Filling The Tank; Starting And Stopping; Operating The Blower - Ryobi RBL26GN Operator's Manual

Ethanol. The use of Ethanol fuels may result in damage
to your engine.
■ Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
■ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
1 litre + 20 ml
2 litres + 40 ml
3 litres + 60 ml
4 litres + 80 ml
5 litres + 100 ml

FILLING THE TANK

WARNING
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from petrol will burn you and others. Always
shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 10 m
from refuelling site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to
safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.
„ Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
„ Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.
„ Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
„ Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
„ Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
„ Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
„ Move at least 10 m away from refuelling area before
starting the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap 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.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 7.
To start a cold engine:
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DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts
and runs.
1. Lock the cruise control.
2. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
3. Set the choke lever to "FULL" choke position.
4. Pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start.
Do not pull the starter grip more than 4 times.
5. Set the choke lever to "HALF" choke position.
6. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
7. Wait 10 seconds.
8. Set the choke lever to "RUN" choke position.
To start a warm engine:
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
2. Set the choke lever to "RUN" choke position.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Toggle the on/off switch to the stop position.

OPERATING THE BLOWER

See Figures 8 - 9.
WARNING
Never run the product without the blower tubes
installed or the vacuum door securely closed. Use of an
improperly assembled product could result in serious
personal injury.
„ Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand.
WARNING
Always hold the blower away from your body with the
handle in your right hand when operating as a blower,
keeping clearance between your body and the product.
The muffler side of the blower should be opposite from
your body. Any contact with the exhaust housing can
result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris or
gravel. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent resulting
in possible damage to the product and could result in serious
personal injury.
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To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the centre
of a pile.
„ Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not
early in the morning or late at night when people might be
disturbed. Comply with the times listed with local authorities.
„ To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
„ Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to
do the job.
„ Check your equipment before operation, especially the
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