MTD YM26CO, YM26CS, YM26SS, YM26BC Operator's Manual page 18

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
3. Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 31 or 32).
4. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel, spring,
shaft and inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 33).
5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer
spool for wear (Fig. 34 or 35). If necessary, remove
burrs or replace the reel and spool.
Indexing Teeth
Indexing Teeth
NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel
with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on
either type of inner reel. Use Figure 36 to identify
the inner reel you have.
For Use with Single
Line ONLY
Slotted
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Fig. 33
YM26BC
Fig. 34
YM26C0
Fig. 35
For Use with SplitLine™
or Single Line
Holes
Fig. 36
NOTE: 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.
YM26C0
Single Line Installation
Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation
6. Take approximately 16 feet (5 m) of new trimming
line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of
the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel
(Fig. 37 or 38). Pull the line through the inner reel so
that the loop is as small as possible.
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel
(Fig. 39 or 40). Wind the line in the direction indicated
on the inner reel. Place your index finger between the
two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Do not
overlap the ends of the line. Proceed to step 11.
YM26BC
YM26BC
Loop
Fig. 37
Loop
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40