25
Fig. 59
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. 59). 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. 51). 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. 51).
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 51).
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. 59).
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.
Fig. 58
SplitLine™ Installation
8. Take approximately 2.5 m (8 feet) of new trimming
line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two
holes in the inner reel (Fig. 57). Pull the line through
the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out.
9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the
inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as
small as possible (Fig. 57).
10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches.
11. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction
indicated on the inner reel.
NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will
cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly.
12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots
(Fig. 58).
Fig. 57
Fig. 56
Loop
Holding Slots