Ryobi 990r manual Rewinding the Existing Reel, Correct Line to Use, Removing the Existing Reel

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

2. Remove the inner reel (Fig. 27).

LINE INSTALLATION

The trimming line may be replaced by two different meth- ods - rewinding the existing reel or installing a prewound reel.

REWINDING THE EXISTING REEL

To rewind the existing reel you must:

1.Check for the correct line size.

2.Remove the existing reel and spring.

3.Wind the existing reel with the new line.

4.Reinstall the existing reel and spring.

The Correct Line to Use

WARNING

Always use genuine Monoflail® replacement line.

Do not use metal-reinforced line.

It is very important to use the correct size line. A line with a diameter of 2.41 mm (.095 in) must be used. The engine may overheat and fail if you use a larger line.

Removing the Existing Reel

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob clockwise (Fig. 26). Inspect the captured bolt inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob if it is damaged.

Bump Knob

Fig. 26

Inner Reel

Fig. 27

3.Use a clean cloth to clean the inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 28).

NOTE: Always clean the inner reel, outer spool, and shaft before reassembling the bump head.

Fig. 28

4.Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 29). If necessary, deburr or replace the reel and spool.

Fig. 29

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