Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 875r Ryobi Outdoor
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875r 4-Cycle Gas T rimmer OPERA TOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y.
THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions.
3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS W ARNING NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 DANGER : Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, and personal injury . WARNING : Failur e to obey a safety war ning can result in injury to yourself and others.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 6 SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 7 SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROT A TING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJUR Y WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 9 4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. 3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. Decal ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 1.
OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 10 RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure.
OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 11 FUELING UNIT WARNING: Gasoline is extr emely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. T o avoid serious personal injury , always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank.
ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 12 WARNING: A void accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. T o avoid serious personal injury , the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 13 CAUTION: The cutting attachment and add-ons with the Click-Link ® system are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator ’ s manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury , or damage to the unit.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 14 Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head ™ on bare ground or hard soil.
OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 15 WARNING: T o pr event serious injury , never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 Line Locking Hole Trimming Line Line Loading Hole Eyelet 5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 18). Do not push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) into the line locking hole. When inserted correctly the line will form a small loop (Fig.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Turn the Bump Knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 23). 9. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line from the spool (Fig.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 23, Pg. 17). 3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 23, Pg. 17). 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 19 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION: T o prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 AIR FIL TER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idle adjustment screw is reached though a hole in the top of the engine cover (Fig 37). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 22 4. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise. 6. Remove the engine cover (Fig. 39). 7. Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 23 10. If the clearance is not within specification: a. Turn the adjusting nut using a 5/16 inch (8 mm) wrench or nut driver (Fig. 42). • To increase clearance, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. • To decrease clearance, turn the adjusting nut clockwise.
MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 24 ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT P ARTS 4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181786 Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182378 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . .
CLEANING AND STORAGE 25 LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, 1. Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container . Do not use gas that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old gasoline in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations.
TROUBLESHOOTING 26 CAUSE ACTION Oil in cutting head Clean the cutting attachment If further assistance is requir ed, contact your authorized service dealer .
SPECIFICA TIONS 27 ENGINE Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air -Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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29 The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi Outdoor Products (ROP), are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING .
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