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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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-under-
stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual
and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor
power tool in top operating condition. The other manual
that came with your power tool, the parts manual, con-
tains all the information that you need to order parts.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS 

All information, illustrations and specifications 
in this manual are based on the latest product informa-
tion available at the time of printing. We reserve the right
to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright

©

1999 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. 

All Rights Reserved.

SpeedSpool

®

is a registered trademark of Ryobi

Outdoor Products. 

Bump Head™ is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor
Products.

SERVICE INFORMATION 

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer. 
Dial: 

1-800-345-8746

or 

www.ryobi.com

on the world wide

web for authorized service dealers in the United States

Or

• 1-800-265-6778

in Canada to obtain the listing of the

authorized service dealer nearest you.

to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer
nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED

FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood
before starting or operating this equipment. 

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF
THE US PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING. 

I.

California Emission Regulations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

II.

Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
A. Important Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
B. Safety and International Symbols  . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

III. Assembly Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

A. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle   . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Installing the Cutting Attchment Shield   . . . . . . . . 8

IV. Oil and Fuel Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

V.

Starting/Stopping Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

VI. Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

A. Holding the Trimmer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. Adjusting Trimming Line Length  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C. Tips for Best Trimming Results  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . 12-16

A. Maintenance Schedule  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B. Line Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C. Installing a Prewound Reel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. Cleaning the SpeedSpool  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
E. Air Filter Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
F. Carburetor Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G. Replacing the Spark Plug  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VIII. Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

A. Transporting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Accessories and Replacement parts  . . . . . . . . . . 17

IX. Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

X.

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

XI. Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

CONTENTS OF CARTON 

Model 767rj Trimmer

J-Handle and Hardware

Cutting Attachment Shield and Hardware

Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

Operator's Manual

Parts Manual

Product Registration Card

These items may be in the hardware bag or 
assembled on your unit.

Summary of Contents for 767rj

Page 1: ...767rj 2 Cycle Gas Trimmer OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 ...

Page 2: ... service dealer nearest you to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER NOTE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE US PATENTS OTHER PATENTS PENDING I California Emission Regul...

Page 3: ...o can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders WARNING California Proposition 65 Warning THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 IN U S OR 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers...

Page 4: ... fuel when the engine is hot Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Mix and add fuel in a clean well ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel Wipe up any spilled fu...

Page 5: ...spark Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting Be sure to secure the unit while transporting Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to prevent unauthorized use or damage out of the reach of children Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid Keep handles dry clean and free from debris Clean after each use see Cleaning and Storage instructions ...

Page 6: ...ain hot for a short time SHARP BLADE WARNING There is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield To prevent serious injury do not touch blade INDICATES OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil CHOKE CONTROL A FULL CHOKE position B PARTIAL CHOKE position C RUN position DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING To prevent serious injury do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade R...

Page 7: ...orative trimming around trees fences etc Handle Hardware Primer Bulb Air filter Muffler Cover Fuel Cap Throttle Control Power Head Choke Lever J handle Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shaft Housing Shaft Grip Spark Plug On Off Stop Control Cutting Attachment Shield Starter Rope Grip ...

Page 8: ...the top and middle clamp pieces Fig 1 4 Screws Top Clamp J Handle Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts 2 While holding the three pieces together install the four 4 screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp NOTE The holes in the top and middle clamp will line up only when assembled correctly 3 Place the clamps and J handle the over the shaft housing and onto the bottom clamp 4 Hold each hex nut ...

Page 9: ...ways 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 Stabilizer or an equivalent will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits Using a fuel additive can ke...

Page 10: ...ol in the OFF position Fig 7 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope Fig 9 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 9 2 Put the On Off Stop Control in the ON position Fig 7...

Page 11: ...Cutting to the left improves the unit s cutting efficiency Clippings are thrown away from the operator Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height Move either in a forward backward or side to side motion Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results Trim only when grass and weeds are dry The life of your cutting line is dependent upon Following the previous t...

Page 12: ... Arrows Inner Reel Bump Knob Fig 13 12 FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture Page 9 Every 10 Hours Clean and re oil air filter Page 15 Every 50 Hours Check spark plug condition and gap Page 16 NOTE Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an au...

Page 13: ...ool Push it up through the line loading hole in the inner reel Fig 14 Do not bend the line when inserting it into the eyelet Fig 14 Fig 16 Fig 15 9 If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams pull the ends of the line from the spool Fig 18 Continue winding the inner reel counterclockwise 7 Repeat procedures 4 6 with the second piece of line 8 Hold the outer spool Wind the inner reel cou...

Page 14: ...g 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 21 Replacement Line 181472 Replacement Line Cartridge 181460 Inner Reel Spring 181465 Foam Seal 181467 Inner Reel 181464 Bump Head Knob Assembly 181468 Bu...

Page 15: ...rce Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING To 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 filter will VOID the warranty 1 Remove air filter muffler cover See Removing the Air filter Muffler Cover 2 Remove t...

Page 16: ...hole in the air filter muffler cover Fig 29 Turn the idle speed screw in clockwise 1 8 of a turn at a time as needed until the engine idles smoothly Fig 29 NOTE The cutting attachment should not rotate when the engine idles 3 If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine idles turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn at a time as needed to reduce idle speed Checking the fuel mi...

Page 17: ...ded 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 Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carbu...

Page 18: ...el Primer bulb wasn t pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5 7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position Pg 10 Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank Add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT START ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING C A U S ...

Page 19: ...r 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 ENGINE DRIVE SHAFT and CUTTING ATTACHMENT Drive Shaft Housing Steel Tube Throttle Control Finger Tip Trigger Unit Weight No fuel with cutting attachment cutting attachment shield and J handle 12 25 lbs 5 6 kg Cutting Mechanism Dual Line Bum...

Page 20: ...NOTES 20 ...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...n material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor The RYOBI Product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period The expense of delivering the RYOBI Product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replace...

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