Ryobi Outdoor Trimmer manual AIR Filter Maintenance, Carburetor/Air Filter Cover

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.

NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it.

1.Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 18).

Carburetor/Air

Filter Cover

Fig. 18

2.Remove the air filter (Fig. 19).

Air Fil

Fig. 19

3.Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 20). Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.

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Fig. 20

4.Apply enough clean motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 21).

Fig. 21

5.Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 22).

Fig. 22

6.Reinstall the filter (Fig. 19) and air filter cover (Fig. 18).

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