MTD YM25 - Manual (Page 14)

14
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
SpeedSpool ® Replacement Parts
Refer to the Accessories/Replacement Parts section.
4. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump
knob, spring and foam seal. Press down and turn the
bump knob clockwise. Grasp the ends and pull
firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the
inner reel. See Figure 21.
Releasing the Inner Reel
If the SpeedSpool ® does not release line correctly, pull
the ends of the line firmly from the spool. See Figure 20.
If this does not the release line, follow the Cleaning the
SpeedSpool
® instructions.
2. Pull the old inner reel with existing line from the outer
spool.
3. Insert the ends of the prewound inner reel line into
the outer spool eyelets. See Figure 22. Push the new
inner reel, arrow side up, into the outer spool.
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. See Figure 24.
Cleaning the SpeedSpool ®
Cleaning the SpeedSpool ® may be necessary if:
• A jammed or excessive line must be removed
• The SpeedSpool ® becomes difficult to wind or does
not operate correctly when bumping the head on the
ground
1. Hold the outer spool, and unscrew the bump knob
counterclockwise. See Figure 23.
2. Pull out the bump knob, spring and foam seal.
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. See Figure 21.
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. See Figure 25. Remove
any dirt or debris from the shaft.
Inner Reel
3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer
spool. See Figure 22.
Figure 24
Figure 23
Figure 22
Figure 25