Ryobi Trimmer - Manual (Page 16)

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
AIR filter maintenance
Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.
NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and
air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the
warranty.
A WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn your trimmer off and allow it to
coo! before you clean or do any maintenance
on it.
1. Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on
the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 18).
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 19).
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Air Filter
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 20). Rinse
the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
4. Apply enough clean motor oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 21).
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 22).
6. Reinstall the filter (Fig. 19) and air filter cover
(Fig. 18).
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