Operator's Manual

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Figure 16
Straight Shaft
Cover
Latches
Knob
Hex Bolt
Spool
Spring
String Head
Latch
Opening
Installing Easy-Load String Head
See Figures 16 - 17.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Open the Easy-Load string head by depressing the
latches on each side. The contents of the string head are
spring loaded, so keep your other hand over the string
head cover while depressing the latches.
Remove the string head cover, knob, and spool and set
aside.
Place the upper housing on the drive shaft. Make sure
the string head is fully seated.
Install the hex bolt into the opening on the drive shaft
and secure using the hex-shaped opening in the knob to
tighten. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.
Note: Only use the knob to tighten the bolt. The use of
other tools may allow overtightening of the bolt, which
could damage the string head.
If removed, replace the spring into the string head and
push down to seat.
Reinstall the spool. The spool should be placed so “This
side out for straight shaft” is visible.
Replace the knob in the spool.
Replace the string head cover, aligning latches with
openings in the string head. Press cover and string head
together until both latches snap into openings securely.
Install line as described in the operation section of this
manual.
Figure 17
Hex-Shaped
Opening
Knob
Hex Bolt
Maintenance