INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob clockwise, Figure 15. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool, Figure 24.

3.Remove the spring from the old inner reel.

4.Place the spring in the new inner reel.

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

5.Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool, Figure 32.

6.Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the the reel and 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 counterclockwise. Tighten securely.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.

1.Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B), Figure 33.

NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to remove the air filter/muffler cover, Figure 33.

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover, Figure 33. Use a flat blade or #T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

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

Choke Lever

Partial Choke

Position (B)

Screws

Screws

FIGURE 33

Cleaning the Air Filter

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Remove the air filter from behind the air filter/muffler cover, Figure 34.

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water, Figure 35. 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, Figure 36.

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil, Figure 37.

Air Filter

Inside Muffler

Cover

FIGURE 34

FIGURE 35

FIGURE 36

FIGURE 37

6.Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover, Figure 34.

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.

NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to install the air filter/muffler cover, Figure 21.

2.Insert the four (4) screws into the holes in the air filter/muffler cover and tighten, Figure 33. Use a flat blade or #T20 Torx bit screwdriver. Do not over- tighten. Do not force.

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