Installing A Prewound Reel; Air Filter Maintenance; Air Filter/Muffler Cover Removal - Ryobi 780r Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Installing a Prewound Reel

1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and
unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise
(Fig. 29, Pg 21). Inspect the bolt inside the
Bump Knob™ to make sure it moves freely.
Replace the Bump Knob™ if damaged.
2. Remove the old inner reel from the outer
spool (Fig. 29, Pg. 21.
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 29, Pg. 21.
4. Place the spring in the new inner reel.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on
the inner reel before reassembling
the cutting attachment.
5. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets
in the outer spool (Fig. 35).
6. Place the new inner reel inside the outer
spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool
together. While holding the inner reel and
outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to
release the line from the holding slots in the
spool.
7. Hold the inner reel in place and install the
Bump Knob™ by turning clockwise. Tighten
securely.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover
WARNING: To avoid serious
personal injury, always turn your
trimmer off and allow it to cool
before you clean or do any
maintenance on it.
1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke
position (B).
NOTE: The choke lever must be in the
PARTIAL choke position (B) (Fig. 36)
to remove the air filter/muffler cover.
2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the
air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 36). Use a flat
blade or # T20 Torx bit screwdriver.
Choke Lever
Screws
3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force.
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Screws
Fig. 36
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