Air Filter Maintenance - Ryobi Trimmer Operator's Manual

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.
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. Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on
the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 18).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 20). Rinse
the filter thoroughly and allow it to dry.
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Carburetor/Air
Filter Cover
Fig. 20
4. Apply enough clean motor oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 21).
Fig. 18
2. Remove the air filter (Fig. 19).
Fig. 21
5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil
(Fig. 22).
Air Fil
Fig. 19
Fig. 22
6. Reinstall the filter (Fig. 19) and air filter cover
(Fig. 18).
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