Installing A Prewound Reel - Ryobi 890r Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
6. Take approximately 25 feet (7.6 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. 35). Pull the line through the inner reel so that
the loop is as small as possible.
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.
Fig. 35
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel
(Fig. 36). 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.
NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated
will cause the cutting attachment to operate
incorrectly.
Fig. 36
8. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots
(Fig. 37).
9. Place the spring in the inner reel. Insert the ends of
the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and
place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 38). 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.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
10. Hold the inner reel in place and install the Bump
Knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the
Bump Knob counterclockwise (Fig. 32). 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. 32).
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 32).
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. 38).
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 clockwise. Tighten securely.
Replacement Parts:
See Accessories / Replacement Parts on page 24.
Holding Slots
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