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FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or

1-800-265-6778 in CANADA

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IMPORTANT MANUAL

DO NOT THROW AWAY

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2-Cycle Gas Trimmer

767R – 775R

767r

TrimmerPlus

Summary of Contents for 767r

Page 1: ...FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 in U S or 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA www ryobi com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 Cycle Gas Trimmer 767R 775R 767r TrimmerPlus ...

Page 2: ...901 682 4 779 405 4 651 422 4 505 040 4 463 498 4 369 742 4 342 236 4 223 441 2 125 688 D 249 012 D 239 329 OTHER PATENTS PENDING INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I California Emission Regulations 3 II Rules for Safe Operation 4 8 A Important Safety Information 4 6 B Safety and International Symbols 6 7 C Know Your Unit 8 III Assembly Instructions 9 11 A Installing and Adjusting D Handle Model 767...

Page 3: ...tory equipped with a spark arrestor If these items are required in your area ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the Optional Accessory Part 180030 Spark Arrestor Kit FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 IN U S OR 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA California Proposition 65 Warning THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTH...

Page 4: ...n any way Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached and positioned as recommended Failure to so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders as well as damage to the unit Use only 0 080 in 2 03 mm diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line Never use metal reinforced line wire or rope etc Thes...

Page 5: ...st handle to your size to provide the best grip Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting See Starting Stopping Instructions Use the right tool O...

Page 6: ...tional symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product Read the operator s manual for complete safety assembly operating and maintenance and repair information WARNING READ OPERATOR S MANUAL Read the Operator s Manual s and follow all warnings and safety instructions Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger...

Page 7: ...There is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield To prevent serious injury do not touch blade SYMBOL MEANING CHOKE CONTROL A FULL CHOKE position B PARTIAL CHOKE position C RUN position INDICATES OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING To prevent serious injury do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade WARNING The operation of any po...

Page 8: ...ccessories may be used with the 775r See list of add ons on page 14 Handle Hardware Primer Bulb Air filter Muffler Cover Fuel Cap Throttle Control Power Head Choke Lever D handle 767r J handle 775r Click Link Coupler 775r Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shaft Housing Shaft Grip Spark Plug On Off Stop Control Cutting Attachment Shield Starter Rope ...

Page 9: ...t Bolt Grip Wing Nut Washer Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 Model 767r 2 Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle Place the washer on the bolt and screw the wing nut onto the bolt 3 Rotate the D handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing 4 While holding the unit in the operating position Fig 2 position the D handle to the location that provides you the best grip 5 Tighten th...

Page 10: ...AND ADJUSTING THE J HANDLE MODEL 775r 1 Place the J handle between the top and middle clamp pieces Fig 4 4 Screws Top Clamp J Handle Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts 2 Install one at a time the four 4 screws and four 4 hex nuts through the top middle and bottom clamps with a large Phillips screwdriver Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment 3 Slide the J handle out until the arrow white ...

Page 11: ...he screw holes in the shield with the holes in the cutting attachment Fig 7 Cutting Attachment Shield Screws Shaft Housing Hex Lock Nut Fig 7 Fig 8 Cutting Attachment Shield Cutting Attachment 2 Place a hex lock nut into one of the three recessed holes on the top of the cutting attachment shield Fig 8 3 Install a screw into the hole from the bottom of the cutting attachment shield and screw it int...

Page 12: ...ing Blended Fuels If you choose to use a blended fuel or its use is unavoidable follow recommended precautions Always use fresh fuel mix per your operator s manual Use the fuel additive STA BIL or an equivalent Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The use of fuel additive such as STA BIL Gas Stabilize...

Page 13: ...ling 2 Put the On Off Stop Control in the OFF position Fig 10 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope Fig 12 The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury 1 Mix gas with oil Fill fuel tank with fuel oil mixture See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg 12 2 Put the On Off St...

Page 14: ... and hold the release button Fig 13 3 While firmly holding the upper shaft housing pull the cutting attachment or add on straight out of the Click Link coupler Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add Ons WARNING To avoid serious personal injury shut unit off before removing or installing add ons NOTE To make installing or removing the add on easier place the unit on the ground or on a work bench ...

Page 15: ...objects such as walls or fence posts ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine To release more line lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground Fig 18 while operating the trimmer at high speed NOTE Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorte...

Page 16: ...when grass and weeds are dry The life of your cutting line is dependent upon Following the previous trimming techniques What vegetation is being cut Where it s being cut For example the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree EDGING MODEL 775 ONLY For edging with Model 775r lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90 edgi...

Page 17: ...prewound inner reel NOTE Replacement line Part 181472 or a prewound reel Part 181460 can be purchased from your local authorized dealer Winding the Inner Reel With New Line NOTE It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install new trimming line 1 Cut two pieces of 0 080 in 2 03 mm trimming line 10 feet 3 m long WARNING Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the uni...

Page 18: ... the line firmly from the spool Fig 25 If this does not release line follow the Cleaning the SpeedSpool instructions below Cleaning the SpeedSpool Cleaning the SpeedSpool may be necessary To remove jammed or excess line If the SpeedSpool becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground 1 Hold the outer spool and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise Fig ...

Page 19: ...ing Remove any debris or grass from the knob spring inner reel and foam seal Wash the inner reel with warm soapy water Fig 29 Inner Reel Fig 29 Shaft Plunger NOTE The inner reel must be totally dry before reinstalling it into the outer spool Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer spool assembly 6 Place the inner reel in the outer spool 7 Place the bump knob spring and foam seal in the inner reel...

Page 20: ...ghten 4 Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter Fig 34 5 Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil Fig 35 Air Filter 3 Wash the filter in detergent and water Fig 33 Rinse the filter thoroughly Squeeze out excess water Allow it to dry completely Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you cle...

Page 21: ...y If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle adjust the idle speed screw as follows 1 Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up See Starting Stopping Instructions Pg 13 2 Release the throttle trigger and let the engine idle If the engine stops insert a small phillips or flat blade screwdriver into the hole in the air f...

Page 22: ...place cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Set the air gap at 0 020 in 0 5 mm using a feeler gauge Fig 37 CAUTION Do not sand blast scrape or clean electrodes Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder 4 Install a correctly gapped spark plug in the cylinder head Tighten by turning the 5 8 in socket clockwise until snug If using a torque wrench torque to 110 120 in lb 12 3 13 5 N m Do not over tigh...

Page 23: ...ted area Store the unit out of the reach of children LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time use the following storage procedure 1 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and drain into a container with the same 2 cycle fuel mixture Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days Dispose of the old fuel oil mix in accordance to Federal State and Local regulations 2 S...

Page 24: ...tting head Turn switch to ON Fill fuel tank Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5 7 times Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position Pg 13 Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug Replace or clean the air filter Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Adjust per instruction Pg 21 Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Take to an authorized service deale...

Page 25: ...io 32 1 Carburetor Diaphragm All Position Starter Auto Rewind Muffler Baffled with Guard Throttle Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacity 18 oz 530 ml Fuel Tank HD Polyethylene DRIVE SHAFT STRING HEAD Drive Shaft Housing Steel Tube Throttle Control Finger Tip Trigger Unit Weight No fuel with string cutting head string guard and loop handle 12 25 lbs 5 6 kg Cutting Mechanism SpeedSpool Shoulder Str...

Page 26: ...NOTES 26 ...

Page 27: ...the engine or equipment is delivered to the retail purchaser The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years Repair or replacement of warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized Ryobi Service Center For t...

Page 28: ...ition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Adjustments Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TH...

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