MTD LT31CS - Manual (Page 16)

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NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel
containing the slotted holes. Single line can be
used on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 27
to identify the inner reel you have.
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 30 feet (9.14 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, Figure 28. Pull the line through the inner reel so
that the loop is as small as possible.
Loop
Slotted
Holes
For Use with SplitLine™
or Single Line
For Use with
Single Line ONLY
Loop
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel,
Figure 29. 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.
Spring
Holding Slots
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, Figure 30.
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 cause the cutting attachment to operate
incorrectly.
12. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots,
Figure 31.
13. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the
outer spool and place inner reel with spring inside
the outer spool, Figure 32. Push the inner reel and
outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and
outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release
the line from the holding slots in the reel.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
14. Hold the inner reel in place and install the bump
knob by turning counterclockwise. Tighten securely.
FIGURE 27
FIGURE 28
FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
SplitLine™ Installation
8. Take approximately 15 feet (4.57 m) of new trimming
line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two
holes in the inner reel, Figure 30. Pull the line through
the inner reel until only about 4 inches are left out.
FIGURE 32