Ryobi RY26540 Quick setup guide

RYOBI
26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NOS. RY26500, RY26520, RY26540,
RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
REPAIR SHEET

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RYOBI 26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NUMBERS – RY26500, RY26520, RY26540, RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
FIGURE A
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3
2
14
4
13
16
15
19
27
32
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23
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18
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25
24
5
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12
29
31
8
2
30
26
28

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RYOBI 26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NUMBERS – RY26500, RY26520, RY26540, RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
21 660643001 Bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in. Hex Hd.) (BC26) ...............1
22 308046001 “J” Handle and Grip (BC26) .................................. 1
23 638565001 Bottom “J” Handle Clamp (BC26)......................... 1
24 678013001 Washer (BC26) ......................................................1
25 518949001 Wing Nut (1/4-20) (BC26) ...................................... 1
26 678012001 Lock Washer (BC26) .............................................1
27 518696001 Throttle Trigger ......................................................1
28 308842004 Throttle and Lead Assembly
(Incl. Key No. 5) ..................................................... 1
29 660634001 Screw (8-16 x 5/16 in. Torx T.F.) ............................ 1
30 308487001 Shoulder Harness (BC26)......................................1
31 678029002 Hex Nut (M6) ......................................................... 1
32 690694002 Spring.................................................................... 1
Not Shown:
940705011 Logo Label ............................................................1
940991028 Model Label (CS26)...............................................1
940991030 Model Label (SS26)...............................................1
940991031 Model Label (BC26)............................................... 1
987000426 Operator’s Manual (960736001)............................1
3-19-09
(REV:02)
1 660563002 Screw (M4 x 20 mm) ............................................. 4
2 308869002 Control Handle Assembly .....................................1
3 518695001 Trigger Lock .......................................................... 1
4 638431001 Strap Hanger.........................................................1
5 760700002 Switch (Momentary Contact).................................1
6 570234002 Rear Handle .......................................................... 1
7 870174001 Spark Plug (Champion RCJ6Y) ............................. 1
8 690140011 Compression Spring ............................................. 1
9 518777001 Air Box Cover ........................................................ 1
10 308680001 Fuel Cap Assembly (1.5 in. Diameter) ................... 1
300758006 Fuel Cap Assembly (2 in. Diameter) ...................... 1
11 940686026 Label......................................................................1
12 660697002 Bolt (M6 x 20 mm).................................................1
13 308470004 Upper Boom Assembly ......................................... 1
14 940657034 Warning Decal ....................................................... 1
15 308991001 Front Handle Assembly
(CS26 and SS26)................................................... 1
16 518738001 Front Handle..........................................................1
17 660643008 Bolt (1/4-20 x 40 mm) ...........................................1
18 678008001 Washer .................................................................. 1
19 518949001 Wing Nut ...............................................................1
20 638564001 Top “J” Handle Clamp (BC26)............................... 1
PARTS LIST (FIGURE A)
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

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RYOBI 26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NUMBERS – RY26500, RY26520, RY26540, RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
FIGURE B
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4
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7
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13 14
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2
3
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RYOBI 26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NUMBERS – RY26500, RY26520, RY26540, RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
1 511731001 Starter Grip............................................................ 1
2 900849002 Starter Rope.......................................................... 1
3 660466001 Screw (M4 x 18 mm) ............................................ 11
4 660970001 Screw (M4 x 16 mm) ............................................. 4
5 308671009 Starter Housing Assembly .................................... 1
6 300960002 Clutch Assembly ................................................... 1
7 638090001 Washer .................................................................. 1
8 518692001 Starter Baffle ......................................................... 1
9 638033001 Spring and Container ............................................ 1
10 310022001 Easy Starter Assembly .......................................... 1
11 638389001 Pulley Retainer ...................................................... 3
12 638284002 Spacer Tube .......................................................... 1
13 650017001 Washer .................................................................. 1
14 308811001 Flywheel Assembly................................................ 1
15 308675021 Fuel Tank and Cap Assembly................................ 1
16 660970002 Screw (M4) ............................................................ 3
17 660454001 Bolt (M5 x 70 mm)................................................. 2
18 518766001 Air Box Base ......................................................... 1
19 308054013 Carburetor Assembly ............................................ 1
20 901552001 Outer Heat Dam Gasket........................................ 1
21 518685001 Air Baffle................................................................ 1
22 518497001 Heat Dam .............................................................. 1
23 901551001 Inner Heat Dam Gasket......................................... 1
24 518504002 Rear Housing ........................................................ 1
25 308892003 Short Block Assembly........................................... 1
26 660925003 Screw (M4 x 12 mm) ............................................. 6
27 638337001 Crankcase Cover................................................... 1
28 901550001 Crankcase Cover Gasket ...................................... 1
29 901452001 Muffler Gasket....................................................... 1
30 308990011 Muffler Assembly .................................................. 1
31 638442001 Muffler Housing..................................................... 1
32 660638003 Muffler Bolt (10-24 x 2-1/8 in.) .............................. 2
33 308863003 Electrical Lead Wire Assembly.............................. 1
34 850108002 Ignition Module ..................................................... 1
35 660968001 Screw (M4 x 19 mm) ............................................. 2
PARTS LIST (FIGURE B)
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY

