MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING A
1.Turn the bump knob
counterclockwise and | Bump Knob | |
remove the bump knob, | ||
spring and foam seal | Foam Seal | |
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(Fig. 23). | Spring | |
2. Pull the old inner reel | ||
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with existing line from |
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the outer spool. |
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3.Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into the outer spool
eyelets (Fig. 24). Push | Inner |
the new inner reel, arrow | Reel |
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side up, into the outer |
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press down on the plunger (Fig. 27). Remove any dirt or debris from the shaft.
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. 23).
Shaft
Plunger
Fig. 27
spool. | Fig. 23 | |
4. Hold the inner reel in | ||
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place and install the |
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bump knob, spring and |
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foam seal. Press down |
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and turn the bump knob |
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clockwise. Grasp the |
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ends and pull firmly to |
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release the line from the |
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holding slots in the inner |
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reel (Fig. 23). |
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Releasing the Inner Reel |
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If the SpeedSpool® does not |
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release line correctly, pull the |
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ends of the line firmly from |
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the spool (Fig. 22). If this |
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does not the release line, |
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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 (Fig. 2).
Fig. 24 |
follow the Cleaning the |
SpeedSpool® instructions. |
CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL®
Cleaning the SpeedSpool® may be necessary if:
•A jammed or excessive line must be removed
•The SpeedSpool® becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground
1. Hold the outer spool, and |
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unscrew the bump knob |
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counterclockwise (Fig. 25). |
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2.Pull out the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 23).
3.Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 24).
4.Remove any existing line from the inner reel before
cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel
3.Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine. Clean the area around the 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. 28).
6.If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 29).
Repeat this procedure until the oil level reaches the top of the dipstick.
Top of Dipstick
Fig. 28
Oil Fill Plug/
Dipstick 
Oil Fill Hole
Fig. 29
and foam seal. Wash the inner reel with warm soapy water (Fig. 26).
5. Clean the shaft and the |
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inner surface of the outer |
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spool. To clean the shaft |
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underneath the plunger, | Fig. 26 |
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NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the
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