Installinga Prewound Reel - Troy-Bilt TB490BC Operator's Manual

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
1. Hold the OLiterspool with one hand and unscrew the
blimp knob clockwise {Fig. 32). Inspect the bolt inside
the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. FZeplace
the bump knob if damaged.
2. I_emove the old inner reel from the outer spool
[Fig. 32).
3. I_emove the spring from the old inner reel
[Fig. 32).
4. Place the spring in the new inner reel.
NOTE= Ihe 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. 40).
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, lighten securely.
Replacement Parts
See Acce&_ories / Replacement Parts.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Ihe 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 proper
oil level reading.
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings, etc., out of the engine.
Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick before
removing it.
4. I_emove 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. 41).
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick ....
O-Ring
Full -
Add 1.4-1,5 Oz.
(41-44 ml)
Top of Dipstick
6. If the level is low, add a sltlall amoLint of oil to the oil
fill hole and recheck (Fig. 42). Repeat until the oil
level reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfill the Linit.
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NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick when checking and changing the
oil [Fig. 42).
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