Trimmer Repair - Replacing the Grass Deflector (Ryobi Part # 308473001)

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Channel: FIX Tech Guides · 2016 · Howto & Style

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This particular grass deflector is specific to Ryobi manufactured brands, including Ryobi and Homelite. To find a grass deflector specific to your model, visit eReplacementParts.com.

If your string trimmer is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the grass deflector could solve your problem:

1) Excessive debris scattering during use
2) Trimmer line is too long
3) Engine running cool
4) Engine running slow
5) Incomplete combustion
6) Carbon build-up on muffler
7) Exhaust port clogged

eReplacementParts.com part number: 308473001

Tools used for this repair/replacement:

1) None required

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