How can I repair the pull start on my Ryobi SS30?

I have a CS30 Ryobi Piece of S***. The SECRET to fixing the rope pull is a 9/64 long reach ALLEN Wrench (Key). Remove all screws that hold the plastic housing on both front and back.
Look in the back at the piston connecting arm, insert a piece of wood against the arm so the shaft won't turn when you try to unscrew the ALLEN Screw which is located inside DRUM CONNECTOR #33 on this print.
http://www.ryobitools.com/product_manual/file_url/307/RY30000_401_r_sheet.pdf After that you are on your own but that's how you get to the rope pull. What I did was as above but I kept the 9/64 ALLEN Screw and threw the Ryobi in the trash were it belongs. DO NOT BUY THESE PRODUCTS, THEY ARE CRAP.

MIKE H. FLA.
October 2010

http://www.ryobitools.com/product_manual/file_url/307/RY30000_401_r_sheet.pdf

n0m0renancy
July 2009

I have a Ryobi RGH 600 that sudenly stopped working. I have pulled it apart and I have come to the conclusion that something is jamming in the pull start as the pistons and cylinders look OK. Why could not you get parts to fix your machine?

Davo
May 2009

What a day! Found out the HARD WAY there's no way to repair it!!! Should have bought another unit while "asking" what I could do do fix mine!!! I've had many Ryobi 30cc trimmers over the years, but this was the easiest, newest, most reliable to use w/my attatchments. It's a surprize that it's instantly "junk"...

Quirky One
May 2008