Ryobi 768r manual Removing the Cutting Attachment, Installing the Flail Head

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.Press the Flail Head Bottom on by matching the pin guides with the Pivot Pins (Fig. 7).

REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT

1. Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot

Flail Head Bottom

Pin Guides

Pivot Pins

and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole

(Fig. 9).

2. While holding the locking rod, remove the cutting

attachment by turning it counterclockwise off of the

output shaft (Fig. 9). Store the cutting attachment for

future use.

Cutting Attachment

Fig. 7

4.Slide the Adapter flush into the hexagonal recess of the Flail Head Bottom (Fig. 8).

Locking Rod

Shaft Bushing Hole

Locking Rod Slot

Fig. 9

Flail Head Bottom

Adaptor

3. Remove the locking rod.

INSTALLING THE FLAIL HEAD

Hexagon Recess

Fig. 8

NOTE: To make removing or installing the cutting attachment easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator. When the unit is turned off it remains hot for a short time. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.

1.Place the assembled Flail Head with the Flail Head Bottom and Hexagonal Recess and Adapter facing upward. Move the Flail Blades together (Fig.10).

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling or installing the flail head

Hexagonal Recess

Flail Blades

 

Adapter

 

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionCalifornia Emission Regulations Spark ArrestorRules for Safe Operation Symbol MeaningSafety Warnings for GAS Trimmers Read ALL Instructions Before OperatingOther Safety Warnings Flail Head SafetySave These Instruction For Service INFORMATION, Call Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol Unleaded FuelSharp Blade Choke Control HOT Surface WarningKeep Hands Away from Blades Know Your Unit Assembling the Flail Head Assembly InstructionsInstalling the Harness Flail Head PartsInstalling the Flail Head Removing the Cutting AttachmentInstalling the Cutting Attachment Removing the Flail HeadOIL and Fuel Information OIL and Fuel Mixing InstructionsStarting Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStopping Instructions Holding the Trimmer Adjusting Trimming Line LengthOperating Instructions Tips for Best Trimming ResultsFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Maintenance and Repair InstructionsMaintenance Schedule Decorative TrimmingLine Installation Winding the Existing Inner ReelInstalling a Prewound Reel Cleaning the Air Filter AIR Filter MaintenanceRemoving the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Clean Air Filter Carburetor AdjustmentReinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler Cover Adjust Idle Speed ScrewCleaning and Storage U S E TroubleshootingT I O N Specifications EngineOwners Warranty Responsibilities Manufacturers Warranty CoverageREV. a 11/98