MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL®
Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail.
WARNING: Do not use metal reinforced line.
There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool® trimming line.
•Wind the inner reel with new line
•Install a prewound inner reel
NOTE: Replacement line Part # 181472, or a prewound reel, Part # 181460 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install new trimming line.
1.Cut two pieces of 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) trimming line, 10 feet (3 m.) long.
WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long.
2.Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer spool and inner reel (Fig. 20).
Top View Of The SpeedSpool®
Outer Spool | Arrows |
Inner Reel
Bump Knob
Fig. 20
3.Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking holes (Figs. 21 and 22).
4.Insert a piece of trimming line into one of the two eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the line loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. 21). Do not bend the line when inserting it into the eyelet.
Trimming Line
Eyelet
Line Loading Hole
Fig. 21
5.Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 22). Do not push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm.) into the line locking hole. When inserted correctly the line will form a small loop (Fig. 22).
Line Locking Hole
Fig. 22
6.Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is tight against the inner reel (Fig. 23).
Fig. 23
7.Repeat procedures
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