6.
Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner
reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and
outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line
from the holding slots in the spool.
7.
Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by
turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Failure to maintain the air filter properly can result in poor
performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine.
1. Open the air filter cover by unscrewing the cover screw (Fig. 35).
2. Remove the air filter and the screen that sits behind it (Fig. 35).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat the filter.
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Replace the air filter and the screen that sits behind it (Fig. 35).
NOTE:
Operating the unit without the air filter
WILL VOID
the
warranty.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Insert the hooks on the air filter
housing into the slots on the air filter cover (Fig. 35).
8. Swing the air filter cover to the right and align the cover screw
with the cover screw hole (Fig. 35). Tighten the cover screw to
secure the air filter cover.
NOTE:
Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will
cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly.
12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots (Fig. 33).
13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer
spool and place inner reel with spring inside the outer spool
(Fig. 34). Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While
holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and
pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel.
NOTE:
The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
14. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by
turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
1.
Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump
knob clockwise (Fig. 26). Inspect the bolt inside the bump
knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob
if damaged.
2.
Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 26).
3.
Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 26).
4.
Place the spring in the new inner reel.
NOTE:
The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
5.
Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer
spool (Fig. 34).
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Holding Slots
Fig. 34
Spring
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or service it.
12
Screen
Fig. 35
Hooks
Air Filter
Cover
Air Filter
Air Filter
Housing
Air Filter Cover
Cover Screw
Cover
Screw Hole
Air Filter
Housing
Slots
