Thanks for this video. It took any hesitation that I had out of converting my Echo GT-225 string trimmer head to the Echo 400 speed feed head. My trimmer was purchased in 2017 and was just a little different when the trimmer head was taken off than the Echo version Gt-225 n the demo, but the video was presented so clearly that all the tips included here were a perfect help. Thanks again.

It costs a little more to have a pre-spooled line, but when you're in the middle of a trimming job kzfaq.infoUgkx429xwEjNPnwzQohFrURRyKF51YfOD_Du , it is so nice to just pop out the old one and pop in a new one. Love Black & Decker tools. Especially the 20-volt battery operated ones. And, as usual, it came on time. Thanks Amazon!

Thank you! Took me almost an hour to figure out that I needed to use the white adapter instead of the black one that is preinstalled. You saved me with this video! If you have a GT-225 Echo weed eater, this is the video to watch 👍

I just bought a gt-225 today along with the speed feed spool. I knew that annoying stupid stock POS wasn't going to work. Got it all home and soon found out the directions are garbage. You're video saved me a ton of frustration and disappointment. Thank you sir!

The instruction manual that came with the trimmer and the 400 speed feed head wasn't even close to being useful in changing to the speed head. This video showed how to install the white adapter with a step by step demonstration. Excellent!!

Thanks! I just bought the Echo and I wish I would have watched this video first! Now I need the speed feed!

Thanks man, I just changed the head on my gt-225. Been using that annoying stock head all summer

I'm so glad I found this video. I just got one of these heads and was trying to figure out the installation. After watching your video I had it on in about two minutes and it works amazing!

Excellent video, and JUST what I needed. Will be ordering the Speed Feed and the extra line asap. btw - you trim about FIVE TIMES faster than I do!!

Good job! Next week will be putting speed loader on my gt-225i, and will use your video as a how-to guide. Have read that Echo written instructions leave a lot to be desired, so your vid is most welcome!

Just bought a GT-225 and you’re a lifesaver! Thank you!

YOU ARE The Life Saver! Especially after reading others comments: Thanks So & please keep vids coming!!

Thank you so much for this video!!!!! It helped me immensely!! The instructions that come with the speed feed are such crap. Thanks again!!

Thank You! I just used my GT 225 today and three minutes in I was out of line😂. And thanks to you I should be the first one at the Hardware store in the morning! Great Video

Thanks for the tutorial on how to replace the head. The one that came with it wastes so much time! Great tips on pivoting the trimmer for edging! Thank you for those as well!

Good video. I've got the same one. Had it for three years now and it works great. Just did the first tune up kit on it, super easy and runs like New.

Excellent video, easily understood, good film crew.

Just changed out the head and works like a champ!!! Thanks for the tips :)

i like that speed feed head. I never liked the older ones, they were such a pain to wind string onto them. That new head is a breeze to re string the head. Thanks!

Thank you, Bearded One, I did the swap on a GT-225 with ease thanks to your clear instructions. Echo's instructions that are included are NOT very clear. Good luck to you.

That head comes on all my shindawai trimmers. I usually hate improvements but that head is the best design.

Great to show the demo of the trimming!

This helped me out. Saved me a lot of time. Thanks

DAM!!! Hell Yeah!! I freakn learned something new 2day! Keep bringing the knowledge! Thank you!

I just got the same one bud appreciate it have a good Easter

I was going to get a new trimmer because I hate the stupid head on this gt-225 model, but might give this a shot before I spend hundreds on a new trimmer. Thanks for this video. Excellent work!

Thanks. I just got one of these and the video will help with changing the head.

Great demo, thank you!

Excellent information, solved my problem... Thank You!!

Thanks for posting this, helps seeing, then doing.

Great video- thank you so much for posting!!!

Wow, I wish I could edge like that! (And weed wack! I’m impressed. I’m just starting out and I’m terrible at it

Thanks for the video and helped me with the speed feed👍👍👍👍👍.

