Page 2 - FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.; INTRODUCTION; CONTENTS OF CARTON
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-understand operating instructions. Read the wholemanual and follow all the ...
Page 3 - This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor; replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the; Accessory Part #180890 Spark Arrestor Screen.; SPARK ARRESTOR
3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS 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; Indicates; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •; BEFORE OPERATING
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 - OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS; Cleaning and Storage; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WHILE OPERATING
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 5 • If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop the engine immediately and check fordamage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Donot operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. • Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for chang...
Page 6 - from the operating area.
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 - Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place.; FULL
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
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8 APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Other optional accessories may be used with the 875r.See list of add-ons on page 13. Cutting Attachment Shield Fuel Cap Throttle Control J-Handle Cutting A...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; While holding the unit in the operating position; ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 4. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. 3. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. Decal ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 1. Loosen the four (4) screws holding the J-hand...
Page 10 - OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION; RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE; Changing the Oil
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 10 RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in thecrankcase is extremely important. Check theoil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear andfailure. Use a high-quali...
Page 11 - FUELING UNIT; RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE; do not mix oil with
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION 11 FUELING UNIT WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Toavoid serious personal injury, always stop theengine and allow it to cool before filling thefuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank.Keep sparks and open flames away from ...
Page 12 - STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS; Avoid accidental starting. Be in; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS; Operate this unit only in a well; STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 12 WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling thestarting rope. To avoid serious personalinjury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine...
Page 13 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; The cutting attachment and; or the; edging hole; OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK; system enables the use of these; Read and understand operator’s; While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the; Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:; To make installing or removing the add-on; Lock the release button in the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 CAUTION: The cutting attachment and add-ons with the Click-Link® system are tobe used in the primary hole unless statedotherwise in the specific add-ons operator’smanual. Using the wrong hole could lead topersonal injury, or damage to the unit. For edging when using the lin...
Page 14 - Do not remove or alter the line; TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS; NOTE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 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 ifexcess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head™ on bare groundor hard soil. If line release is a...
Page 15 - To prevent serious injury, never; DECORATIVE TRIMMING; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS; MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15 WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running.Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire toensure the unit will not start. Fig. 16 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing a...
Page 16 - LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL; Always use the correct line
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 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 will form a small loop (Fig. 19). 6. Pull ...
Page 17 - INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL 1. Turn the Bump Knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 23). 9. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line from the spoo...
Page 18 - Line Installation for; SPEEDSPOOL
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 23, Pg. 17). 3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 23, Pg. 17). 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,sprin...
Page 19 - CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL; To prevent extensive engine wear; CHANGING THE OIL; Wear gloves to prevent injury
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 19 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION: To prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain theproper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below thebottom of the dipstick. The importance of checking and maintaining ...
Page 20 - AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE; Cleaning the Air Filter
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE 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. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation.It is an importan...
Page 21 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; Check Fuel
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The idle speed of the engine is adjustable. An idleadjustment screw is reached though a hole in the top ofthe engine cover (Fig 37). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage yourunit. An authorized service dealer should makecarburet...
Page 22 - ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 22 4. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in.socket counterclockwise. 6. Remove the engine cover (Fig. 39). 7. Clean dirt from around the rocker arm cover. Remove t...
Page 23 - Replacing
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 23 10. If the clearance is not within specification: a. Turn the adjusting nut using a 5/16 inch (8 mm) wrench or nut driver (Fig. 42). • To increase clearance, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. • To decrease clearance, turn the adjusting nut clockwise. b. ...
Page 24 - ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS; Rocker Arm
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 24 ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS 4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181786 Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182378 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180852 Sp...
Page 25 - CLEANING AND STORAGE; LONG TERM STORAGE; TRANSPORTING; To avoid serious personal injury,; STORAGE
CLEANING AND STORAGE 25 LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, 1. Drain all gasoline from the gas tank into a container . Do not use gas that has been stored for more than60 days. Dispose of the old gasoline in accordanceto Federal, State, and Local regulations. 2. Start ...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING 26 C A U S E A C T I O N Oil in cutting head Clean the cutting attachment If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 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 n...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS; ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS 27 ENGINE Engine Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-Cooled, 4-CycleDisplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 28 - NOTES
Page 30 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA; In addition, this warranty does not cover:; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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...
