MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 26).
Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
Fig. 26
Air Filter
Fig. 24
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 25).
Fig. 25
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FILTER EVERY
10 HOURS OF OPERATION. Your unit’s air filter
is one of the most important areas to maintain.
If it is not maintained, you will void the warranty.
Before cleaning, make sure the unit is turned off.
1. Remove the carburetor/air filter cover
by pushing on the tab on top of the cover
(Fig. 24).
Fig. 22
NOTE: The inner reel must be completely dry
before reinstalling it into the outer spool.
Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer
spool assembly.
4. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the
outer spool. To clean the shaft underneath
the plunger, press down on the plunger
(Fig. 22). Remove any dirt and/or debris
from the shaft.
Shaft
Plunger
5. Install the inner reel, spring, foam seal, and
Bump Knob into the outer spool (Fig. 20).
6. Tighten the Bump Knob clockwise.
7. Install new line as described in Line
Installation for the SpeedSpool.
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
1. Insert the ends of the two trimming lines into
the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. 23), then
grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the
line from the holding slots in the outer spool.
2. Hold the inner reel in place and install the
Bump Knob, spring and foam seal in the
counterclockwise direction. Line installation
is now complete.
Fig. 23
Carburetor/
Air Filter
Cover
Tab