Thank you for this video, your the man bro. 👍🏽

Had no idea this was possible, my gt 225 has been sitting in the barn for a year...replaced it with an srm 225 with a speed feed head, long story short someone was weedeating and lost spring that goes inside the cap so now you have to feed the string manually, ended up ordering a new speed feed head that comes with an extra spring...going to put the new head on the gt and put the spring in the srm head so it will feed string when I bump it!

Thanks a lot. Knowledge is power.

Thank you for the informative video

Great video!!! thank you for sharing

Great video, thank you! Subscribed!

nice video good work

Definitely gonna replace soon. Thanks for video. Bad instructions with speedfeed!!

Very helpful! Thanks!

I bought this weed eater a month ago. If i used it longer than 30 minutes it would die and overheat. Took it back within my one month warranty and exchanged it for one way more powerful. Found a used 4 step upgrade at the same store, used once, already had the speed feed head on it. It was a friend of mine at the store and gave it to me for the same price. I really really lucked out. Just wanted to share that if you plan to use this unit for longer than 30 minutes, it will get hot and die and not start till it cools off. I thought it would be stronger than that, but i was even told by my guy at the store that this one just isn't very powerful and will probably act up if i use it in lawn care. The speed feed head is a game changer guys!

Dealer changed for the SpeedFeed on my new Stihl for free. It's fast but on mine the line has to be really straight to come out the other end.

I found that this Trimmer head adapter size is 10mm x 1.25mm LHF, Diameter is 3-3/4 inch. You are swapping to a white color head and there are bags of screws. Will this extra screws allow fitting different brand trimmer? Say mine is a Kazz with M8 screw.

Great video

You’re a life saver

Awesome sauce!

Damn good job

Wow how do you edge with a curved shaft, you deserve a cookie With a Straght shaft I can edge blindfolded

this video is gold

Awesome bro

so on a curved head trimmer, does the the r on the spool face toward the bumpcab or toward the threaded insert????

Is powercare 2 stroke oil universal

Such a life saving change to this Echo Speed Feed 400! I bought an extra one, just in case. :-)

Why is it one line keeps breaking ??

The straight shaft weed Wackers are better than curved shaft for my opinion more balanced easy to edge than the curved shaft

The manual is useless so this is a big help. One question, when you put the spool back on is the R at the top or the L?

Thanks for the tutorial. I'm gonna get one. The rapid feed. sucks.

Was this the universal model

Why do I need the white adapter? Mine does not come with one

hi, can I install a blade kit on this echo gt 225 ? thank you

Does the universal head come with the correct white attachment you used?

The speed feeder comes standard on the srm225 correct?

It's an easy open package...

So you don't have to change the default bolt in the center for the gt-225?

When you're measuring the new line, the top half of your body is off-camera, so we can't see what "arm's length" means. Do you mean arm stretched over your heat?

Hey so u hit tha speed feed head on the ground to make more string come out message me plz

I've been using the stock head for ten years with no problem. I'm still on the first tube of pre cut wire. It breaks or wears out occasionally but it only takes a few seconds to replace. I've used those auto feeders before and never found one worth a damn.

Can you use any type of gas

Can I put a blade instead of a string trimmer

Good vid👍👍

You're pretty tall, maybe a straight shaft would be best for you. My back is sore from just watching. Good video!

HOW MUCH DOES THE SPEEDFEED COST ???

what gauge of string?

I had to laugh because in typical guy fashion you immediately used box cutter to open when in fact this is one of the few plastic containers that actually pulls apart at the tabs.

now get rid a that guard and ul be set

Alot of people ask why does Echo use those factory heads??? Its because they are making a metric shit ton of money off of selling us the speed feeds.

That head that comes with it is worthless! I'd rather spend $20 more and have the speed feed already on it!

That piece of crap rapid load head that it comes with is a nightmare. I was changing the pre-cut string every couple of minutes.

need to get rid of that curved shaft, it's terrible for your back.

Don't buy this head from amazon..theyll send you a repackage with parts missing...All I wanna do is trim my F*ckin Yard

I suggest u edit ur vids to make them faster. Most of us under 40 dont have the patience. There is so much wasted time in this vid