How to Replace the Carburetor Gasket on a Ryobi Trimmer

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The carburetor gasket forms a seal between the carburetor and the engine. The gasket typically only needs to be replaced as part of a larger repair project (especially if the carburetor is removed). It is important to replace the gasket at that point, however, because a bad gasket can create an air leak between the carburetor and the engine. This will cause the engine to run lean, potentially causing permanent damage.

This article will guide you through the steps required to remove and install the carburetor gasket on a Ryobi trimmer.

Let's get started.

  REMOVING THE CARBURETOR GASKET [top] 1. Remove the rear cover.

Remove the (4) screws from the rear cover.

Remove the rear cover from the engine.

  2. Remove the carburetor gasket.

Remove the (2) screws from the carburetor assembly.

Remove the choke plate and choke assembly from the carburetor.

Disconnect the throttle cable from the carburetor (this is accomplished using a lift-and-tilt motion).

Remove the carburetor gasket.

    INSTALLING THE NEW CARBURETOR GASKET [top] 3. Install the carburetor gasket

Install the new carburetor gasket.

Connect the throttle cable onto the throttle linkage of the carburetor.

Install the carburetor mounting screws onto the choke plate and lever.

Secure the carburetor (and choke plate) to the engine with the (2) screws. Note that the choke lever and the wavy washer must be properly aligned before tightening the upper screw.

  REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top] 4. Reinstall the rear cover.

Reinstall the rear cover onto the engine.

Secure the rear cover with the (4) screws.

You don't have to leverage your savings to level your lawns. As you just learned, repairing your own equipment is easy when you follow our step-by-step guides. Not only did you restore trimmer functionality at a fraction of the cost of replacement; you have taken the edge off of future repairs, wherever you may find them.

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