MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
3.Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 20).
4.Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel, and foam seal. Wash the inner reel with warm soapy water (Fig. 29).
Inner Reel
Fig. 29
5.Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger, press down on the plunger (Fig. 30). Remove any dirt or debris from the shaft.
Shaft
Plunger
Fig. 30
NOTE: The inner reel must be totally dry before reinstalling it into the outer spool. Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer spool assembly.
6.Place the inner reel in the outer spool.
7.Place the bump knob, spring, and foam seal in the inner reel (Fig. 26).
8.Tighten the bump knob by pressing down and turning clockwise.
9.Install new line as described in Line Installation for the SpeedSpool® Pg. 17.
NOTE: A replacement Inner Reel
Part # 181460, or Bump Knob™ assembly Part # 181468, can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.
1.Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) (Fig. 31) to remove the air filter/muffler cover.
2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 31). Use a flat blade or #20 Torx bit screwdriver.
Choke Lever
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Screws | Screws |
Fig. 31
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
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