MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING THE RAPID REWIND™ HEAD
NOTE: Also perform these steps when replacing inner reel with a new prewound reel.
Cleaning the Rapid Rewind™ may be necessary if:
•A jammed or excessive line must be removed
•The Rapid Rewind™ becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground.
1.Hold the outer spool, and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 18).
3.Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool.
4.If rewinding with new line, 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. 20).
Inner Reel
Fig. 20
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. 21). Remove any dirt or debris from the shaft.
Fig. 18
Shaft
2. Pull out the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 19).
Plunger
Bump Knob 
Foam Seal 
Spring 
Inner Reel 
Fig. 19
Fig. 21
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 cleaned and empty or new prewound inner reel into the outer spool.
7.Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal onto the inner reel (Fig. 19).
8.Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.
9.Install new line in the empty inner reel as described in Line Installation for the Rapid Rewind™.
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE •
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal
skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to a Sears or other authorized service dealer.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by a Sears or other authorized service dealer.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine, inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary after 50 hours of operation. If you
notice lost RPM, poor performance or general lack of acceleration, this service may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this inspection, refer service to a Sears or other qualified service dealer for repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself as engine damage may result from contaminants involved in the cleaning process for the port.
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 | SEE | |
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Before starting engine | Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel | Page 6 | |
Check oil | Page 11 | ||
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Every 10 hours | Clean and | Page 11 | |
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First change at 10 hours | Change oil | Page 11 | |
At 25 hours/every 25 hours | Change oil | Page 11 | |
Every 50 hours | Clean spark arrestor | Page 13 | |
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10 hours on new engine | Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust | Page 12 | |
Every 25 hours | Check rocker arm to valve clearance and adjust | Page 12 | |
Every 25 hours | Check spark plug condition and gap | Page 13 | |
As necessary | Clean the Rapid Rewind™ Head | Page 10 | |
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