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Jonathan

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Location: Near Albany NY
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Ryobi trimmer problem
Original Message May 11, 2005 10:53 am

I'm told that my Ryobi seized up due to no oil in the fuel. I can't believe it. Is there a way I can check the fuel I have left to tell for sure?

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

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Jonathan

I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320

Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #13 May 12, 2005 11:38 pm

I did the kleenex test today and it confirmed that I had forgotten to add oil to the gas. My first time, and hopefully last. I'll ask the repair place that has the trimmer to give me an estimate on a repair, but with at least 5 years on the machine, I'm inclined to get a new one. The guy is not charging for the estimate even though I bought it at Home Depot. He carries Stihl products so I 'll check them out. Thanks to all of you for your advice.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

AJace

I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange

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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #14 May 12, 2005 11:48 pm

Uh oh, maybe you needed to let the oil drain off your fingers.

lol

Sthil's are very good units, and possibly the best or next to Redmax.

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Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Jonathan

I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #15 May 15, 2005 10:14 pm

I replaced the seized up Ryobi with a Stihl FS 55 RC. I would have liked to have gotten a commercial machine, but the budget couldn't handle it. It cuts much better than the Ryobi and doesn't get bogged down in thick grass like the Ryobi did. I'll try ebaying the Ryobi for parts. Not sure if there is a market for that, but can't hurt to try.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

Marshall

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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #16 May 15, 2005 10:41 pm

Jonathan,

Nice trimmer! I think Kevin just bought a FS 45C. Hey, what's the C for? I think maybe brushcutter?

Jonathan

I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #17 May 16, 2005 5:39 am

Marshall,

I think the C designates machines that will take steel cutter heads. The Stihl site is hard for me to decipher in terms of the differences between models.

Jonathan

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

AJace

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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #18 May 16, 2005 2:41 pm

Don't let this one slip without oil. Yes, Mike just purchased a Stihl brush cutter. Let is know how it starts for you. It should start without a hiccup with that sweet Easy 2 Start system on it.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Jonathan

I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house. -Zsa Zsa

Location: Near Albany NY
Joined: Sep 12, 2004
Points: 320

Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #19 May 17, 2005 8:56 am

The Stihl starts and runs great. Does anyone know if the steel cutter blade with saw-like teeth can be used for saplings (1/2")? The manual says it's for reeds and thich weeds.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw

Vangellis

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Location: Factoryville, PA. (NE PA)
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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #20 May 17, 2005 2:05 pm

Marshall wrote:

Jonathan,

Nice trimmer! I think Kevin just bought a FS 45C. Hey, what's the C for? I think maybe brushcutter?

Marshall, if you mean me, no I didn't buy a new one. I'm still using this old relic. I think it's at least 18 years old and starts every spring, even if I leave the gas in it all winter. Only problem I had was to replace the drive cable once. Anybody use anything like this anymore. LOL Kevin

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AJace

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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #21 May 17, 2005 2:12 pm

It looks small, but it'll get the job done.

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

Marshall

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Re: Ryobi trimmer problem
Reply #22 May 17, 2005 2:14 pm

Vangellis wrote:

Kevin, my bad. Maybe it was Mikefla1? By golly someone bought one. LOL

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