Thanks for the info Dave. I was hoping there was a way do get the clutch off befor I had to hack off the shroud. It looks like the clutch is the last thing added to the engine befor it is added to the cutter shaft. I guess I will just put a drummel to the plastic shroud and expose the flywheel. When I get it torn down I'll be back for help with the set-up. I will need some help with the carb as it's continuing failure is the reason this weed eater is going to be an airplane. The guy who fixed it last time said that the walbro carbs only last about a year. It lasted one day this time. After trying to start it for abot a half an hour with only one quicq run I nearly tossed the whole thing into the back of the pickup for the next dump run. But I can always use a gasser so I will convert it and try to find a better carb.