Ryobi 768r- Manuals

Page 2 - THANK YOU; Copyright; SERVICE INFORMATION; OTHER PATENTS PENDING.; CONTENTS OF CARTON

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modernoutdoor power tool will provide many hours of usefulservice. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-under-stand operating instructions. Read t...

Page 3 - This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor; replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the; Accessory Part #180030 Spark Arrestor Kit.; California Proposition 65 Warning:; THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS; SPARK ARRESTOR

CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS 3 WARNING 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 thatcertain internal combustion ...

Page 4 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; DANGER; WARNING; : Failure to obey a safety warning; SYMBOL; Advises you of information or instructions vital; SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS TRIMMERS; Gasoline is highly flammable, and its vapors; WHILE OPERATING; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 DANGER : Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or toothers. Always follow the safety precautionsto reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, andpersonal injury. WARNING : Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself ...

Page 5 - Adjust the D handle to provide the best grip.; FLAIL HEAD SAFETY; Do not run the unit at high speed when not cutting.; OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 • This unit has a clutch. The cutting attachmentremains stationary when the engine is idling. If itdoes not, have the unit adjusted by an authorizedservice technician. • Adjust the D handle to provide the best grip. • Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact withan...

Page 6 - Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 6 SAFETY AND 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 • ...

Page 7 - WARNING: MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF OR STOP • HO...

Page 8 - APPLICATIONS; Cutting grass and light weeds.; KNOW YOUR UNIT

APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences,etc. With Flailhead; • Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 1/2inch in diameter. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8 Cutting Attachment Shield Gas Cap Throttle Control D-Handle Line Cutting Blade...

Page 9 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; While standing in the operating position adjust length; INSTALLING THE HARNESS; To avoid serious personal injury,; Operation; Push the strap through the center of the buckle.; ASSEMBLING THE FLAIL HEAD; Insert the three Pivot Pins into the pin guides in the; Flail Head Parts

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 3. Snap the clip on to the support fitting (Fig. 2). Support Fitting 4. While standing in the operating position adjust length to fit the operator’s size. Pull tab to lengthen, pullstrap to shorten (Fig 3). Fig. 2 INSTALLING THE HARNESS WARNING: To avoid serious personal inju...

Page 10 - INSTALLING THE FLAIL HEAD; The gear housing gets hot with; Place the assembled Flail Head with the Flail Head; Press the Flail Head Bottom on by matching the pin; REMOVING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT; Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot

INSTALLING THE FLAIL HEAD NOTE: To make removing or installing the cuttingattachment easier, place the unit on the groundor on a work bench. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator.When the unit is turned off it remains hot fora short time. Do not touch t...

Page 11 - To avoid serious personal injury; INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT; REMOVING THE FLAIL HEAD; Inspect the output shaft bushing

11 3. Grip the sides of the Flail Head with the Adaptor facing your palm and the Flail Head top facing theunit. Screw the Flail Head clockwise onto the shaft (Fig. 12) until the Flail Head is on securely. Do notover tighten. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, do not pu...

Page 12 - OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION; OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS; For proper engine operation and

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 12 OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main rea-sons for the unit not running properly. Be sure touse fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instruc- tions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fu...

Page 13 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS; Avoid accidental starting. Be in; STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 13 Choke Lever Full Choke Position (A) Starter Rope Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control Primer Bulb Fig. 16 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starterrope (Fig. 16). The operator and unit must bein a ...

Page 14 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; HOLDING THE TRIMMER; NOTE; TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk ofinjury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position(Fig. 17). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and p...

Page 15 - The cutting attachment shield; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Holding the; OPERATING THE FLAIL HEAD; To prevent serious injury, never; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: The cutting attachment shield must be installed when operating either thecutting attachment or flail head. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure aboutthese procedures take your unit to an authorizedservice dealer. ...

Page 16 - LINE INSTALLATION; There are two methods to replace the trimming line.; Winding the Existing Inner Reel; Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 Indexing Teeth Inner Reel Spring Outer Spool Bump Knob™ LINE INSTALLATION Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 inch (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail. WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc.. These can...

Page 17 - INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 10. Hold the inner reel in place and install the Bump Knob™ by turning clockwise. Tighten securely. INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 21 Pg. 16).Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Kn...

Page 18 - Cleaning the Air Filter; AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE; Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 Choke Lever Screws Screws Partial Choke Position (B) 3. Pull the cover from the engine. Do not force. Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it tocool before you clean or do any maintenanceon it...

Page 19 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; The cutting attachment may be

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 19 6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 29). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty. Reinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler Cover 1. Place the air filter/muffler cover ov...

Page 20 - REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG; CLEANING AND STORAGE; TRANSPORTING; STORAGE

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). Thecorrect air gap is 0.020 in. (0.5 mm.). Remove the plugafter every 50 hours of operation to check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and...

Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE WILL NOT START

TROUBLESHOOTING 21 C A U S E A C T I O N Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting head 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 the welded ...

Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE

SPECIFICATIONS 22 Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 2-CycleStroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 23 - • As the small off-road engine owner, you are

23 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi OutdoorProducts (ROP), are pleased to explain the emissioncontrol system warranty on your 1995 and later smalloff-road engine. In California, new small off-roadengines ...

Page 24 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA; In addition, this warranty does not cover:; LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

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...