Ryobi RY09440 - Manual (Page 12)

8 - English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke while mixing gasoline and lubricant together; and
wipe up spills immediately.
FILLING THE TANK
 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock-
wise.
 Pour the fuel carefully into the tank.
 Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
 Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before
starting the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks.
Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously
are
not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.
Do not use
E85 fuel.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 4.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-
mance and service life. This unit is shipped with a 20W50
engine lubricant to assist in the break-in period. For best
operating performance, continuing to use 20W50 engine
lubricant is recommended, however, SAE 30, 10W30, or
10W40 are all acceptable lubricants to use in this product.
Always use a 4-stroke motor lubricant that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification SJ. Check
lubricant level before each use.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 4-cycle engine lubricants will dam-
age the engine and should not be used.
To add engine lubricant:

Remove the cap and seal from lubricant bottle provided.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
 Using funnel provided, add entire bottle of engine
lubricant through oil fill hole.
 Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine lubricant level:

Set unit on a flat surface.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level.
Lubricant level should fall within the hatched area on the
dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level
rises to the upper portion of the hatched area on the
dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke, oil loss, and engine damage.