Line Installation - Ryobi 780r Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

LINE INSTALLATION

Always use genuine Ryobi 0.095 in. (2.41 mm.)
replacement line. Larger line may make the
engine overheat or fail.
WARNING: Do not use metal
reinforced line.
There are two methods to replace the trimming
line.
• Wind the inner reel with new line
• Install a prewound inner reel
NOTE: Replacement line Part # 612454, or a
prewound reel, Part # 147345 can be
purchased from you local authorized
dealer.
Winding the Existing Inner Reel
1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and
unscrew the Bump Knob™clockwise
(Fig. 29). Inspect the bolt inside the
Bump Knob™ to make sure it moves freely.
Replace the Bump Knob™ if damaged.
NOTE: A Bump Knob™, Part # 180814 can
be purchased from you local
authorized dealer.
Outer Spool
Spring
Inner Reel
Bump Knob™
2. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool
(Fig. 29).
3. Remove spring from the inner reel (Fig. 29).
NOTE: An inner reel spring, Part # 610636
can be purchased from you local
authorized dealer.
Fig. 29
4. Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel,
spring, shaft, and inner surface of the outer
spool (Fig. 30).
5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner
reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 31).
If necessary, remove burrs or replace
the reel and spool.
NOTE: A cutting attachment outer spool, Part
# 147494 can be purchased from your
local authorized dealer.
Indexing Teeth
Fig. 30
Fig. 31
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