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  How to Replace the Intake Gasket on a Ryobi 2-Cycle Trimmer

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Fix Factor: Easy Duration: 10-15 minutes Frequency: As necessary Tools Required: Long-nosed pliers, small screwdriver, ratchet/socket set, gasket scraper or razor Part #: 984762001

How to Replace the Intake Gasket on a Ryobi 2-Cycle Trimmer

Installing the intake gasket on a Ryobi trimmer The Facts

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The intake gasket creates a seal between the engine block and the heat dam (behind the carburetor). This gasket usually only needs to be replaced when it is removed as part of another engine repair. If the gasket is torn when it is removed, it must be replaced.

The only way to ensure a proper seal is to replace the gasket every time it is removed. A leak in the intake gasket will allow extra air into the cylinder. If the leak is bad enough, you will notice the engine surging erratically. It will be hard to start and die randomly. The RPM will climb and fall while the engine is running.

An air leak is a serious problem. It can cause the engine to run lean, which will lead to scarring on the piston and cylinder, and eventually, a seized engine. If you suspect your engine has an air leak, you should stop using it immediately.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the intake gasket on a Ryobi string trimmer.

Let's get started. The Fix   REMOVING THE INTAKE GASKET [top] 1. Remove the air filter box.

Remove the air filter cover.

 Remove the cover

 

 

Remove the air filter.

 Remove the air filter

 

 

Remove the (2) nuts securing the air filter box assembly to the engine.

 Remove the nuts

 

 

Slide the air filter box assembly away from the engine.

 Remove the filter box

 

 

  2. Remove the carburetor gasket.

Disconnect the throttle cable "z-connector" from the carburetor linkage.

 Disconnect the throttle

 

 

Slide the carburetor assembly away from the engine (it is not necessary to disconnect the fuel lines from the carburetor).

 Remove the carburetor

 

 

Slide the carburetor spacer away from the engine.

 Remove the spacer

 

 

Remove the carburetor gasket.

 Remove the carb gasket

 

 

  3. Remove the intake gasket.

Remove the (2) screws securing the heat dam to the engine block assembly.

 Remove the screws

 

 

Remove the heat dam from the engine.

 Remove the heat dam

 

 

Remove the intake gasket.

 Remove the intake gasket

 

 

Use a gasket scraper (or razor blade) remove all fragments of the old gasket.

 Scrape the gasket away

 

 

  INSTALLING THE NEW INTAKE GASKET [top] 4. Install the intake gasket.

Install the new intake gasket.

 Install the new gasket

 

 

Verify that the new gasket is evenly seated behind the plastic housings; and that the gasket is properly aligned with the intake port on the engine block.

 Seat the gasket

 

 

  REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top] 5. Reinstall the carburetor.

Install the heat dam.

 Install the heat dam

 

 

Secure the heat dam with the (2) screws.

 Secure the heat dam

 

 

Install the carburetor gasket.

 Install the carb gasket

 

 

Install the (plastic) carburetor spacer gasket.

 Install the spacer

 

 

Install the carburetor.

 Install the carburetor

 

 

Connect the throttle cable "z-connector" to the carburetor linkage.

 Connect the throttle

 

 

  6. Reinstall the air filter box.

Install the air filter box over the carburetor.

 Install the filter box

 

 

Secure the air filter box with the (2) nuts.

 Secure the filter box

 

 

Reinstall the air filter.

 Install the filter

 

 

Reinstall the air filter cover.

 Install the cover

 

  The Finish

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So, doing-it-yourself means never having to do it alone.

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