Replacing Quick-Lock Head; Quick Lock Head Disassembly; Quick-Lock Head Assembly; Head Height Adjustment - Generac Power Systems Trimmer/Mower Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Replacing Quick-Lock Head

Quick Lock Head Disassembly

1. See Figure 4-1. Align the hole in the anti wrap can-
ister (A) with the hole in the internal housing.
Figure 4-1. Quick Lock Head Disassembly
2. Insert a Phillips-head screwdriver through the hole
in the anti wrap canister and into the hole in the
internal housing.
3. Rotate the Mow-Ball® assembly until the screw
driver slides into a hole in the shaft.
4. Turn the Mow-Ball® clockwise and unscrew the
Mow-Ball from the bearing house.
NOTE: If the Mow-Ball® continues to turn, but does not
come off, verify the screwdriver is locked into the shaft.
NOTE: If the Mow-Ball will not turn by hand, loosen the
bolt in the bottom of the Mow-Ball® with a 9/16" socket.
5. Slide the line plates off the shaft.

Quick-Lock Head Assembly

NOTE: Improper installation can damage trimmer bear-
ings.
1. See Figure 4-2. Install molded spacers (A), quick
lock (B) and adapter (C) onto the shaft
A
C
B
E
D
Figure 4-2. Cord Head Assembly
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2. Place Mow-Ball® bolt (D) into the hex cavity of
3. See
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4. While holding the Mow-Ball bolt head in place turn
5. Continue turning the Mow-Ball until tight.
Personal injury. Verify all tools have been removed
from unit after service. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or equipment damage

Head Height Adjustment

The following steps adjust cord head height in 1-1/2 in
(3.81 cm) increments.
1. See
2. For a middle cutting height setting, install one
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Mow-Ball (E).
Figure 4-3. Align the hole in the anti wrap can-
ister with a hole in the internal housing and insert a
Phillip head screwdriver through both holes (F).
Figure 4-3. Quick Lock Head Assembly
the Mow-Ball counterclockwise to start the bolt
onto the shaft.
WARNING
Figure 4-4. Remove Mow-Ball (A) quick lock
(B) and adapter, and spacers (C) off the shaft. Do
not remove anti-wrap canister (D).See
Head Disassembly
spacer (B), the quick lock with adapter (C), fol-
lowed by the second spacer (B) onto shaft.
D
B
Figure 4-4. Middle Cutting Height Setting
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Quick Lock
C
A
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