Ryobi TP30 straight shaft line trimmer convertible - drive shaft disconnected from motor

The Ryobi TP30 also has the model number RY52014. This 2-cycle engine uses a 50:1 gas to oil ratio. That means that for every gallon of gasoline, you need 2.6 oz. of 2-cycle engine oil. This information is available on page 9 of the manual. Manuals Lib has the manual for the TP30 trimmer here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/143217/Ryobi-Ry52014.html .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

I have a Ryobi Model RY28040 straight shaft line trimmer. In my case I replaced the complete String Head Assembly that includes the String Head Housing, Spring, and Spool and the string still did not advance. I then discovered that the bolt in the Spool Retainer cap (the red cap that attaches the spool to the shaft) was fused and not moving. The bolt needs to be loose inside the cap in order to allow the spool to move in and out by the spring. I loosened the bolt and fastened the spool back onto the shaft. Fired it up and bumped it a few times and the line began to advance. Turns out I probably only needed to replace the Spool Retainer rather than the String Head Assembly.

You can find it here
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/640551/Ryobi-Elt1100qfa.html

I'm not quite sure what part you're refering too.

Could you advise from the following link what part/parts you're refering too.

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-ry30530-string-trimmer-and-brushcutter-parts-c-7931_15633_15687.html

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/article/6299/How_to_Fix_the_Starter_on_a_Ryobi_Trimmer.html

Is it a straight shaft? If so measure the inside of the blade and fit the arbor to your trimer.

You have a hairline leak in one of your hoses or a small gasket under primer bulb.

I would not put a brushcutter blade on this unit. The curved shaft quik disconnect may not hold up to the shock torque created by the brushblade. It may damage the drive shaft since it is a curved shaft quik disconnect model. You may have to purchase a straight shaft trimmer to get that job done.

Go to www.managemyhome.com and download a free copy of the onwers manual.
Good luck!

THE MOTOR HAS PUSHED BACK INTO THE INTERNAL HOUSING. YOU CAN DISASSEMBLE THE HOUSING AND FORCE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR TO IT ORIGINAL SET UP BUT OVER TIME THE MOTOR WILL KEEP MOVING BACK. THE COOLING FAN WILL BEGIN TO GRIND ON THE HOUSING. THE PLASTIC, HOLDING THE MOTOR IN PLACE,WILL BREAK DOWN AND PUSH AWAY FROM THE ATTACHMENTS.