Ryobi Trimmer - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLESHOOTING
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C A U S E A C T I O N
ignition switch is OFF Turn switch to ON
Empty gas tank Fill fuel tank
Primer buib wasn't pressed enough Press primer buib fully and slowly 5-7 times
Engine fiooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position, Pg. 10
Old or improperiy mixed fuel Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
engine will not idle
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air Filter is Plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
improper carburetor adjustment Adjust per instruction Pg. 17
engine will not accelerate
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
C A U S E A C T I O N
Cutting head bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment
Cutting head out of line Refill with new line
inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel
Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool
Line welded Disassemble, remove the welded section
and rewind the line
Line twisted when refilled Disassemble and rewind the line
Not enough line is exposed Push the Bump Knob and pull out line until
4 in. (102 mm.) of line is outside of the
cutting attachment
If further assistance is required, conta ct your authorized service dealer.
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