I have a weed eater te475 used but theres not any string in it. how on earth does the string go in this thing?

The ratio is 40:1 Just add 3.2 ounces of 2 cycle oil to one gallon of fuel. Be sure to cap off the tank and shake to distribute the oil throughout the fuel before adding to weed eater.

I work with weed eaters and mowers. Weed eater fuel ratio is normally a 40:1 ratio. That usually all weed eaters fuel ratio.

Try my Tip on this subject; it may help:
www.fixya.com/support/r6270682-trimmer_weed_eater_string_replacement

Jim

I found the manual for this model weed eater, according to the manual the mixture...
and I quote "This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline
must be mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle air cooled engine oil designed to be
mixed at a Ratio of 40:1 ...." and I quote once more from the manual "Helpful Tip. To obtain
correct oil mix ration, pour 3.2 ounces of 2 cycle synthetic oil into one gallon of fresh gas."

Hope that helps,
If you like I can send the manual via email if you need it.

:) happy weed thrashing

The string head on these units is very poorly designed. There is hardly anything in the head to retain the line. I suggest removing the stock string head and going to Home Depot and getting a replacement Universal type head or one for the Ryobi or Homelite They are basically interchangeable. Check the length available on the shaft end (threaded part) after removing the head.Use a large wrench or pliars to hold the dust cap when you unscrew the head. If you feel the driveshaft turning, don't continue turning head or you will break the flex driveshaft.

Basically, pull the string through the winding hole and knot it off insuring no more than .25" tail on the knot and pull tight. :)

turn trimmer upside down grab the spool head firmly and pull out replace string but wind in the way arrow shows you and replace fishing the loose end back through the hole on the side as you slip back together ,once together grab string and pull to remove any slack and away you go

you have the string in backwards, or the gear is not ingauged.

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For manual go to;
http://www.poulanpro.com/poulanpro/manualSearchPrepare.do;jsessionid=332BA6FC1EA2792C79A0A463204716AA

Preparation Instructions


1. Press the lock and rotate the spool counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the locking ring if your weed eater has one.
3. Take off the automatic feed button.
4. Wipe away any debris.
5. Push down on the spool to release the locking tabs.
6. Remove the spool from the chamber. Restringing the Weed Eater
7. Feed the line into the lower deck, traveling the line in an upside down J fashion (almost like sewing on a button but do not tie off the line). This secures the internal end of the line.
8. Wrap the line following the directed arrows. Do this until it wraps to the depth of the chamber.
9. Secure each of the lines into its own upper and lower deck grove settings.
10. Install the spool back into its chamber.
11. Pass the lines into the left and right holes and snap the spool into place.
12. Once the spool is in its sleeve and fed into its left and right eye holes, pull both ends simultaneously.
13. Reinstall the locking ring if necessary.

Do it yourself repair: common repairs for a weed eater Amazingly, weed eaters are one of the simplest yard tools to take care of. One of the first things you should do to keep your weed eater in good condition is to clean it. It is important not to clean your weed eater with water or gas, which may destroy the engine. The best, and easiest way to clean it is by blowing off dirt and grass with an air compressor or a leaf-blower after every use. The next most important thing to maintain on your weed eater is string. When the string gets low you can remove the lower part of the head (the part that the string comes out of) by pushing in slightly and turning the head counterclockwise. Cut the new string no shorter than 6 inches or the weed eater will not advance the string properly when in use. Thread the string back though the guides, making sure to follow the arrows on the guide. If the string is not put through the guides the right way, the head may pop off during use. Next, replace the bottom of the head by pushing and turning clockwise. You can totally skip this step by buying a string replacement cartridge. Though it is much more expensive, it saves you the trouble of having to restring your weed eater yourself. window.google_render_ad(); If you find that the head of your weed eater is worn on bottom or hard to get off to replace the string then it is time to replace it. This can be done very simply by unscrewing the two screws at the top of the head and slipping it off. Then, just slide the new one on and tighten the screws. After a few months of use, you may find that your weed eater is losing power or that it is making a strange lower pitched noise. This may be caused by a dirty filter. To check, unscrew the knob or wing nut on the carburetor. Inside you will find a small square screen, this is the filter. If the filter is gray or black then it is time for it to be cleaned. The easiest way to clean it is to blow it out with an air compressor. It can also be washed with plain water, but you must let it dry before placing it back into the carburetor. Once the filter is white or only light grey it is ready to use again. Always make sure to mix the gas and two-cycle oil in the proportions that are listed in the weed eater’s manual. Never use anything but two-cycle oil, normal car oil will not work and will damage your engine.