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Ryobi weed eater head won't spin

No problems actually running the weed eater but the head won't spin when I give it gas or it will spin very slowly. I am having the same problem with the tiller attachment for the weed eater as well. The rod that runs the length of the weed eater attachment turns the head when I try it manually. Any ideas?

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Sounds like the clutch has taken a long trip south. If the clutch pads are not wore out, try some wd40 on the pad hinges.

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