This compression spring is an original part from the Toro manufacturer. Constructed of metal, the spring is compatible with many trimmer devices. This item is fitted into the trimmer drum, acting as the mechanism for the cutting line spool to move back in place. This part is sold individually. A screwdriver may be helpful in making the repair.
Spring-compression 73-8270
OEM part for: Toro
Part Number: 73-8270
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This Spring-compression will fit the following 63 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Trimmer Parts
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Lost the spring
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Just my hand
Lost spring on trimmer
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Trimmer wouldn't feed the line.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
The cap, where the spring is housed in; outer surface worn out releasing the spring.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Spool assembly was broken.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Thanks guys and gals.
The parts just wore out from years of use.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, I did not need any tools to put my trimmer back together.
I just put it back together as per instructions.
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Lost spring from Toro string trimmer while changing string.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Shattered spool
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Small wire brush, dab of the ole W-D and my hands.
The compression spring broke and needed more string.
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Misplaced original cap and spring
Tool Type
Trimmer
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, no tools needed
Parts Used
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