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RYOBI 26cc STRING TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS
MODEL NUMBERS – RY26500, RY26520, RY26540, RY26901, RY26921, RY26941
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18
1
2
3
9
5
6
4
7
10
11
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24
25
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9
12
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1
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3
14
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18
19
Key Service
No. Number Description Qty.
1 940726013 Expand-it Label .................................1
2 940230132 Warning Decal ..................................1
3 308038010 Curved Shaft Assembly.....................1
4 120642001 Fastener Kit .......................................1
5 308052001 Grass Deflector..................................1
6 310734001 Dual Spool™Fixed Line
String Head Insert..............................1
7 308746002 Bump Feed String Head....................1
8 678022001 Spring ................................................1
9 308044008 Bump Feed Spool..............................1
10 308042002 Spool Retainer...................................1
11 120950053 Bump Feed String Head Assembly
(Incl. Key Nos. 7-10) ..........................1
12 518019002 Hanger Cap .......................................1
FIGURE C
MODEL
RY26520
RY26921
FIGURE C
MODEL
RY26540
RY26941
Key Service
No. Number Description Qty.
1 940726013 Expand-it Label....................................1
2 940230132 Warning Decal......................................1
3 308035011 Straight Shaft Assembly ......................1
4 660736001 Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in.).........................1
5 638125001 Clamp...................................................1
6 518367001 Spacer..................................................1
7 660642001 Screw (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.) ....................1
8 308210002 Gear Head............................................1
9 678011002 Flanged Washer ...................................1
10 678019002 Arbor ....................................................1
11 660886001 Wing Screw (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.) ...........1
12 308473001 Grass Deflector Assembly
(Incl. Key No. 11)..................................1
13 310734001 Dual Spool™Fixed Line
String Head Insert ................................1
14 308746002 Bump Feed String Head ......................1
15 678022001 Spring...................................................1
16 308044008 Bump Feed Spool ................................1
17 308042003 Spool Retainer .....................................1
18 000998361 Bump Feed String Head Assembly
(Incl. Key Nos. 14-17)...........................1
19 518019002 Hanger Cap..........................................1
Key Service
No. Number Description Qty.
1 940726013 Expand-it Label....................................1
2 940627027 Brushcutter Safety Label .....................1
3 308035011 Straight Shaft Assembly.......................1
4 660736001 Screw (10-24 x 5/8 in.).........................1
5 638125001 Clamp...................................................1
6 660642001 Screw (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.) ....................1
7 308210001 Gear Head............................................1
8 518367001 Spacer..................................................1
9 678020001 Gear Head Locking Tool ......................1
10 638120001 Brushcutter Guard ...............................1
11 660737001 Screw (10-24 x 1/2 in.).........................3
12 678011001 Flanged Washer ..................................1
13 638006004 Blade....................................................1
14 638017001 Cupped Washer ...................................1
15 678018001 Blade Nut .............................................1
16 660886001 Screw (1/4-20 x 1-1/4 in.) ....................1
17 308473001 Grass Deflector Assembly
(Incl. Key No. 16)..................................1
18 678019001 Arbor ....................................................1
19 308746002 Bump Feed String Head ......................1
20 678022001 Spring...................................................1
21 308044008 Bump Feed Spool ................................1
22 308042003 Spool Retainer .....................................1
23 000998361 Bump Feed String Head Assembly
(Incl. Key Nos. 19-22)...........................1
24 310734001 Dual Spool™Fixed Line
String Head Insert ................................1
25 518019002 Hanger Cap..........................................1
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7
4
35
2
1
11
8
9
10
12
FIGURE C
MODEL
RY26500
RY26901