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Ryobi 825r Operator's Manual

Ryobi 825r Operator's Manual

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OPERA TOR "S MANUAL
FOR QUESTIONS,
CALL
1-800-345-8746
in U.S. or
1-800-668-1238
in CANADA
www.RyobiOutdoor.com
IMPORTANT
MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY

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  • Page 1 OPERA TOR "S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA www.RyobiOutdoor.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
  • Page 2 THANK California Proposition 65 Warning ....Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Rules for Safe Operation ..... outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful A. Important Safety Information ....service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. B.
  • Page 3 THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a...
  • Page 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel BEFORE OPERATING cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel from the unit •...
  • Page 5 • Donotoperate the engine fasterthanthespeed OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS needed to cut,trimor edge.Donotruntheengine at • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a highspeed when youarenotcutting. building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Always stopthe engine whencuttingis delayed or •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY indicates danger, warning, or...
  • Page 7 Spark Arrestor APPLICATIONS Muffler Asa trimmer: Cuttinggrassandlightweeds Edging Decorative t rimming around trees,fences, e tc. Otheroptional a ccessories maybeusedwiththe 825r.Referto Operating the EZ-Link System for a Fuel Cap list of add-ons. Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control Shaft Grip Throttle Control EZ-Link J-Handle...
  • Page 8 INSTALL ADJUST J-HANDLE INSTALL THE CUTflNG ATTACHMENT SHIELD The J-handle comes installed on this unit. Use the Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment following information if you ever need to reinstall it. shield on your unit is not installed. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig.
  • Page 9 Place the unit on a flat level surface. Remove the oil plug / dipstick from the crankcase MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL (Fig. 8). INJURY. Check and maintain the proper oil level in the crank case; it is important cannot be overemphasized, Check the oil I_[DANGER: OVERFILLING...
  • Page 10 RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE FUELING THE UNIT Old fuel is the primary reason for improper unit performance. Be sure to use fresh, clean, unleaded and its vapors can explode if ignited. ]b avoid gasoline. serious personal injury, always stop the engine NOTE: This is a four cycle engine.
  • Page 11 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide WARN'NG: °perateth's un't °n'y in a we"- 1 , exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. I in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13). The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to StartlStop Control...
  • Page 12 OPERATING THE EZ-LINK SYSTEM While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the EZ-LinM M coupler (Fig. 15). The EZ-Link system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons, NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess Blower/Vacuum ......BV720r will help installation (Fig.
  • Page 13 HOLDING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head on the ground while the unit is running. Some line breakage will occur from: and body protection to reduce the risk of --_WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot Entanglement with foreign matter injury when operating this unit.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
  • Page 15 Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. holes (Fig. 21 and 22). Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner ree! Insert a piece of trimming line straight into one of the counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches...
  • Page 16 2. Pull t heoldinnerreelwithexisting linefromtheouter Remove any existing line from the inner ree! before spool. cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel and foam seal. Wash the inner reel 3. Insert t heendsof theprewound inner reellineinto with warm soapy water (Fig.
  • Page 17 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE OIL For a new engine, change the oil after the first 10 hours of operation. Change the oil while the engine is still warm, The wear and damage to the unit, always oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase.
  • Page 18 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Failure to maintain the air filter will VOID the warranty. always turn your trimmer off and allow it to ----_WARNING: fo avoid serious personal injury, cool before you clean or service it.
  • Page 19 Clean Air Filter ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE The condition of the air filter is important to the operation This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel of the unit. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow. This is unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an often mistaken for an out of adjustment carburetor.
  • Page 20 Remove the screw behind the engine cover (Fig. 43). Adjusting Nuts Rocker Arms INTAKE EXHAUST Feeler Gauge Fig. 43 Disconnect the spark plug wire. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the Fig. 45 spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise.
  • Page 21 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Remove the muffler cover. See Rocker Arm Clearance. Use a replacement part number 180852 spark plug. The correct air gap is 0.025 in. (0.655 mm.). Remove the plug With a flat blade screwdriver or Torx T-20 bit, after every 25 hours of operation and check its remove the screw attaching the spark arrestor cover condition.
  • Page 22 CLEANING NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the trimmer after storage. always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool Change the oil, referring to Changing the Oil. [WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, before you clean or do any maintenance on it,...
  • Page 23 CAUSE ACTION Turn On/Off control to ON On/Off control in the STOP position Fill fuel tank with new fuel Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Old fuel Drain gas tank and add fresh fuel Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor...
  • Page 24 Engine Type ............................Air-Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement ............................1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc) Clutch Type ................................. Centrifugal Operating RPM ............................7,200 - 8,300 rpm Idle Speed RPM ............................3,000 - 4,500 rpm Ignition Type ................................Electronic Ignition Switch ..............................Rocker Switch Valve clearance .......................
  • Page 25 • As the small off-road engine owner, you however should be aware that Ryobi may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 26 ENGINE PARTS - MODELS 825r 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER PPN - 41CD825A034 Part Numbers On Following Page @-..
  • Page 27 ENGINE PARTS - MODELS 825r 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER PPN - 41CD825A034 Item Part Description Item Part NO. Description 753-1222 Engine Cover 791_181247 Pal Nut Retaining Ring 79%182339 Engine Cover Screws 753-1199 Recoil Pulley 79%181025 Valve Cover Screw 753-1236 Recoil Spring 79%182098 Valve Cover 791-182366...
  • Page 28 BOOM AND TRIMMER PARTS - MODEL 825r 4-CYCLE GAS TRIMMER PPN - 41CD825A034 Item Part NO_ Descri#tion 791_182808 Throttle Housing & Trigger Assembly (includes 2 & 3) 791-610314 Throttle Trigger Spring 791d82385 Throttle Trigger 753d231 Throttle Cable Assembly 753-1247 Upper Drive Shaft Housing Assembly 791-180687 J-Handle Assembly (includes 7 &...
  • Page 29 RO. Box 361131 MTD's authorized channels of export distribution. MTD reserves the right to change or improve the design of Cleveland, OH 44136-0019 any RYOBI Product without assuming any obligation modify any product previously manufactured. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.