[Shotimes] Very (OT): Ryobi lawn trimmers

[Paul L Fisher]

Actually, Menard's and some Ace Hardware stores carry the attachments.

http://www.ryobioutdoor.com/BrandHome.jsp has a locator.

Paul L Fisher
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: <mkelley1@gt.rr.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 3:01 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Very (OT): Ryobi lawn trimmers


> Gee, a subject that I can help with!!!!!  ;-)
>
> I have had a 4-stroke Ryobi model 975r for about 7 years now. I have the
> string trimmer, edger, blower, and vacuum attachments. I bought the
4-stroke
> for the same reason you mention, as I only has 2-stroke mix for my
> snowblower in winter (my mower is a Sears 4-stroke).
>
> Ryobi rules!! Having a single motor head with the attachments is a
fantastic
> idea, and keeps from having more engines in the garage to maintain.
>
> My only problem was after about 4 years the power seemed to "disconnect"
> and not run the tools. I took it apart, and the bushing/bearing/spacer
that
> positions the driveshaft in the main unit disintegrated. Turns out there
is
> a Ryobi parts distributor about 10 miles from me, and they got the part in
> about a week.
>
> The only other issue is that my vacuum quit working. I've had it apart,
and
> I can't see where the problem is (VERY simple mechanism). I see that Home
> Depot no longer carries Ryobi, as I was gonna bite the bullet and buy a
new
> one. Of all the tools, the vacuum is the least-used anyway. I would
> recommend the edger & blower, though obviously the string trimmer comes
with
> the base unit.
>
> Ron Porter
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of mkelley1@gt.rr.com
> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 2:51 PM
> To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Shotimes] Very (OT): Ryobi lawn trimmers
>
>
> I know this very OT but when it comes to mechanical things, this list
> usually provides pretty good feedback.  I'm looking at buying a new lawn
> trimmer and I'm very interested in the Ryobi 4-cycle models.  I like the
> idea of not having to mix the oil and gas that the 2-cycles require.  The
> model (875r) I'm looking at also has a split shaft design for other
> attachments.  Does anyone have any experience with these?
>
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