Ryobi AR46000 - Manual

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
the operator’s manual for their chain saw and this instruction
sheet. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Ensure compatibility and fit before
using any accessory. Do not use an accessory if a part is dam-
aged or missing. If you are not comfortable performing any of
the functions described in these instructions, take your unit to
an authorized service center.
WARNING:
Before installing the new air filter, spark plug, fuel filter, and/or
primer bulb, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
allow engine to cool, drain any remaining fuel from tank into
approved fuel container, press the primer bulb several times to
remove any remaining fuel, then disconnect spark plug wire and
move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To
prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it
with care. Keep away from ignition sources, open flames, and
sparks, handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills
immediately.
PACKING LIST:
Primer bulb Spring clamp
Air filter Spark plug
Fuel filter
The following instructions apply only to HOMELITE chain saws
with 45cc or 46cc engines and RYOBI chain saws with 46cc
engines.
INSTALLING A NEW AIR FILTER
See Figures 1 - 3.
n
Activate chain brake by pushing the front hand guard/chain
brake forward toward the bar.
n Pull the choke lever out.
n Remove the three screws holding the cylinder cover.
n Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake.
n Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.
n Before removing the air filter from the carburetor, blow or brush
as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the carburetor and
chamber as possible.
n Remove the screw securing the old air filter.
n Position a flat screwdriver between the tabs and twist to release
from the air filter base.
n Lift the old air filter off the air filter base and discard.
n Install the new air filter and reassemble the chain saw.
CAUTION:
Make sure the air filter is correctly replaced before reassembly.
Never run the engine without the air filter, as this may cause
serious damage to the chain saw.
INSTALLING A NEW SPARK PLUG
See Figure 4 - 5.
n Remove the screws and cylinder cover as described previously.
n Remove the spark plug cap.
n Loosen the old spark plug by turning it counterclockwise with
a torque wrench.
45cc and 46cc CHAIN SAW TUNE UP KIT
AR46000 n Remove the old spark plug.
n Hand thread the new spark plug, turning it clockwise. Torque
spark plug to 150 in-lbs to secure. Then reassemble saw.
NOTE: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross-
threading will seriously damage the cylinder.
The engine uses a Champion RCJ-4 with .025 in. electrode gap.
Use an exact replacement and replace every 50 hours of use or
more frequently, if necessary.
INSTALLING A NEW PRIMER BULB
See Figure 6.
n Drain all fuel from fuel tank into a container approved for gaso-
line.
NOTE: Squeeze primer bulb several times to purge fuel from
carburetor.
n Remove the screws and cylinder cover as described previously.
n Turn the saw so that the primer bulb is facing you.
To remove the old primer bulb:
n
Depress latches on both sides of the old primer bulb and remove
it from base.
n Disconnect the primer line and return fuel line from the old primer
bulb.
NOTE: The primer line is the fuel line that connects the primer
bulb to the carberator.
To install the new primer bulb:
n
Connect return line to the large fitting on the new primer bulb
and attach primer line to the small fitting.
n Install new primer bulb onto the base, ensuring that it latches
securely in place, and reassemble the saw.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks after completing installation of primer
bulb. Any part that is leaking fuel is a fire hazard and must
be replaced or reinstalled immediately. If you find any leaks,
correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so
could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING A NEW FUEL FILTER
See Figure 7.
n
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.
n Turn the saw so that the fuel cap is facing you.
To remove the old fuel filter:
n
Remove the fuel cap.
n Pull the fuel line and old fuel filter out of the tank. Be carefull
not to disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor.
NOTE: It may be helpful to use needle nose pliers to pull the
fuel line and old fuel filter to the outside of the tank.
n Cut the fuel line just below the spring clamp. Allow the old fuel
filter and old spring clamp to air dry and discard in accordance
with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
To install the new fuel filter:
n
Place the new spring clamp onto the fuel line.
n Push the end of the new fuel filter securely into the fuel line.
n Slide the new spring clamp over the fuel line and new fuel filter
to secure the filter in place.
NOTE: The spring clamp has a wide and a narrow end. The
wide end should rest over the fuel filter.
n Place fuel line and new fuel filter into the tank. Make sure the
filter rests in the lowest point of the fuel tank.
n Securely replace fuel cap.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and
must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result
in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.
A - Screw (vis, tornillo)
B - Air filter (filtre à air, filtro de aire)
Fig. 1
STOP
B
A - Screws (vis, tornillos)
B - Cylinder cover (couvercle du cylindre, tapa del cilindro)
C - Front hand guard/ chain brake (protection de poignée avant/frein de
chaîne, protección delantera de la mano/freno de la cadena)
D - Front handle (poignée avant, mango delantero)
A
C
D
A
A
B
Fig. 4
A - Spark plug (bougie, bujía)
B - Spark plug cap (creux de la bougie, tapa ce la bujía)
B
A
A - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de cebado)
B - Primer line (primer line, primer line)
C - Return fuel line (conduit à essence de retour, conducto de retorno de
combustible)
D - Latches (conduit à essence de retour, conducto de retorno de
combustible)
E - Large fitting (grande raccord, conexión grande)
F - Small fitting (petit raccord, conexión pequeña)
Fig. 6
B
C
E
F
D
A
Fig. 7
A - Fuel filter (filtre de carburant, filtro de combustible)
B - Fuel line (conduit à essence, conducto de combustible)
C - Fuel cap (bouchon de carburant, tapa del tanque)
D - Spring clamp (bride à ressort, prensa de resorte)
STOP
STOP
C
A
D
B
988000-304
10-28-10 (REV:02)
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
A
A - Torque wrench (clé dynamométrique, llave dinamométrica )
Fig. 2
A - Choke lever (levier de volet de départ, palanca del anegador)
A