4. Thread
the strings
into the eyelets
(D)
in the stringhead
(E). Carefully
push
the spool
into the stringhead
(gently
pull the strings
to the outside
if
necessary).
When
the spool is in the
stringhead,
grasp
the strings
and putt
sharply
to release
them from the slots
in the spool.
(See Fig.
2).
5. Push down
and turn the spool counter-
clockwise
until it no longer turns.
Hold
spool
down and rotate
clockwise
a
small amount.
Release
the spool.
The
spool
should
be locked
down in the
stringhead.
If not, hold down and
rotate until locked.
6. Make
sure stringhead
and spool
retainer
are installed
on drive shaft (F)
by turning the retainer clockwise to tighten.
7. Pull the strings again to rotate the spool
into cutting position.
Push the spool
retainer down while pulling on string(s) to
manually advance string and to check for
proper assembly
of the stringhead.
STRING REPLACEMENT
1. Stop engine.
Hold stringhead
and
unscrew spool retainer.
Turn counter-
clockwise.
2. Remove
spool from stringhead
(Note:
Keep spring
(B) attached
to spool)
(Fig. 2).
Remove
any old string
remaining
on spool
3. Insert one 11 foot long string
into
anchor hole
(G) in spool
as shown
(see Fig. 3). Wind string
#1, in upper
space counterclockwise
as shown
by
the arrows
on the flange
(H) (see Fig.
4) and place
string end in slot
(I) on
upper spool flange
(see Fig. 4). Extend
string 6 inches
(15cm)
beyond
slot.
After winding,
there
should
be at least
1/4" (6ram)
between
the wound
string
and the outside
edge of the spool.
DO
NOT OVERFILL.
4. Repeat step 3 with #2 string and again,
DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Follow Spool Replacement
instructions
in steps 4 through 7.
A "--t"
Fig. 1
#
2
G
\
#
1
Fig. 3
B
\
F
Fig. 2
C
E
Fig. 4