Troy-Bilt TB425CS Operator's Manual page 15

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
4. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump
knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 47). Press down
and turn the bump knob clockwise. Grasp the ends
and pull firmly to release the line from the holding
slots in the inner reel.
Releasing the Inner Reel
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If the SpeedSpool does not release line correctly, pull
the ends of the line firmly from the spool (Fig. 46). If this
does not the release line, follow the Cleaning the
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SpeedSpool instructions.
CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL
Cleaning the SpeedSpool
• A jammed or excessive line must be removed
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• The SpeedSpool becomes difficult to wind or does
not operate correctly when bumping the head on the
ground
1. Hold the outer spool, and unscrew the bump knob
counterclockwise (Fig. 49).
2. Pull out the bump knob, spring and foam seal (Fig. 47).
3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer
spool (Fig. 48).
4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before
cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,
spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel
with warm soapy water (Fig. 50).
Fig. 48
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may be necessary if:
Fig. 49
Inner Reel
5. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer
spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger,
press down on the plunger (Fig. 51). Remove any dirt
or debris from the shaft.
Shaft
Plunger
NOTE: The inner reel must be totally dry before
reinstalling it into the outer spool. Do not lubricate
the inner reel or outer spool assembly.
6. Place the inner reel into the outer spool.
7. Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal into the
inner reel (Fig. 47).
8. Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.
9. Install new line as described in Line Installation for
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the SpeedSpool .
Fig. 50
Fig. 51
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