20 Most Recent Ryobi 30cc 17" String Trimmer Zrry30530 Wcurve Shaft - Page 4 Questions & Answers

Hi Rodney,
Have a look at these tips:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r9230929-weed_eater_strimmer_will_not_start

http://www.fixya.com/support/r9762653-strimmer_lawn_edger_trimmer_run

Theres a video at this link http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ryobi-ry30530-string-trimmer-and-brushcutter-parts-c-7931_15633_15687.html

http://dl.owneriq.net/9/9e64612c-7e9e-49b8-b7af-195ff11f1bef.pdf

need to relace the prime line with a longer line...

You need to have someone clean the carburetor.

This is a messy frustrating job, and if you had to put a price on the hassle that it is, it is probably better to pay somebody else to do it. That said, remove the starter cover with the cord and pulley inside. If there is a plate holding down the cord pulley, remove it and carefully lift out the pulley, try not to dislodge the recoil spring as this is where the frustration part comes in. Remove the old cord and insert the new cord end into the hole and copy the old knot - pass the other end of the cord through the eyelet in the cover. N.B. At this time take note of the direction that the recoil spring coil is orientated. Wind about 3/4 of the cord around the pulley and attach the start handle to the outside end of the cord. Carefully fit the pulley over the spring and place the cord into the cutout in the pulley. Wind up the pulley so that it engages in the curl in the inside of the recoil spring and further wind up the pulley in the opposite direction of the normal pulley start pull, holding the cord in the little cut-out so that the cord does not wind up as you wind the spring. It probably takes about 5 extra turns on the pulley to get the recoil tension right. Always hold the pulley in place to prevent the spring from jumping out. Release the cord so it can retract and replace the retaining plate. This is all if the spring does not jump out - which it so often does.
If the spring jumps out, hold it by the inside portion and start winding it up, pulling it tight to keep the coil small enough to fit back into its receptacle, . Once the spring is wound up and will fit into its position the problem starts. I found that gripping the spring with an alligator jaw vice grip will allow you to replace the spring and carefully release it without it going wild again, engaging the outer hook in its retaining slot or around its peg. Trying to feed the spring into position coil by coil seldom works, it has to be wound up outside and then inserted, especially on a small motor.
This procedure is as difficult to explain as it is to carry out. I have done many cord replacements and always dread the next one. If you have any problems, feel free to come back to me.

Easiest place to look first would be to see if one of the fuel hoses has split. May be hard to see but that would cause it to **** air instead of fuel. Eventually, the split or hole would become so big that it wouldn't stay running at all, and probably not even start. If that doesn't do it, make sure the fuel you have is still good and try running a little Seafoam with the fuel and see if it clears up. After that, I would be looking at carefully cleaning the carburetor which may require dis-assembly as well as new gaskets etc.

This a two stroke trimmer. You need oil gas mix.

Mike

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

Did you wind in the new string in the correct direction? The string should be wound in the SAME direction that the head spins.

I would check or replace the fuel filter and also check your Air filter too. the fuel filter should be at the end of the fuel line in the tank. If that wont work try cleaning the carb

Gas oil should be in ratio 50 to 1 or 2% oil in gas

Fuel/Oil Mix ratio is 40:1. That is 3.2 oz oil per gallon of gas, or 1.6 ounces of oil/ half gallon of gas. I highly recommend using a good synthetic 2 stroke oil. Many benefits there.

Hello,
Pump the gas bubble near the black box air filter. Start pulling the string. Keep pulling until it turns.
Thanks

spec is 32:1. gas to oil mix.

Hi, it has to be a 2 stroke oil for air cooled engines. Mix with regular gas at a ratio off 25 to 1. Regards Phil.