MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

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. 55).

Inner Reel

Fig. 55

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. 56). Remove any dirt or debris from the shaft.

Shaft

Plunger

Fig. 56

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 into the outer spool.

7.Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal into the inner reel (Fig. 52).

8.Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.

9.Install new line as described in Line Installation for the SpeedSpool®.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear and

damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick.

The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use:

1.Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.

2.Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper oil level reading.

3.Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick before removing it.

4.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe off oil. Reinsert it all the way back in.

5.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check the oil level. Oil should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 57).

Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick

O-Ring

Full

Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.

(41-44 ml)

Top of Dipstick

Fig. 57

6.If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 58). Repeat this procedure until the oil level reaches the top of the dipstick.

NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.

O-Ring

Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick

Oil Fill Hole

Fig. 58

NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug/dipstick when checking and changing the oil (Fig. 58).

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