MTD YM26CO - Manual (Page 22)

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4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before
cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,
spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel
with warm soapy water (Fig. 55).
Shaft
Plunger
NOTE: The inner reel must be totally dry before
reinstalling it into the outer spool. Do not lubricate
the inner reel or outer spool assembly.
6. Place the inner reel into the outer spool.
7. Place the bump knob, spring and foam seal into the
inner reel (Fig. 52).
8. Press the bump knob down and tighten clockwise.
9. Install new line as described in Line Installation for
the SpeedSpool ® .
5. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer
spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger,
press down on the plunger (Fig. 56). Remove any dirt
or debris from the shaft.
Fig. 56
Inner Reel
Fig. 55
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
The importance of checking and maintaining the proper
oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Check oil before each use:
1. Stop the engine and allow oil to drain into the crankcase.
2. Place the unit on a flat, level surface to get a proper
oil level reading.
3. Keep dirt, grass clippings and other debris out of the
engine. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick
before removing it.
4. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and wipe off oil.
Reinsert it all the way back in.
5. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick and check the oil level.
Oil should be up to the top of the dipstick (Fig. 57).
6. If the level is low, add a small amount of oil to the oil
fill hole and recheck (Fig. 58). Repeat this procedure
until the oil level reaches the top of the dipstick.
NOTE: Do not overfill the unit.
Top of Dipstick
O-Ring
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Fig. 57
Fig. 58
NOTE: Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill
plug/dipstick when checking and changing the
oil (Fig. 58).
Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick
Oil Fill Hole
O-Ring
Full
Add 1.4-1.5 Oz.
(41-44 ml)
To prevent extensive
engine wear and
damage to the unit, always maintain the
proper oil level in the crankcase. Never
operate the unit with the oil level below the
bottom of the dipstick.
CAUTION: