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Question posted by klewis1114 on March 21st, 2016

Trimmer Hasn't Run For 2 Years, Won't Start. Seeking Recommendations On How To

didn't use Ryobi 28040 trimmer for 2+ years due to health issues. Won't fire/start when pulled. Want to restore to use, looking for guidance on logical steps to take

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 21st, 2016 9:48 AM
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