Yard-Man YM137 CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL®, SPEEDSPOOL REPLACEMENT PARTS, CLEANING THE UNIT, STORAGE, INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS, Releasing the Inner Reel

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Releasing the Inner Reel

If the SpeedSpool® does not release line correctly, pull the ends of the line firmly from the spool (Fig. 19). If this does not the release line, 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 unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 22).

2.Pull out the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 20).

Shaft

Plunger

Fig. 24

7.Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal into the inner reel (Fig. 20).

8.Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.

9.Install new line as described in Line Installation for the SpeedSpool®.

Fig. 22

3.Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 21).

4.Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel with warm soapy water (Fig. 23).

Inner Reel

Fig. 23

5.Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger, press down on the plunger (Fig. 24). 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.

SPEEDSPOOL REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181472 Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181460 Inner Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181465 Foam Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181467 Inner Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181464 Bump Knob Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181468

These SpeedSpool® replacement parts can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

CLEANING THE UNIT

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,

always turn your unit off and unplug it before you clean or service it.

Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the power source. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth. Also keep the air vents free of obstructions.

STORAGE

•Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

•Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.

•Store the unit out of the reach of children.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS

Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Inspect the connectors for damage. Replace cords if defective or damaged.

13