Trimmer Repair - Replacing the Throttle Cable (Ryobi Part # 791-182068)

If your string trimmer is showing any of these symptoms; replacing the throttle cable assembly could solve your problem: 1) Throttle not functioning 2) No tension in throttle lever 3) Throttle cable loose in housing 4) Throttle cable disconnected 5) Throttle cable linkage (on ends) broken Tools used for this repair/replacement: 1) Torx / Phillip’s drivers 2) Standard screwdriver [ VIDEO TRANSCRIPT ] I’ll begin by moving the accessory from the motor shaft. The handle assembly is secured with five screws plus on anti-rotation screw. I’ll split the two-halves by removing the two screws. Now remove the trigger and the trigger spring. With the trigger removed, now we can go ahead and pull the opposite half of the handle assembly away from the throttle cable. Now remove the back cover from the engine. Now, we have access to the carburetor and the throttle cable. While it is possible to remove the throttle cable from the carburetor’s linkage without removing the carburetor, it’s very easy to accidently break the cast end on the end of the throttle cable. So I’ll go ahead and remove the two screws that secure the carburetor to the engine. Now I can pull the carburetor away and twist it up while removing the throttle cable. Now, I can remove the throttle cable from the engine. The large end of the throttle cable needs to pass through the larger hole in the carburetor base. And once it’s through I can pull the throttle cable away from the engine. Now, I’ll install the...