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Fig. 35
Spring
13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the
outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside the
outer spool (Fig. 35). 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.
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 counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Installing a Prewound Wheel
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the
bump knob clockwise (Fig. 27). 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
(Fig. 27).
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 27).
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 (Fig. 35).
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 spool.
7. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump knob
by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
Replacement Parts
See Accessories / Replacement Parts.
Always use original equipment manufacturer ™ 0.080
inch (2.03 mm) replacement line. Lines other than those
specified may make the engine overheat or fail.
There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool
®
trimming line:
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a pre-wound inner reel
Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to
install a new trimming line.
1. Cut two pieces of 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) trimming
line, 10 feet (3 m) 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. 36).
Top View Of The SpeedSpool
®
Outer Spool
Inner Reel
Fig. 36
Bump Knob
Arrows
TRIMMER LINE INSTALLATION:
SPEEDSPOOL
Never use metal-
reinforced line, wire,
chain or rope. These can break off and
become dangerous projectiles.
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.
WARNING: