Ryobi Essential Maintenance Tips for Trimmer Spark Plug Gaps and Fuel Lines

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service.

SPARK ARRESTOR

The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your prod- uct. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.

REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER

See Figures 29 - 30.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.

Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely.

Reinstall the air filter.

Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base; push the cover up until it latches securely in place.

NOTE: For best performance, replace annually.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loos- ened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A spark plug with 0,63 mm (.025 in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

AIR FILTER COVER

LATCH

PULL COVER

TO OPEN

Fig. 29

AIR FILTER

BASE

AIR FILTER

AIR FILTER

COVER

Fig. 30

STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER)

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline. Excess fuel should be used up in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer USESpecific Safety Rules for BRUSH- Cutter and Blade USE Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsService Features Rope Starter GripTrigger Lock Primer FrontAssembly Removing the Attachment from the Power Head Installing the Power Head to the AttachmentAttaching the Storage Hanger See FigureAttaching the J Handle BC30 Attaching the Front Handle CS30 and SS30Front Handle Bolt Wing NUT Clamp Flat WasherTo Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector CS30 Attaching the Grass DeflectorTo Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector SS30 Attaching the Brushcutter Guard BC30Converting from Brushcutter to String Trimmer BC30 Attaching the Shoulder Harness BC30Removing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter Guard Converting from String Trimmer to Brushcutter BC30Installing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter Guard OperationRemoving the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector and String Head Operating the Trimmer Fueling and Refueling the TrimmerTo Advance the Cutting Line Manually To Advance the Cutting LineCutting Tips Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeBlade Thrust Operating the BrushcutterTRI-ARCBLADE Cutting Technique BladeSee Figures 21 Starting and StoppingTo Start a Cold Engine To Stop the EngineGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceSpool Replacement See Figures 24See Figures 26 String ReplacementArrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Cleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark ArrestorSpark Plug Replacement Fuel CAPTroubleshooting Speed. See FigureIdle Speed Screw This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler WarrantyLimited Warranty Statement OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageMaintenance Requirements CoverageService

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