MTD Yard-Man YM1500 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer
spool for wear (Fig. 14). If necessary, remove burrs
or replace the reel and spool.
Indexing Teeth
NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel
with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on
either type of inner reel. Use Figure 15 to identify
the inner reel you have.
For Use with Single
Line ONLY
NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing
trimming line on the unit. The line may not release
properly if the line is too long.
Single Line Installation
Go To Step 8 for SplitLine™ Installation
6. Take approximately 20 feet (6 m) of new trimming
line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of
the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel
(Fig. 16). Pull the line through the inner reel so that
the loop is as small as possible.
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Fig. 14
For Use with SplitLine™
or Single Line
Slotted
Holes
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel
(Fig. 17). Wind the line in the direction indicated on
the inner reel. Place your index finger between the
two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Do not
overlap the ends of the line. Proceed to step 11.
SplitLine™ Installation
8. Take approximately 10 feet (3 m) of new trimming
line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two
holes in the inner reel (Fig. 18). Pull the line through
the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out.
9. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the
inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as
small as possible (Fig. 18).
10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches.
11. Wind the line in tight even layers in the direction
indicated on the inner reel.
NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will
Loop
cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly.
12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots
(Fig. 19).
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Holding Slots
Fig. 19
Loop