Originally Posted by Josh84
A Family member has a 'Weedeater Gear Drive gas Edger' Model number GE21, Serial Number 1K263J333

The blade hit a piece of concrete and now the blade and the shaft it is on is loose and can be pulled out of the motor, they were going to go and buy a new edger but i thought i would try and save them some money and fix it. The shaft doesnt look damaged at all and they have been told that they have broken something in the gear drive mechanism and that parts arnt available for them anymore.. I dont know how they came to that conclusion as there are no witness marks on and of the screws / bolts so i think its just a guess.

The edger is in good nick otherwise.

Anyone have any ideas?

Josh,

The bet is the circlip has come off and mixed in with the gears. If you are lucky you will only need to clean it out and replace the circlip. cheers2

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Bruce


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