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Spool Retainer 308042003

Part Number: 308042003

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*This part replaces obsolete part #: 55-816 (Left-Hand Threaded), 099068001002, 99068001002, UT15522D-03, UP00104, PA01271 and A97910A.

Product Information

Description:

This is an OEM replacement part.
It has a left hand threaded screw to remove and attach it to the trimmer head.

Its purpose is to hold the spool with the cutting line, in the spool housing.
It also acts as the bumper to advance the line from the spool.

This is a well used and abused part of the trimmer.
It may be a good idea to order an extra one.

Warning: California's Proposition 65

Frequently Purchased With

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$4.99

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$4.99

String Head As..
$6.65

Spark Plug
$5.89

String Guide
$3.99

Spring
$4.99

Compatibility

This part is compatible with the following machines:

Ryobi

Homelite

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Products Compatibility

This item works with the following types of products:

• Trimmer

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Questions & Answers for Spool Retainer

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What screw is used to hold on the spool retainer, on a Ryobi weed wacker?

Matthew for model number RY28025 asked on 2022-05-06

Hello Matthew, Thank you for the question. The Screw is only sold as part of the Right Hand Thread Spool Retainer Part Number: 308042002. The screw is not sold on its own. If you need help placing an order, customer service is open 7 days a week. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!

Related Parts: Right Hand Thread Spool Retainer

Repair Instructions: Submitted by Customers Like You

11 of 12 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Socket set, grinder

Spool retainer stuck, can't be removed

Lent my trimmer to a family member ..... while attempting to replace trimmer line, he did not realize that the spool retainer was reverse - threaded and tried to turn the spool retainer counter clockwise until the red plastic housing was damaged. I had to grind away red plastic housing with grinder to expose the spool retainer bolt. Once the bolt was exposed, I removed it with socket and replaced it with the new spool retainer assembly. REMEMBER.... SOMETIMES BOLTS ARE REVERSE-THREADED.

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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

String Head Assembly - 309562007

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Worn head assembly.

1. Remove the spool retainer and remove the head.
2. Pull the string provided on the new string spool out evenly and place through the feed holes in the head.
3. Insert the string spool into the head and replace the spool retainer.
4. Wind the string in the direction indicated on the bottom of the spool by pushing down on the spool and rotating.
5. Repeat the push and rotate in "steps" until the line is wound to normal operating length.

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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Shaft Adapter - 678019001

Spool - 312223001

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Wrench Set

String head assembly was worn out.

Left hand thread gave me some fits but once I got that off, the whole assembly slipped off and I put the new one on in under 15 minutes.

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1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful

Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, None

While I was using the part just fall

Screw the part to the trimmer. It was an easy job.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

String Head Adapter - 678019002

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

, Was able to do it by hand

The spool retainer was broken

I replaced the new string head adapter and then secured it with the spool retainer. It was easy. What I really liked about the website was the ease of finding the parts I needed. It was super user-friendly.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Shaft Adapter - 678019001

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers, Wrench Set

The shaft adapter was broken because the spook retainer had seized in it.

Had to cut off the spool retainer. Removed spool housing by sliding it off shaft adapter. Removed the shaft adapter using an adjustable wrench. Attached the new shaft adapter using wrench, slid housing back on to shaft adapter, screwed spool retainer into shaft adapter.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Fuel Tank Assembly - 308181004

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

15-30 minutes

Tools Used:

, Allen wrench set

Leaking fuel & button tap

Removed 2 Allen head screws & replaced fuel tank & installed new spool & string & bump unit

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Pliers

Line would not bump and feed

Replaced bump knob......now line feeds automatically.....

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

String Head Assembly - 309562007

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Wrench Set

Trimmer line would not advance, was tangled on spool.

1. Spool retainer plastic cap would not grip bolt to allow for removal of tangled spool.
2. Removed damaged retainer cap from bolt.
3. Removed left hand thread bolt and tangled spool.
4. Installed new spool and new retainer bolt.
5. Now have spare spool and retainer bolt (purchased two bolts) for quick repair next time.

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Tool Type:

Trimmer

Parts Used:

Spool Retainer - 308042003

String Head Adapter - 678019002

String Head Assembly - 309562007

Repair Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent Repairing:

Less than 15 minutes

Tools Used:

Wrench Set

Spool retainer was stripped and string head adapter was damaged.

1. Removed the spool retainer.
2. Removed the old string head assembly.
3. Removed the adapter.
4. Reassembled in the reverse order.

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It worked!

I was not sure this would work because it was not identical to the original part, but nevertheless it worked perfectly. Probably better than the original part.

Guest - December 31, 2022 Verified Purchase

Glad this key part is still available.

The spool was a perfect fit and allowed my weed eater to function satisfactorily again.

Guest - August 20, 2022 Verified Purchase

Retainers

Both retainers arrived on good condition and fit fine

Guest - July 20, 2022 Verified Purchase

Easy repair, parts are A-1 Quality.

The parts were A-1Quality, fit perfectly. Shipping was fast and on time. Would recommend ereplacementparts to anyone .

Guest - July 5, 2022 Verified Purchase

Worked great!

Part received in excellent condition and solved my "Line Feed" issue immediately. The other parts I ordered were for replacement of older exact items. All worked well thx! :)

Guest - October 7, 2021 Verified Purchase

Timely and correct replacement

Received the retainer in a timely manner and it is an exact replacement for the retainer that came with the trimmer. I have not yet had to use it but have no doubt it will be perfect.

Guest - September 18, 2021 Verified Purchase

Great service

It was new & worked perfect. Highly recommend your parts department.

Guest - September 14, 2021 Verified Purchase

Trimmer repair

Part was as expected, spot on.

Guest - August 23, 2021 Verified Purchase

Easy repair for wearable part

Bump knob and spool retainer wears out and needs to be periodically replaced. I can always count on eReplacment Parts to have the part I need.

Guest - July 26, 2021 Verified Purchase

Right part & ordered an extra!!

The order process was easy & the part arrived quickly and in good condition.

Guest - July 5, 2021 Verified Purchase

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