Ryobi 766r User Manual

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADAwww.ryobi.comIMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAYOPERATOR’S MANUAL2-Cycle Gas Trim

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS10INSTALLING THE CUTTINGATTACHMENT SHIELDUse the following instructions if the cuttingattachment shield on your unit is not insta

11OIL AND FUEL INFORMATIONWARNING: Gasoline is extremelyflammable. Ignited Vapors mayexplode. Always stop the engine andallow it to cool before fillin

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS124. Place the choke lever in the FULL chokeposition (A) (Fig. 8).8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 throug

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS13Each time the head is bumped, about 1 in. (25.4 mm.) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield wi

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS14TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS• The correct angle for the cutting attachmentis parallel to the ground.• Do not force the cutti

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS15LINE INSTALLATIONAlways use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.)replacement line. Larger line may make theengine ov

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS168. Place the spring in the inner reel. NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling t

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS17Installing a Prewound Reel1. Hold the outer spool with one hand andremove the Bump Knob™ by turning itcountercloc

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS186. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 22).NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filt

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS19CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTThe idle speed of the engine is adjustablethrough the Air filter/Muffler cover (Fig. 26).NOT

THANK YOUThank you for buying this quality product. Thismodern outdoor power tool will provide manyhours of useful service. You will find it to be agr

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS20REPLACING THE SPARK PLUGUse a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 in.(0.5 mm.

CLEANING AND STORAGE21TRANSPORTING• Allow the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting.• Tighten fuel cap before trans

TROUBLESHOOTING22Engine will not startEngine will not idleLow idle speedEngine will not accelerateEngine lacks power orstalls when cuttingCutting head

SPECIFICATIONS23ENGINEEngine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Coole

NOTES24

25The California Air Resources Board and RyobiOutdoor Products (ROP), are pleased to explainthe emission control system warranty on your1995 and later

RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each newRYOBI Product for two (2) years according to thefollowing terms.This warranty extends to the original retail p

WARNING!3SPARK ARRESTORWARNINGCALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONSNOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Wa

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION4• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head,hands and feet.• Clear the area to be cut before each use.Remove all objects suc

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION5• Store fuel only in containers specificallydesigned and approved for the storage ofsuch materials.• Always stop the engine a

6RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONOTHER SAFETY WARNINGS• Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank,inside a building where fumes may reach anopen flame or sp

7RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION• THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURYWARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachmentshield in p

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION8KNOW YOUR UNITAPPLICATIONUse this unit for; • Cutting grass and light weeds.• Decorative trimming around trees,fences, etc.Pr

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS9INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THED-HANDLE1. Push the D-handle down onto the shafthousing so that the handle slants towardsthe powerhe