Troubleshooting - Ryobi RBC254SSEON Original Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
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
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates
but will not idle
Lubricant drips from muffler
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No spark
No fuel
Engine is flooded
Starter rope is harder to pull
Old fuel
Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up
Carburetor requires adjustment
Check the lubricant fuel mixture
Air filter is dirty
Spark arrestor screen is dirty
Idle speed screw on carburetor
requires adjustment
Operating the product at part
throttle
Lubricant/fuel mixture is dirty
Air filter is dirty
SOLUTION
The spark plug may be damaged. Remove it and check for dirt
and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
Push the primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, the primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact an
authorised service centre. If the primer bulb fills, the engine may
be flooded. Proceed to the next item.
Remove the spark plug. Turn the product so the spark plug hole
is aimed at the ground. Rotate the choke dial to "
and then pull the starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear
the excess fuel from the engine. Remove any fuel splashed
on the product. Clean and reinstall the spark plug. Clean any
spilled fuel and move at least 9 m away before restarting. Pull
the starter three times with choke dial at "
does not start, rotate the choke dial to "
repeat the normal starting procedure. If the engine still fails to
start, repeat the procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel over 30
days old may prevent the product from starting.
Allow the engine to completely warm up. If engine does not
accelerate after three minutes, contact an authorised service
centre.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
Clean air filter.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Operate the product at full throttle.
Use fresh fuel and correct synthetic 2-stroke lubricant mix.
Clean the air filter
" position
". If the engine
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