Snapper S27SS Operator's Manual page 15

Part 3 - Installing the Inner Reel
1. Pass the two line ends through the eyelets in the outer spool
(Fig. 21).
2. Place the spring inside the inner reel (Fig. 21).
3. Insert the inner reel into the outer spool (Fig. 21). Push the inner
reel and outer spool together.
4. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, firmly pull
the two line ends to release them from the holding slots.
5. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, screw the
bump knob on counterclockwise (Fig. 15). Tighten the bump
knob securely.
MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER
Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can
cause permanent damage to the engine. Engine failure due to
improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Open the air filter cover by unscrewing the cover screw (Fig. 22).
2. Remove the air filter from the air filter housing (Fig. 22).
3. Wash the air filter in detergent and water. Rinse the air filter
thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Lightly coat the air filter with clean SAE 30 oil.
5. Squeeze the air filter to spread and remove excess oil.
6. Reinstall the air filter in the air filter housing (Fig. 22).
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will
VOID the warranty.
7. Insert the hooks on the air filter housing into the slots on the air
filter cover (Fig. 23).
8. Swing the air filter cover to the right and align the cover screw
with the cover screw hole (Fig. 23). Tighten the cover screw to
secure the air filter cover.
NOTE: Do not over tighten as this may strip the screw.
Outer Spool
Eyelets
Air Filter Cover
Cover Screw
Slots
Air Filter
Cover
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Spring
Inner Reel
Fig. 21
Air Filter
Air Filter
Housing
Fig. 22
Cover
Hooks
Screw Hole
Air Filter
Housing
Fig. 23