Ryobi 890r manual

890r 4-Cycle Gas T rimmer / Brushcutter 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 • The cutting attachment shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without both trimming lines extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the length of the shield. • This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachment remains stationary when the engin[...]

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 • OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • 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/OF[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. As a brushcutter; • Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter. Other optional accessories may be used with the 890r. See list of add-ons on page 15. Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel[...]

6. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. 7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. INST ALLING THE HARNESS WARNING: Always use the shoulder harness when using the cutting blade to avoid serious personal injury . 1. Push the strap thro[...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 10 Install the cutting attachment shield when using the unit as a grass trimmer. WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , the cutting attachment shield SHALL be in place at all times while operating the unit as a grass trimmer . Install the cutting attachment shield on the shield mount by inserting the three (3) screws in[...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 11 4. Center the cutting blade on the pilot step of the output shaft bushing (Fig. 11). Pilot Step Output Shaft Bushing Output Shaft Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 11 5. Make sure that the cutting blade is centered on the pilot step and sitting flat against the output shaft bushing (Fig. 12). WARNING: If the cutting blade is of[...]

OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 12 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[...]

OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 13 Fig. 19 Oil Fill NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel or fuel tank. 5. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled and reinstall the oil fill plug / dipstick. The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Check oil before each use and change as needed. See Changing the O[...]

ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 14 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[...]

ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 15 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 16 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 17 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 DECORA TIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 29). USING THE CUTTING BLADE WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot, body protection an[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 Indexing Teeth Fig. 33 Fig. 34 LINE INST ALLA TION Always use genuine Ryobi 0.095 in. (2.41 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail. WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. There are two methods to rep[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 19 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig. 35 6. Take approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) of new trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 35). Pull the line through the inner reel so that the loop is as small as possible. NOTE: Always use the [...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 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 21 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 22 Remove Screws Fig. 49 Engine Cover 2. Remove the two (2) screws on top of the engine cover with a phillips screwdriver (Fig. 50). Fig. 50 Muffler Cover Engine Cover Muffler ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an auth[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 23 4. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise. 5. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 6. Remove the engine cover. 7. Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover. Remove the screw holding the rocker arm cover with a large flat bl[...]

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 with Federal, State, and Local regulations. 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 26 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 dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, [...]

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

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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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