Maintenance; Spool/Line Replacement - Ryobi RY34427, RY34447 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
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, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized
service dealer.

MAINTENANCE

SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY
ADVANCE SYSTEM
See Figures 15 - 17.
If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this
manual.
Use only .095 in. trimmer line.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.
To remove the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for C430.
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for S430.
 Remove the empty spool from the string head.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head
housing from the drive shaft.
 Insert the new spool into the string head.
NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned
with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down
and hold the spool and housing together while complet-
ing the installation.
 Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.
To install the spool retainer:
Turn the spool retainer clockwise for C430.
Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for S430.
 Install line as described in Line Replacement.
LINE REPLACEMENT
See Figures 17 - 19.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Rotate the spool clockwise as necessary to align the arrows
on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.
 Cut one piece of trimmer line 20 ft. long. Insert the line
into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until
the end of the line comes out the other side of the string
head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts
of line appear on both sides of the spool.
 Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool
until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.
 Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to
manually advance the line and to check for proper as-
sembly of the string head.
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