Ryobi RYI2200G - Manual (Page 20)

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MAINTENANcE
DRAININg fUEL TANK/cARBURETOR
See Figures 14 - 15.
To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system, drain the
fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing.
DRAININg THE fUEL TANK:
NOTICE:
Remove all lubricant from the unit before draining the fuel
tank. Failure to do so could cause damage to the unit.
 Remove the fuel cap.
 Tilt the generator and allow fuel to drain from the fuel tank
into an approved container.
 When the fuel has drained from the tank, replace the fuel
cap.
DRAININg THE cARBURETOR:

Loosen the screws at the top of the engine cover. Remove
cover and set aside.
 Place the engine/choke lever in the run position.
 Position a suitable container under the carburetor drain
screw to catch fuel; loosen the screw.
 Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
 Retighten drain screw securely.
 Place the engine/choke lever in the off position.
NOTE: Consult hazardous waste management guidelines in
your area for the proper way to dispose of used fuel.
TRANSPORTINg
 Place the engine/choke lever in the off position.
 Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
 Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
 Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy objects.
MAINTENANcE ScHEDULE
NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this generator, please follow the maintenance schedule provided in the engine
manual instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Before
each use
After 1st month
or 20 hours of
operation
Every 3 months
or 50 hours of
operation
Every 6 months
or 100 hours
of operation
Every year or
after 300 hours
of operation
check Engine Lubricant 
change Engine Lubricant 2  
check Air filter 
clean Air filter 
change Air filter 2 
check/Adjust Spark Plug 
Replace Spark Plug 2 
check/Adjust Idle Speed 
check/Adjust valve
clearance 1,2

clean fuel Tank and filter 1,2 
check fuel Hose  
fuel filter Inspect Replace
check All Hose
connections
 
Inspect fuel Tank vapor
vent (If Equipped)
 
Inspect carbon canister
(cARB Models Only)
 
1. These items should only be carried out by an authorized service center.
2. See engine manual for maintenance schedule for this item.
NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when generator is used in dusty areas.
When generator has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled according
to the intervals of time or hours stated herein.