Ryobi 767rj- Manuals

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off theyremain hot for a short time. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine athigh speed when not cutting. • Always...

SYMBOL MEANING • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. • SHARP BLADE WARNING: There is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, ...

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. Handle Hardware Primer Bulb Hanger Height Adjustment Wheel Edger Blade Air filter...

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. 6. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. Decal INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 1. Place the J-handle between the...

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 10 WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited Vapors may explode.Always stop the engine and allow it to coolbefore filling the fuel tank. Do not smokewhile filling the tank. Keep sparks and openflames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avo...

11 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position ( A ) (Fig. 5). 8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7. NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place thechoke lever in the RUN position ( C ) (Fig. 5). Squeeze the throttle control. Pu...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the Click-Link® coupler (Fig. 8). NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recesswill help installation (Fig. 8). 3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 9). CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primar...

13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.)of trimming line is released. A blade in the cuttingattachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare groundor hard soil. If ...

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing allvegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is ata 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12). HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, he...

15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO: Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Page 10 Every 10 Hours Clean and re-oil air filter. Page 20 Every 50 Hours Check spark plug condition and gap. Page 22 NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may req...

16 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Line Locking Hole Trimming Line Line Loading Hole Eyelet 5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 18). Do not push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm.) into theline locking hole. When inserted correctly the line willform a small loop (Fig. 18). 6. Pull ...

17 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel Installing a Prewound Inner reel 1. Turn the Bump Knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 22). 9. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line from th...

18 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 22). 3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 22). 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,spring, inner reel, a...

3. Install the new blade, blade retainer, and nut (Fig. 29). EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling, removingor installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use. To avoid seriouspersonal injury, do not to...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 34). Air Filter 3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 33). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excesswater. Allow it to dry completely. Fig. 31 AIR FILTER M...

6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 32). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty. Reinstalling the Air filter/Muffler Cover 1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muff...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 22 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm.) . Remove the plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firml...

CLEANING AND STORAGE 23 TRANSPORTING • Allow the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting. • Drain fuel from unit. • Tighten fuel cap before transporting. CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it tocool before you c...

TROUBLESHOOTING 24 C A U S E A C T I O N Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, remove...

SPECIFICATIONS 25 Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-CycleStroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTSUSED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER...

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off theyremain hot for a short time. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine athigh speed when not cutting. • Always...

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Handle Hardware Primer Bulb Air filter/Muffler Cover Fuel Cap Throttle Control Power Head Choke Lever J-handle Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shaft Housing ...

6. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. 7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTSHIELD Use the following instructions if the cutting attachmentshiel...

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited Vapors may explode.Always stop the engine and allow it to coolbefore filling the fuel tank. Do not smokewhile filling the tank. Keep sparks and openflames at a distance from the area. WARNING: Remove f...

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 10 4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position ( A ) (Fig. 8). 8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7. NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place thechoke lever in the RUN position ( C ) (Fig. 8). Squeeze the throttle control. Pu...

11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 10 Fig. 11 Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm.)of trimming line is released. A blade in the cuttingattachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare groundor hard soil. If ...

WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on theunit. The line may not release properly if theline is too long. 2. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outerspool and inner reel (Fig. 13). LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 13 Line Locking Hole Trimming Line Line Loading Hole Eyelet 5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 15). Do not push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm.) into theline locking hole. When inserted correctly the line willform a small loop (Fig. 15). 6. Pull ...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 19, Pg. 13). 3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 19, Pg. 13). 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,sprin...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 27). Air Filter 3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 26). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excesswater. Allow it to dry completely. Fig. 24 AIR FILTER M...

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 0.020 in. (0.5 mm.) Fig. 30 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the Air filter/Muffler cover (Fig. 29). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage yourunit. An authorized service dealer should makecarburetor adjustments...

CLEANING AND STORAGE 17 TRANSPORTING • Allow the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting. • Drain fuel from unit. • Tighten fuel cap before transporting. CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it tocool before you c...

TROUBLESHOOTING 18 C A U S E A C T I O N Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, remove...

SPECIFICATIONS 19 Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-CycleStroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTSUSED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER...