MTD Yard Machines Y700 Operator's Manual page 12

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer
spool for wear. If necessary, remove burrs or replace
the reel and spool. See Figure 14.
Indexing Teeth
Figure 14
NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel
containing slotted holes. Single line can be used
on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 15 to
identify the inner reel you have.
Slotted Holes
For Use with
Single Line ONLY
Figure 15
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.
Single Line Installation
Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation
6. Cut approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) of new trimming
line, then loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each
end of the line through one of the two holes in the
inner reel. Pull the line through the inner reel so that
the loop is as small as possible. See Figure 16.
Figure 16
For Use with SplitLine™
or Single Line
Loop
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers onto the reel. See
Figure 17. 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. Proceed to step 11.
SplitLine™ Installation
8. Cut approximately 12 feet (3.65 m) of new trimming
line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two
holes in the inner reel. Pull the line through the inner
reel until only about 4 inches is left out. See Figure 18.
9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the
inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as
small as possible. See Figure 18.
10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches.
11. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction
indicated on the inner reel.
NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will
cause the cutting attachment to operate
incorrectly.
12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots.
See Figure 19.
13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the
outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside
the outer spool. See Figure 20. 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 reel.
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Figure 17
Figure 18
Loop