Ryobi 704r - Manual (Page 10)

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I) position
(Fig. 6).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB (Fig. 7). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press
and release the bulb as many times as it takes before
you can see fuel in it.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A )
position (Fig. 7).
5. With the unit in the starting position (Fig. 8), squeeze
the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle)
position. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times while still
in the FULL choke (A
) position. If the engine
attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 6.
NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A )
position.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (B )
position (Fig. 7).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 7.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C ) position (Fig. 7).
Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up the engine
for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the
RUN (C
) position (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 6), and start in PARTIAL choke
(B
) position (Fig. 7). After starting, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C ) position.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make
sure you are in the starting position when
pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 8
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 8).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position
(Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
On/Off Stop Control
Start/On (I)
Stop/Off (O)
Choke Lever
Full Choke
Position (A)
Run
Position (C)
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Primer Bulb
Fig. 7