gh400- trimmer

[Z]

I think from reading the other posts, that I need to replace the lever ( part # 57 for my GH400 trimmer). The cord release is not measured and it tangles every time, around the shaft. My question is, how do I get that little lever out of there? I'm afraid to break it off by using too much pull. Thanks
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[Brad]

First of all check to see that the lever is free moving and not binding up on any obstruction or even on itself. The lever on my trimmer broke completely off and that's why mine wouldn't release correctly. If yours is free moving, then it may be something else. Please make sure that you check that first.

Now, if it is, indeed, your lever, take a small flat screwdriver with a wide blade and gently pry it from its setting until you can firmly grasp it with a pair of pliers. With the pliers, pull up on the lever while twisting it back and forth off of it's mount and it should come free.