Ryobi RY08578 - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN
See Figure 10 - 11.
For proper performance and long life, keep the air filter
screen clean.

Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke
dial cover.
 Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.

Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, wavy washer,
and hex nut.
MAINTENANCE
Fig. 10
heX
nUt
filter
screen
filter
screen
brUsh
wAvy
wAsher
flAt
wAsher
choke DiAl
cover
Fig. 11