Replacing Cutter Line - McCulloch MT3025 User Manual

8-1. REPLACING CUTTER LINE (MT3025)
1. Turn knob (A) COUNTERCLOCKWISE and remove
(Figure 8-1A).
2. Remove spool (B) and spring (C) from spindle (D).
3. Remove any remaining cutter line (H).
4. Fold over evenly a 14' (4.3m) length of .095 or .080" (.24
or .20cm) cutter line. Place the looped center in one of
the slots (G) of the spool divider (Figure 8-1B).
5. Wind cutter line clockwise as shown in illustration
(Figure 8-1C), keeping tension, with each half separat-
ed by the spool divider. Wind to within 6" (15cm) of the
ends.
6. Lock each end of line into a slot (F) on opposite sides
of the spool (Figure 8-1D).
7. Install the spring (C) over the spindle (D). Insert each
end of the line through an eyelet (G) in the housing (E)
(Figure 8-1E).
8. Lower the spool into the housing (E) while feeding the
line through the eyelets (G). Ensure the spring seats
itself into the spool (Figure 8-1E).
9. Once the spool is in place, apply pressure on the spool
compressing the spring. Pull each end of the line (H)
sharply to unlock the line from the slots (Figure 8-1F).
10. Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the knob
can be threaded CLOCKWISE onto the spindle.
Tighten the knob securely by hand only (Figure 8-1G).
11. Trim the excess line to approximately 5" (13cm). This
will minimize load on engine during starting and warm-
up (Figure 8-1H).
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A.KNOB
B.SPOOL
C.SPRING
D.SPINDLE
E. HOUSING
F. SLOTS
G.EYELETS
H.CUTTER LINE
J. WRENCH
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8-1B
8 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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F D
C
H
B
F
A
8-1A
8-1C
G
E
8-1F
F
8-1D
G
C
G
E
8-1E
H
H
5"
(13mm)
8-1H
D
8-1G
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