Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLM140SP User Manual

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To lower the handle before storing (Fig. 14):
Loosen the starter rope guide knob. Remove starter
rope from guide and allow to retract into engine.
Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the handle
and fold the upper handle down.
Problem
Handle not in cor- Handle positioned incorrectly.
rect position.
Handle knobs not tightened.
Mower not starting. No spark.
No petrol.
Engine is flooded.
Starter rope pulls harder now than
when new.
M o w e r h a r d t o High grass, rear of mower housing and
push. blade dragging in heavy grass, or cut-
ting height too low.
Wheel assembly needs cleaning.
Mower vibrating at Blade is unbalanced.
higher speed.
Bent motor shaft.
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MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
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Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and lift the
sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle
mounting brackets.
Fold the lower handle forward, making sure not to bend
or kink the control cables.
Solution
Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed
fully back and snapped into proper position.
Tighten handle knobs.
Use spark tester to check for proper spark plug
operation.
Fill mower with petrol. If mower still does not start,
contact a servicing dealer.
Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not
prime before attempting to start.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Raise cutting height.
Clean wheel assembly. See Drive Gear Mainte-
nance.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from
the spark plug, and inspect for damage. Have repaired
by an authorized service center before restarting.
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