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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.
2. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel
counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer
spool and inner reel (Fig. 13).
LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL
®
Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.)
replacement line. Larger line may make the engine
overheat or fail.
WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line,
wire, or rope, etc.. These can break off and
become a dangerous projectile.
There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool
®
trimming line.
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to
install new trimming line.
1. Cut two pieces of 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) trimming line,
10 feet (3 m.) long.
Top View Of The
SpeedSpool
®
Outer Spool
Arrows
Inner Reel
Bump Knob
Fig. 13
12
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO:
Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Page 9
Every 10 Hours Clean and re-oil air filter. Page 15
Every 50 Hours Check spark plug condition and gap. Page 16
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to an authorized
service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
These required maintenance procedures should be
performed at the frequency stated in the table. They
should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal
injury, never do maintenance or repairs with
unit running. Always do maintenance and
repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug
wire to ensure the unit will not start.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all
vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at
a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12