MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start.
FREQUENCY | MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | REFER TO: |
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Before Starting Engine | Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. | Page 11 |
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Every 10 Hours | Clean and | Page 20 |
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Every 50 Hours | Check spark plug condition and gap. | Page 22 |
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LINE INSTALLATION
Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 inch (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the engine overheat or fail.
2.Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 22).
3.Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 22).
NOTE: An inner reel spring, Part # 610317 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never use
There are two methods to replace the trimming line.
•Wind the inner reel with new line
•Install a prewound inner reel
NOTE: Replacement line Part # 610375, or a prewound reel, Part # 153577 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1.Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 21). Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Knob™ to make sure it moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob™ if damaged.
NOTE: A Bump Knob™, Part # 153066 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
Outer Spool | Shaft |
Inner Reel
Spring
Fig. 22
4.Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 23).
Bump Knob™
Fig. 23
Fig. 21
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