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Maintenance (continued)
Fig. 6-8
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew
the Bump Knob clockwise (Fig. 6-1, Pg. 18).
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. 6-1, Pg. 18).
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 6-1, Pg. 18).
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. 6-8).
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.
Replacement Parts:
See Accessories / Replacement Parts on page 24.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
To prevent extensive engine wear and damage to
the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in
the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil
level below the bottom of the dipstick.
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use:
1. Stop engine and allow oil to drain into the
crankcase.
2. Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a prop-
er oil level reading.
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Spring
Fig. 6-9
Fig. 6-10
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick
before removing it.
4. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe off oil.
Reinsert it all the way back in.
5. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check oil level.
Oil should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 6-9).
6. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the
oil fill hole and recheck (Fig. 6-10). Repeat until the
oil level reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick when checking and changing the oil
(Fig. 6-10).
CHANGING THE OIL
For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours
of operation. Thereafter, change the oil after every 25
hours or before storing the unit for an extended period
of time.
It is best to change the oil while the engine is still
warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more
impurities.
Wear gloves to prevent injury when handling the
unit.
O-Ring
O-Ring
Oil Fill Hole
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill
Plug/Dipstick
Top of Dipstick
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