Ryobi 410r - Manual (Page 10)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Choke Control
Full Choke
Position (A)
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the Start/Stop Control in the START (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 position
(A ) (Fig. 7).
5. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit
by placing your left foot on the wheel bracket
assembly and gripping the handlebar grip with your
right hand (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting.
6. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open
(full throttle) position, grasp the starter rope grip with
your left hand and pull the starter rope briskly 5
times.
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke position
(A ).
7. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position
(B ) (Fig. 7).
8. 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.
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 8.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN position (C ) (Fig. 7).
Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
10. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN
position (C
) (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the
START (I) position (Fig. 6), and start in PARTIAL
choke position (B
) (Fig. 7).
Run
Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
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 STOP (O) position
(Fig. 6).
Start / Stop Control
START (I)
STOP (O)
Throttle Control
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.
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Fig. 7