MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
counterclockwise
and remove the
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.
bump knob, spring
and foam seal (Figs.
6.
7.
Place the inner reel into the outer spool.
Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal into the inner reel
(Fig. 27).
27
& 28).
2.
Pull the old inner
reel with existing
line from the outer
spool.
8.
9.
Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.
Install new line as described in Line Installation for the
SpeedSpool®.
3.
Insert the ends of
the prewound inner
reel line into the
outer spool eyelets
(Fig. 26). Push the
new inner reel,
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Fig. 26
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in
the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each
use:
Bump Knob
Foam Seal
1.
2.
Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
arrow side up, into
the outer spool.
Place the engine on
a flat, level surface
with the cutting
Spring
4.
Hold the inner reel
in place and install
the bump knob,
spring and foam
seal (Fig. 27). Press
down and turn the
bump knob
clockwise. Grasp
the ends and pull
firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the inner reel.
head shield hanging
off a work bench or
table to get a proper
oil level reading (Fig.
31).
Inner Reel
Fig. 31
3.
Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the engine.
Clean the area around the dipstick
Fig. 27
before removing it.
4.
5.
Remove the oil fill plug.
Look into the oil fill hole, use a
flashlight if needed. The oil should be
just touching the inner most thread
(Fig. 32).
Releasing the Inner Reel
If the SpeedSpool® does not release line correctly, pull the ends of
the line firmly from the spool (Fig. 25). If this does not the release
line, follow the Cleaning the SpeedSpool® instructions.
MaxOil Fill Line
Fig. 32
6.
If the oil level is not touching the inner
most thread on the oil fill hole, add a
small amount of oil
NOTE: Do not wind the inner reel before installing the second
piece of line.
CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL®
Cleaning the SpeedSpool® may be necessary if:
•
to the oil fill hole and
recheck (Fig. 32).
Repeat this
Oil Fill
Plug/Dipstick
A jammed or
excessive line must be
procedure until the
oil level reaches the
inner most thread on
the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not overfill
the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug when
checking and changing the oil (Fig. 33).
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of
operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will
CAUTION: Wear gloves to prevent injury when
handling the unit.
O-Ring
removed
Oil Fill Hole
•
The SpeedSpool®
becomes difficult to
wind or does not
operate correctly when
bumping the head on
the ground
Hold the outer
spool, and unscrew
the bump knob
counterclockwise
(Fig. 28).
Pull out the bump
knob, spring and
foam seal (Fig. 27).
Pull the inner reel
with existing line
from the outer spool
(Fig. 29).
Fig. 33
Fig. 28
1.
Inner Reel
2.
3.
flow freely and carry
away more impurities.
1.
Unplug spark plug
boot to prevent
4.
5.
Remove any existing
line from the inner
Fig. 29
accidental starting.
2.
3.
Remove the oil fill plug.
reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the
knob, spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel
with warm soapy
Fig. 34
Pour the oil out of
the oil fill hole and
into a container by
tipping the unit to a
vertical position (Fig.
water (Fig. 29).
Shaft
Clean the shaft and
the inner surface of
the outer spool. To
clean the shaft
Plunger
34).
Allow ample
time for complete
drainage.
underneath the
Fig. 35
4.
5.
Wipe up any oil
residue on the unit and clean up any oil that may have spilled.
Dispose of the oil according to Federal, State and local regulations.
Refill the crankcase with 3.04 fluid ounce (90 ml) of SAE 30 SF,
SG, SH oil.
plunger, press down
on the plunger (Fig.
30).
Remove any dirt
or debris from the
shaft.
Fig. 30
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