MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
LINE INSTALLATION
Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail.
Outer Spool
Shaft
WARNING: Do not use metal reinforced line.
There are two methods to replace the trimming line.
•Wind the inner reel with new line
•Install a prewound inner reel
NOTE: Replacement line Part # 610375, or a prewound reel, Part # 153577 can be purchased from you local authorized dealer.
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 12). Inspect the bolt inside the
Bump Knob™ to make sure it moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob™ if damaged.
NOTE: A Bump Knob™, Part # 153066 can
be purchased from you local authorized dealer.
Bump Knob™
Fig. 12
2.Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 13).
3.Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 13).
NOTE: An inner reel spring, Part # 610317 can be purchased from you local authorized dealer.
Inner Reel
Spring
Fig. 13
4.Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
5.Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 15). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool.
NOTE: A cutting attachment head assembly, Part # 180879 can be purchased from you local authorized dealer.
Indexing Teeth
Fig. 15
15