MAINTENANCE
To install the spool retainer:
nTurn the spool retainer clockwise for model CS30. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for models SS30 and BC30.
nPull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head.
STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 26 - 28.
SPRING | SPOOL |
ARROWS ON
SPOOL
ANCHOR
HOLE
Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance.
String Diameter:
CS30
SS30
BC30
nStop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
n Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for models CS30. |
FIRST STRING
FIRST STRING
SLOT
Fig. 26
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for models SS30 and |
BC30. |
n Remove the spool from the string head. |
NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove |
any old string remaining on the spool. |
n Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft. |
(2.7 m) long. |
n Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part |
of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of |
the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on |
the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange, |
leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot. |
Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be |
at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the wound string and the |
outside edge of the spool. |
n Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom |
part of spool. Do not overfill. |
n Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to “Spool |
Replacement” earlier in this manual. |
SECOND
STRING
Fig. 27
SLOT | ARROWS ON |
| SPOOL |
Fig. 28
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