Ryobi 890R - Manual (Page 21)

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the
air filter will VOID the warranty.
1. Open the air filter cover. Push the tab on the right
side of the cover in, pull the air filter cover out and to
the left (Fig. 44).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to
completely remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 44).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 45). Rinse
the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 motor oil to lightly coat
the filter (Fig. 46).
Air Filter
Air Filter Cover
Tab
Fig. 44
Fig. 45
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 47).
Fig. 48
Back Plate Slot
Slots
6. Replace the filter.
NOTE: If the unit is operated without the air filter, you
will VOID the warranty.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Position the hooks on
the left side of the air filter cover into the slots at the
left side of the back plate (Fig. 48).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the fuel cap to
reinstall the air filter cover.
8. Swing the cover to the right until the tab on the air
filter cover snaps into place in the slot on the back
plate (Fig. 48).
9. Replace the fuel cap if it was removed.
Back Plate
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn your trimmer off and allow it to
cool before you clean or service it.
Fig. 46 Fig. 47
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. 49).
NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your
unit. An authorized service dealer should make
carburetor adjustments.
Check Fuel
Old fuel is usually the reason for improper unit
performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh fuel prior
to making any adjustments. Refer to Oil and Fuel
Information.