Ryobi RY28000 - Manual (Page 12)

10 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a service
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may
be flooded, proceed to next item.
Set the start lever to the START position.
Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope
repeatedly until the engine starts and
runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of
the flooding, this may require numerous
pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter screen is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix. (50:1).
Clean air filter screen. Refer to Clean-
ing Air Filter Screen earlier in this
manual.
Contact an authorized ser vicing
dealer.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates
but will not idle Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase idle speed. See Figure 9.