and remove it from the trimmer using the screwdriver. Flip the starter cover over to replace the pull cord. Step 2. Cut the old cord off the pulley and the starter handle. Throw the old cord away. Push the new cord through the middle of the pulley, the hole in the starter cover and the center of the starter.