2. Remove the Bump Knob, foam seal, spring, reel,
and trimming line from the reel housing (Fig. 21).
3. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring,
reel, and foam seal. Remove any existing line from
the reel before cleaning. Wash the reel with warm
soapy water (Fig. 22).
NOTE: The reel must be completely dry before
reinstalling it into the reel housing. Do not lubricate the
reel or reel housing assembly.
4. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the reel
housing. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger,
press down on the plunger (Fig. 23). Remove any dirt
and/or debris from the shaft.
5. Install the reel, spring, foam seal, and Bump Knob
into the reel housing (Fig. 21).
6. Tighten the Bump Knob clockwise.
7. Install new line as described on pages 12 and 13.
Installing a Prewound Reel
1. Insert the ends of the two trimming lines into the
eyelets in the reel housing (Fig. 24), then grasp the
ends and pull firmly to release the line from the
holding slots in the reel.
2. Hold the reel in place and install the Bump Knob,
spring and foam seal in the counterclockwise
direction. Line installation is now complete.
Reel
Spring
Foam Seal
Bump Knob
Fig. 21
Reel
Fig. 22
STORING THE UNIT
Clean the unit thoroughly before storing it. Store the unit
in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out
of the reach of children.
ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181472
Replacement Line Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-85825
Reel Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610317
Bump Head Knob Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153066
Cutting Attachment Shield and Blade Assembly .153646
Cutting Attachment Shield Screws . . . . . . . . . . . 180531
Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 682075
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Shaft
Plunger
Fig. 23
Fig. 24