MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con- tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 21 - 23.
If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this manual.
Use only .095 in. trimmer line.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer clockwise.
Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head housing from the drive shaft.
Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down and hold the spool and housing together while complet- ing the installation.
Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise.
Install line as described in Line replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 23 - 25.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the arrows on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.
nCut one piece of trimmer line 10 ft. long. Insert the line into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until the end of the line comes out the other side of the string head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides of the spool.
Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to manually advance the line and to check for proper as- sembly of the string head.
INSTALLING DUAL SPOOL™ FIXED LINE STRING HEAD INSERT
See Figures 26 - 27.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Hold the string head and remove the spool retainer .
Remove the spool and spring from the string head by turning it clockwise. Store parts for later use.
Find the word LOAD on top of the Dual Spool™ Fixed Line String Head Insert, then locate the openings on the sides of the insert beneath LOAD. Place the insert inside the string head so that the openings on the sides of the insert align with the slots on the sides of the string head. Make sure the spool is completely seated.
Reinstall the spool retainer on the string head and turn counterclockwise to secure.
Install line as described in the next section of this manual .
INSTALLING LINE IN DUAL SPOOL™ FIXED LINE STRING HEAD INSERT
See Figure 27.
Use monofilament line between .095 in. and .105 in. diameter. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Gather two of the
Insert the lines into the eyelets located on the sides of the string head. Line should be pushed in until approximately 1 in. protrudes from the holes on the top of the string head.
Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on the top of the string head.
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