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Less than 15 minutes
This is a genuine Craftsman replacement part that is sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with trimmers. The plastic reel is part of the cutting head assembly and is used to store the trimming line. This item is available as an individual replacement part, please see illustrated diagram for associative parts.
Reel:otr W/ret 753-04284
OEM part for: Troy-Bilt, Ryobi, Yard Man, Bolens, MTD, Yard Machines, Craftsman, Cub Cadet
Part Number: 753-04284
$29.99
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This Reel:otr W/ret will fit the following 213 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Ryobi
Troy-Bilt
Yard Man
Bolens
MTD
Yard Machines
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
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Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the outer spool on your Bolens string trimmer....
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Took very little time to change parts.
The parts were exact fit and very easy to install.
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September 28, 2021
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August 2, 2021
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Perfect fit
easy installation and installation
James -
October 15, 2020
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Fast service, Accurate part. Perfect fit. Easy assembly.
The part was in great condition and was easily assembled. My trimmer works like new.
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June 14, 2020
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August 6, 2019
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Easy repair
Correct part received in a timely fashion. Works great.
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July 18, 2019
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Easy, fast repair
The part arrived quickly and was very easy to repair with the tutorial video attached to the part. Had the weed wacker fixed in 5 minutes.
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May 16, 2019
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I found my parts on their web sight, ordered what I needed to repair weed eater, when parts came I was short my inner spool due to an error in the catalog showing that the inner and outer spool came together. I called and showed them the catalog page , they shipped me part overnight and corrected their page. They are very helpful and very nice folks and I will order whatever parts I need from them again.
The parts were exactly what I needed in factory packing.
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May 17, 2022
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Knowledge people
Head to weed eater
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April 29, 2019
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Trimmer head wore out.
James - July 28, 2016
👍 26 of 31 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Any tool that can cut or pry off the star retaining washer.
1. Take the knob, string reel and spring off of the trimmer.
2. Keep the spring if you didn't purchase a replacement.
3. Remove the star retaining washer by cutting or prying it off the shaft.
4. Remove the outer housing and clean the shaft then install the new housing and push on the net retaining washer. A deep 1/2" or 9/16 socket works well for pushing the washer into place.
5. Reload spool and reassemble with the spring, spool and knob. Now get to work.
2. Keep the spring if you didn't purchase a replacement.
3. Remove the star retaining washer by cutting or prying it off the shaft.
4. Remove the outer housing and clean the shaft then install the new housing and push on the net retaining washer. A deep 1/2" or 9/16 socket works well for pushing the washer into place.
5. Reload spool and reassemble with the spring, spool and knob. Now get to work.
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The trimmer head started smoking on my troy-bilt trimmer
Tom - June 14, 2016
👍 7 of 10 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
I was weeding some weeds in small rocks and dirt and the head on the Troy-Bilt did not like that. It melted and after finding the parts, I only had to replace the outer spool assembly because it was melted beyond belief. The biggest trouble was finding out where the parts actually went because the diagrams are great for the motor and upper parts but not below the shaft. It took longer cleaning the melted mess than replacing the parts after figuring out the location of each part. The new part included a washer, but who knew that the washer was to be press fit into the bumper to hold the bolt in it? Little things like that are what take the time. It worked great for the first couple of hours. Then it smoked again. This time I replaced the head with a metal one off of a Craftsman trimmer. It fit perfectly and I have not had a problem since then. At first I thought that the first time was a fluke, but after spending the money for shipping the first time, I looked closer at the problem and decided to beef up the head. Too bad they don't make a metal replacement outer spool assembly. That would have fixed it as well. Everything that I have ever purchased from ereplacementparts has worked perfectly including this assembly. The type of head should only be used in mild areas though.
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Outer spool assembly slipping
VIVIAN - December 15, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Replaced outer spool. Works great!
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Whole head assembly stopped working .
Theresa - August 22, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Removed all old parts. Assembled all the new parts.
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Spool came loose and melted
Dennis - August 2, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Cut old spool off and put new one on and tightened with the lock ring.
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drive top melted from too heavy work load
DONALD - August 22, 2023
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Nutdriver
Parts Used
remove retainer, pull off old spool, drive new on gently, install new retainer, done
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Previous owner melted plastic trimmer head when loose fishing string seized head as motor ran.
David - December 22, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Diagonal cutter
Parts Used
Removed inner and outer trimmer head. (Cut metal retaining washer holding outer head.)
Removed fishing line to free jammed trimmer head.
Replaced inner and outer trimmer head. (Installed new metal retaining washer.)
Removed fishing line to free jammed trimmer head.
Replaced inner and outer trimmer head. (Installed new metal retaining washer.)
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Worn out. It is 6 years old
Cristina - October 17, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set
Took it apart and replaced the parts. Very simple..
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Housing stripped out
James - October 16, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
removed the remaining clip and removed old housing, replaced and used a socket to install new remaining clip.
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old
Victor - June 20, 2020
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
clean and assemble
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