Ryobi 875r manual

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. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power[...]

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. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-c[...]

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. Always follow the safety preca[...]

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. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. • Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachm[...]

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. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger[...]

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. Keep away from the r otating cutting attachment. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / ST AR T / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP • HOT SURF ACE WARNING Do not touch a h[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Other optional accessories may be used with the 875r. See list of add-ons on page 13. Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Control J-Handle Cutting Attachment Shaft Grip Primer Bulb Choke Lev[...]

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. Loosen the four (4) screws holding the J-handle in place (Fig. 1). Do not completely remove th[...]

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. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleu[...]

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. Keep sparks and open flames away from the area. 1. Remove fuel cap (Fig. 7). WAR[...]

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. ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran Out of Fuel WARNING: Operate this unit[...]

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. For edging when using the line head cutting attachment with Click-L[...]

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. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may sta[...]

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. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start. Fig. 16 DECORA TIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, [...]

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. 19). 6. Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is [...]

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. 22). Continue winding the inner reel coun[...]

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. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel, and foam seal. Wash the inner ree[...]

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. The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot b[...]

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. It is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the air[...]

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. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Old fuel is usuall[...]

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. Remove the screw holding the rocker arm cover with a lar[...]

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. b. Recheck both clearances, and adjust as necess[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 24 ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT P ARTS 4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181786 Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182378 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180852 Spark Arrestor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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. 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 26 CAUSE ACTION Oil in cutting head Clean the cutting attachment If further assistance is requir ed, contact your authorized service dealer . CAUSE ACTION Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting head out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head di[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 27 ENGINE Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air -Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 cu. in. (26.2[...]

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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. ROP must warrant the emission control[...]

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