TB575 es 4 stroke -- head won't stop spinning. It's like its on a straight saft to the engine.

When using the weed eater or edger I use to be able to put pressure on the head (on the ground) and stop the spinning so I could check to see if I need to bump for more string or to stop the blade from spinning on the edger. Now if I do that the engine stalls. It's like the clutch isn't engaging (or dis engaging what ever the case may be).

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Your clutch has failed. Most common reason is a broken clutch spring, but sometimes a shoe will break. To get to your clutch, you need to separate the engine from the shaft at the front face of the engine, NOT where the shaft enters the engine housing.

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Check the size of the line,(OD), make sure you are using the correct size, sometimes cheap line will be problematic, also, you said you are re-stringing it, try a new batch of string, the old string inside the hub can get chaffed and will stick to itself...

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If you have the starter spool out (the one the rope goes in)...Here is what to do. Take the starter spool and change the rope out putting it back exactly as it was. Leave the rope hanging. Hold the spool and set it down on the rewind spring. Turn the spool on the rewind spring until you feel it is tight enough. While turning, hold the rope in the little slot in the spool so it can go around without hanging up. Once it is tight, get the rope in line with the spool opening and SLOWLY let the rope rewind. Put on the handle and put the unit back together.Good luck...Lee

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Posted on May 29, 2010

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sounds like your flex cable has taken a trip south. Pull the shaft off the head and take a look at the flex cable. If flex cable is ok, they your clutch is defective.

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Posted on May 31, 2011

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Hi jo6616...

Use a good grade of 10W30 non-detergent oil in your weedeater.
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