SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Holding Slots

Figure 19

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

14.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning clockwise. Tighten securely.

Eyelet

Eyelet

Spring

Figure 20

Installing a Pre Wound Reel

1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise. See Figure 12. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if damaged.

2.Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool. See Figure 13.

3.Remove the spring from the old inner reel. See Figure 13.

4.Place the spring in the new inner reel.

NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment.

5.Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool. See Figure 20.

6.Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the reel.

7.Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob by turning clockwise. Tighten securely.

Replacement Parts

For replacement parts, refer to the Accessories / Replacement Parts section.

Air Filter Maintenance

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or service it.

1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B).

NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL choke position (B) to remove the air filter/ muffler cover. See Figure 21.

2.Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/ muffler cover. See Figure 21. Use a flat blade or T20 Torx bit screwdriver.

3.Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.

Choke Lever

Partial Choke

Position (B)

Screws

Screws

Figure 21

Cleaning the Air Filter

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean it or perform any maintenance.

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty.

1.Remove air filter/muffler cover. See Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover.

2.Turn cover over and look inside to locate the air filter. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter/muffler cover. See Figure 22.

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water. See Figure 23. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely.

4.Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter. See Figure 24.

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil. See Figure 25.

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