Bolens BL26C0, BL26SS, BL26BC 17

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform

maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.

FREQUENCY	MAINTENANCE REQUIRED	REFER TO
Before starting engine	Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel	Page 12
Before starting engine	Check oil	Page 22
	Check oil	Page 22
Every 10 hours	Clean and re-oil air filter	Page 23
First change at 10 hours	Change oil	Page 23
Every 25 hours thereafter	Change oil	Page 23
Every 25 hours	Clean spark arrestor	Page 27
10 hours on new engine	Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust	Page 25
Every 25 hours	Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust	Page 25
Every 25 hours	Check spark plug condition and gap	Page 27

LINE INSTALLATION

Your trimmer is equipped with one of two cutting attachments. The BL26C0 & BL26BC use a bump head, while the BL26SS is equipped with a SpeedSpool cutting head. Refer only to the section that applies to the type of cutting attachment your unit is equipped with.

BUMP HEAD (BL26C0 & BL26BC)

This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line installation.

Always use original equipment manufacturer replacement line. Use 0.095 in. (2.41 mm) line for the BL26BC, and 0.080 in. (2.03 mm) line for the BL26C0. Line other than the specified may make the engine overheat or fail.

WARNING: Never use metal- reinforced line, wire,

chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles.

There are two methods to replace the trimming line:

•Wind the inner reel with new line

•Install a prewound inner reel

Winding the Existing Inner Reel

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob. For the BL26BC, unscrew it clockwise (Fig. 31). For the BL26C0, unscrew the Bump Knob counterclockwise (Fig. 32).

Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

BL26BC

Outer Spool

	Spring
	Inner Reel
	Bolt
	Bump Knob
	Fig. 31
BL26C0	Outer Spool
	Bolt

Spring

Bump

Knob™Inner

Reel

Fig. 32

2. Remove the inner reel from outer spool (Fig. 31 or 32).