Ryobi RCT2800AD - Manual (Page 8)

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix petrol with oil. Fill petrol tank with petrol/oil
mixture. Refer to Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions.
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of petrol should be visible in
the primer bulb and petrol lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t
see petrol in the bulb, press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes before you can see petrol in it.
3. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze
the throttle control.
5. Pull the starter rope out a short distance, until you feel
some resistance. This is usually around 2-4 inches.
Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly. Repeat this 5
times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2.
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter
rope in the same manner as explained in Step 5. Pull
1 to 3 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the choke lever in Position 3. The unit is ready
for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, start the
unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit
starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.
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
Stop Switch
Fig. 8
Choke Lever
Position 1 Position 3 Position 2
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow
the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the Stop Switch until the engine
stops (Fig 6).
Fig. 6
Fig. 7