MNSTALUNG a Prewound Reel, AIR Filter Maintenance

mNSTALUNG A PREWOUND REEL

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 12). Inspect the boHt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freeHy. RepHacethe bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the oHdinner reeHfrom the outer spooH (Fig. 13).

3.Remove the spring from the oHdinner reeH (Fig. 13).

4.Mace the spring in the new inner reel

NOTE: The spring must be assemMed on the inner reeH before reassemMing the cutting attachment.

5.Insert the ends of the Hinethrough the eyeHetsin the outer spooH(Fig. 20).

6.Mace the new inner reeHinside the outer spool Push the inner reeHand outer spooHtogether. WNe hoHdingthe inner reeHand 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 clockwise. Tighten securely.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

WARNmNG: Toavoidserious

personal injury,

always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

1. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 21).

NOTE: The blue choke lever must be in Position 2 to remove the air filter/muffler cover.

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21). Use a flat blade or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.

3.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Blue Choke Lever

Position 2

Screws

Fig. 21

Cleaning the Air Filter

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain your air filter properly can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to your engine.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler

cover (Fig. 22).

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 23). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 24).

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 25).

Air FHter

Cover

Inside Muffler

Fig. 22

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

6.Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 22).

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly will VOID the warranty.

Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

1.Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muffler. Align the screw holes.

2.Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21) and tighten.