Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLT26CDS Original Instructions 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 idle long enough to
engage throttle
Engine does not stop
when switch is turned off
Engine starts but will
not accelerate.
Engine starts but will
only run at high speed
at half choke.
Engine does not reach
full speed and emits
excessive smoke.
English (Original Instructions)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch is off.
2. No spark.
3. No fuel.
4. Engine is flooded.
5. Starter rope is harder to pull
now than when it was new.
6. Old fuel.
Temperature can effect engine
idle time and rpm.
Electrical connection is loose/
unplugged
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Oil fuel mixture is incorrect.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3.Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
SOLUTION
1. Make sure Switch is in the ON or "I" position.
2. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and
check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark
plug.
3. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to the next item.
4. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole is
aimed at the ground. Set choke lever to
pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess
fuel from engine. Remove any fuel which splashed
on the product. Clean and reinstall spark plug. Clean
up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m away before
restarting. Pull starter three times with choke lever at
. If engine does not start, set choke lever to
and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still fails
to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
5. Contact a servicing dealer.
6. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel
over 30 days old may prevent the unit from starting.
Flip choke lever to
engine starts.
Set the choke lever to
Immediately stop using the product. Check electrical
connection on the bottom of the trimmer and make sure
it is properly connected. Contact servicing dealer if the
problem persists.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does
not accelerate after three minutes, contact a servicing
dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
2. Clean air filter. Refer to "Cleaning the Air Filter" earlier
in this manual.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
12
position and
position
position and pull starter until
to stop the engine.