Bluest
Silver Member
- Joined
- May 3, 2014
- Messages
- 235
- Location
- Whitworth, Lancashire, UK
- Tractor
- Yanmar F14D, DR Wheeled Trimmer
When we bought our house the previous owner left a DR wheeled trimmer behind. He thought it was broken as the engine wouldn't start, but it turns out it was just overfilled with oil which flooded the cylinder. Bonus for me, a fully functioning DR for free!
Anyway, I've used it for a year or so, but it doesn't seem to have enough power and the engine labours. On closer inspection, the trimmer head seems stiff to turn and is noisy, with the belt disengaged, so I'm thinking the bearings might be shot. Does anyone know the method for disassembling the head and replacing the bearings? These machines are not common in the UK so I'm hoping the bearings will be a standard type I can order on line.
Anyway, I've used it for a year or so, but it doesn't seem to have enough power and the engine labours. On closer inspection, the trimmer head seems stiff to turn and is noisy, with the belt disengaged, so I'm thinking the bearings might be shot. Does anyone know the method for disassembling the head and replacing the bearings? These machines are not common in the UK so I'm hoping the bearings will be a standard type I can order on line.