Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsUnbranded ManualsGarden Center5/8 in. x 60 ft. Retractable Garden Hose Reel

5) Pull swivel assembly ﬁrmly from hose spool( SEE FIG. 13 and 14 ).

6) Unscrew Hose Clamp and pull hose off hose barb on swivel.

(SEE FIGURE 15)

7) Pull remaining length of hose out reel opening located at the reel front.

8) Take replacement hose through opening located at the front of reel.

Thread hose through hose leveling mechanism. (SEE FIGURE 16)

9) Insert hose through the center of the hose spool. Four openings are

referenced with the following hose I.D. dimensions located at the center

of hose spool: 3/8 in., 1/2 in.,5/8 in. & 3/4 in.. Locate the hose I.D. and pull

through that opening. (SEE FIGURE 17) Pull enough hose to allow the

hose to connect to hose barb on swivel.

10) Replace hose onto hose barb, tighten hose clamp onto hose & place

swivel into hose spool housing.

11) Replace wear ring and fasten with wear ring screws. Replace wear plate

so that the swivel drive tabs insert into wear plate tab receivers.

(SEE FIGURE 18)

12) Replace sideplate so that the plate snaps ﬂush to side of reel. Turn

sideplate until locking tabs connect to sideplate.

13) Turn swivel so that fastener holes of swivel and sideplate align. Replace

the four sideplate fasteners and tighten.

14) Remove screw driver.

15) Retract hose back into reel

Levelwind Series Model # Replacement

Swivel Body

Part #

Replacement

Hose Stopper

Part #

L8305 - All Models/ L8306 - All Models/

L8310 - All Models

RP005007-38 RP005026

L8335 - All Models/ L8345 / L8350 / L8340FZ RP005007-12 RP005027

L8344 / L8346 / L8349 RP005007-58 RP005028

Swivel Kits

1) Repeat steps 1- 6 in the HOSE REPLACEMENT procedure.

2) Place hose onto hose barb of new swivel body. Tighten hose clamp onto

hose & place swivel into hose spool housing.

3) Replace wear ring and fasten with wear ring screws. Replace wear plate

so that the swivel drive tabs insert into wear plate tab receivers. (SEE

FIGURE 18)

4) Replace sideplate so that the plate snaps ﬂush to side of reel. Turn

sideplate until locking tabs connect to sideplate.

5) Turn swivel so that fastener holes of swivel and sideplate align.

Replace the four sideplate fasteners and tighten.

6) Remove screw driver.

7) Retract hose back into reel.

Troubleshooting Questions Suggested Tips

1. Hose will not retract back into the unit. 1a. Ensure the Latch Spring & Pawl isn't engaged

1b. Follow the Tension Adjustment Procedure (See pg 2)

1c. Replace Internal Drum Assembly

2. Hose will not fully retract back into the unit. 2a. Follow the Tension Adjustment Procedure (See pg 2)

2b. Is the replacement hose too heavy? (Rubber?)

2c. If hose bunches, adjust the Layering Mechanism Timing

3. Hose will not lock in 3' intervals. 3a. Are you releasing the hose too quickly?

3b. Is the Latch Spring & Pawl engaged?

3c. Replace the Latch Spring & Pawl Mechanism

4. Internal leak. 4a. Replace the hose if it is damaged.

4b. Replace the Swivel Body (a-rings are not available separately)

Levelwind

Troubleshooting Guide

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:

Call 800-645-8258 or email service@legacy

mfg.com if you have any questions regarding the

installation or operation of this reel.