Ryobi RY30542 - Manual (Page 20)

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SPOOL
SLOTS
PULL
STRINGS TO
SECURE
SLOTS
HOOK
STRING REPLACEMENT
See Figures 26 - 28.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to
remove.
 Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove
any old string remaining on the spool.
 Cut one piece of trimmer line 18 ft. long.
 Find the middle of the string section. Loop the string around
the hook in the center of the spool. Carefully wind the
string in the direction indicated on the top of the spool.
Nearing the end of the string, slide one end of the string
into each slot of the spool. Do not overfill.
 Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to Spool
Replacement earlier in this manual.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may
become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a
power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to
remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly
recommend that only qualified service technicians perform
this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25
hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your prod-
uct. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending
on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service
dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
Fig. 28
Fig. 26
MAINTENANCE
SLOT
Fig. 27