Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLT254CDSO User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If these solutions do not solve the problem contact your authorised service dealer.
Problem
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate properly.
Engine starts but will only run
at high speed at half choke.
Engine does not reach full
speed and/or emits excessive
smoke.
English (Original instructions)
Possible cause
No spark.
No petrol.
Engine is fl ooded.
Starter rope is harder to pull
now than when it was new.
Old fuel.
Engine requires
approximately three minutes
to warm up.
Carburettor requires
adjustment.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Air fi lter dirty.
Spark arrester screen dirty.
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Solution
The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and
check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark
plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fi ll, primary fuel delivery sys tem is blocked.
Con tact a servicing dealer. If prim er bulb fi lls, engine
may be fl ooded, proceed to next item.
Remove the spark plug, then turn the unit until the
spark plug hole aims at the ground. Rotate the
choke dial to " " position and pull starter cord 10
to 15 times This will clear excess fuel from en gine.
.
Remove any fuel from the product. Clean and
reinstall spark plug. Clean up any spilled fuel and
move it at least 9 m away from the engine before
restarting. Pull starter three times with choke dial at
" ". If en gine does not start, rotate choke dial to "
" position and repeat normal starting pro ce dure.
If engine still fails to start, repeat pro ce dure with a
new spark plug
.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil.
Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit from
starting.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine
does not accelerate after three minutes, contact a
ser vic ing dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix
ratio.
Clean air fi lter. Refer to "Maintenance – cleaning the
air fi lter" earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.