Ryobi Outdoor Trimmer manual Replacing the Spark Plug, 110-120 in.-Ib .3-13.5 Nom

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REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG

Use a Champion RCJ6Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plug after every 50 hours of operation to check its condition.

1.Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug.

2.Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise.

Note: Replace cracked, fouled or dirty spark plug.

3.Set the air gap at 0.025 in. (0.555 mm.) using a feeler gauge (Fig. 24).

CAUTION: Do not sand blast, scrape, or clean electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder.

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0.025 in.

(0.655 mm.)

A

Fig. 24

4.Install a correctly gaped spark plug in the cylinder head. Tighten by turning the 5/8 in. socket clockwise until snug.

If using a torque wrench torque to;

110-120 in.-Ib. (12.3-13.5 Nom).

Do not over tighten.

ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS

2-Cycle OIl

.............................

147543

Spark

Plug

.............................

181765

Replacement

Line

612454

Replacement

Line Cartridge

147345

Inner

Reel Spring

610636

Bump

Head Knob Assembly

180814

Fuel Cap

180000

The 2079r trimmer is convertible to a brushcutter with

the optional Brush Blade Kit. The kit contains all the necessary parts to safely convert the trimmer to brushcutter capability.

NOTE= A Brush Blade Kit, Part # 300026 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.

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