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Ryobi 17-Inch 31 cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer with TrimmerPlus System and Straight Shaft #775R | List Price: $149.99
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Brand: Ryobi
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 17-inch gas string trimmer with a 31 cc 2-cycle engine
- EZ-Link attachment system accepts TrimmerPlus brand attachments
- SpeedSpool line replacement system, easy to refill and rewind
- Bump head line release with 17-inch cutting swath and .080 diameter single line
- Weighs 17 pounds
three engines did not work [Posted on 2004-05-05]
I thought that I was the only one having a problem with a Ryobi string trimmer. I am returning the 3rd one in 4 days. #1 seized. #2 would not start after 1/2 tank of gas. #3 will not start even though the gas is fresh and oil is Ryobi. As were the other 2. My previous Ryobi brush cutter self destructed. Drive shaft pulled out of the cheap plastic housing. Engine on this runs fine, but the housing is irrepairable. Guess it is time to find a better brand.
Best trimmer I have owned [Posted on 2004-07-25]
This trimmer has plenty of power, and is comfortable to operate. I have not had any problems out of it in four years of use. It still starts very easy, and I have really used it every year.
I love my Ryobi 775R trimmer, and the Ryobi stuff. [Posted on 2006-07-02]
I've had this trimmer now for about 6 or 7 years. Many times used it for as long as there was gas in it. Started according to the instructions all the time. I've learned to use ear mufflers because like any 2 cycle engine it is loud. I made a remark to my wife because after letting my Ryobi rear tine Tiller sit for over a year it started after I eliminated all of the operator errors as it should, and my remark to my wife was that all of my Ryobi equipment works like a charm, My Ryobi 3000BT table saw, Ryobi belt & disk sander, Ryobi chop saw, Ryobi sabre saw, Ryobi circular saw with laser light, Ryobi router 160R and most of all my Ryobi 775R trimmer. All very proud of my Ryobi stuff. Ryobi also makes a 2 tower printing press that besides prints real good, it also runs real smooth. Bloody hands? If you've really used this trimmer you know that isn't true. It sounds like the competition bad mouthing a very worthy competitor, what a compliment . . . What also makes this trimmer pretty special, type in the part you need with Ryobi through google and about 4 vendors willing to sell you the part you need with explosion detail drawings with part #'s at a reasonable price. At a Lowe's store today I spotted the bumper knob, a coupler, the string trimmer holder thingy and the trimmer string. How good can it get? I believe all of us that are giving this trimmer 5 star are actual users and can appreciate a product that has been designed well and has held up after years of actual use.
A workhorse tool, for the most part [Posted on 2008-04-07]
I've had this trimmer for around 10 years (not exactly sure), and it has never given me any trouble. Good gas consumption rates, plenty of power for doing the job, and generally feeding new line into the head after depleting it is easy.
It's a little finicky to start the first time each spring after sitting in the garage for the whole winter, but after the first start, no problem. One thing I would tell any owner of this who has trouble getting it to start in the spring is to be patient. I have found that if it doesn't start after 5-10 pulls, put it down and let it sit for an hour before trying again. Usually it starts right up after a short nap.
I took it out of the garage this spring and had an awful time getting it to start, but after some inspection it turns out that *all* of the fuel lines had deteriorated and broken. Not sure why now, but a full re-plumbing of the thing is obviously required. Only problem now is finding a manual that describes how to do the job. Once I get that done, I'm sure this old friend will be back in business, as good as ever.
Owned for 10+ years with no complaints! [Posted on 2008-04-20]
I have had this trimmer and numerous attachments for over 10 years and I have no complaints. Around the 6 year point I had to replace the shear shaft which was inexpensive and easy to change. Other than that all I have done is replace string, add gas and crank. It starts easily and after 10 years the only reason I looked it up was to replace a bump head I wore through (less than $5). Overall I could not be happier, and if it broke tomorrow I would buy another!
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