General Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter; Vacuum Bag; Fuel Cap, Tank, And Lines - Ryobi RY09056 Operator's Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figure 14 - 15.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
 Remove the air filter cover by turning the dial counter-
clockwise while gently pulling on the cover.
 Rinse filter with clean water.
 Gently squeeze filter until excess water is removed.
Replace filter.
 Place the air filter cover back on the unit. Turn dial clock-
wise until cover is secure.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT, MUFFLER
AND SPARK ARRESTOR
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on
U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations.
Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and
amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may be-
come blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power
loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove
these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend
that only qualified service technicians perform this service.
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50
hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your prod-
uct. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending
on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service
dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
MAINTENANCE
Never run the blower without a muffler equipped with a
spark arrestor in place. Failure to do so could result in a
fire that could cause serious personal injury.

VACUUM BAG

A dirty bag will reduce performance. To clean the bag, turn it
inside out and shake. Wash the bag in soapy water at least
once a year. To obtain a replacement bag, see How to Ob-
tain Replacement Parts on the back page of this manual.

FUEL CAP, TANK, AND LINES

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or line is a
fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find
any leaks, correct the problem before using the product.
Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause
serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a
check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

This engine uses a Ryobi AC00160, Champion RCJ-6Y,
or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use
a recommended or equivalent replacement and replace
annually.
STORING THE PRODUCT
 Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit
indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
 Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage
and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
 Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Your engine is configured for operation below 2000 feet
altitude at the factory. Your engine must be re-configured
for operation above 2000 feet altitude. Operating the engine
with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may
increase its emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade per-
formance and cause irreversible damage. Engines configured
for high altitude operation cannot be operated in standard
altitude conditions. A qualified service center should ensure
that your engine is properly configured for your location.
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