MTD 769-00425 Trimmer User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal
(Fig. 14).
3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer
spool (Fig. 14).
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. 17).
Inner Reel
Shaft
Plunger
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. 18). 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.
7. Place the bump knob, spring, and foam seal into the
inner reel (Fig. 14).
8. Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.
9. Install new line as described in Line Installation for
the SpeedSpool
®
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
SPEEDSPOOL
®
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181472
Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181460
Inner Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181465
Foam Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181467
Inner Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181464
Bump Head™ Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181468
(Bump Knob, Inner Reel, Spring, )
These SpeedSpool
®
replacement parts can be
purchased from your local authorized dealer.
CLEANING
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.
STORAGE
Check unit before storage to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
Stop the engine or motor.
Store the unit indoors, in a dry and locked place, out
of the reach of children.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
For gas powerhead units
Allow the unit to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Drain fuel from unit. Never store the unit with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources
are present such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, etc.
TRANSPORTING
Allow the unit to cool before transporting.
Secure the unit while transporting.
For gas powerhead units
Drain fuel from unit.
Tighten fuel cap before transporting.
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