Troy-Bilt TB26CO Operator's Manual page 7

LINE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Never use metal-reinforced line, wire,
chain or rope. These can break off and become
dangerous projectiles.
This section covers both SplitLine™ and standard single line
installation.
Always use original equipment manufacturer replacement line.
Use 0.080 in. (2.03 mm) line. Line other than the specified may
make the engine overheat or fail.
There are two methods to replace the trimming line:
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump
Knob counterclockwise (Fig. 13). Inspect the bolt inside the
bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump
knob if damaged.
Bolt
Bump
Knob™
2. Remove the inner reel from outer spool (Fig. 13).
3. Remove spring from the
inner reel (Fig. 13).
4. Use a clean cloth to clean the
the inner reel, spring, shaft
and inner surface of the outer
spool (Fig. 14).
5. Check the indexing teeth on
the inner reel and outer spool
for wear (Fig. 15). If necessary,
remove burrs or replace the
reel and spool.
Indexing Teeth
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Outer Spool
Inner
Reel
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with
the slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of
inner reel. Use Figure 16 to identify the inner reel you have.
For Use with Single
Line ONLY
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. Take approximately 16 feet (5 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. 17). Pull the line through
the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible.
Spring
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel (Fig. 18).
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. Take approximately 8 feet (2.5 m) of new trimming line. Insert
one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner
reel (Fig. 19). Pull the line through the inner reel until only
about 4 inches is left out.
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
(Fig. 19).
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For Use with SplitLine™
or Single Line
Slotted
Holes
Fig. 16
Loop
Fig. 17
Fig. 18