Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi RGBV3100 Operator's Manual

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position whenever pulling the
starter rope. The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
Also, Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as
gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked
up by the air intake and thrown out by the
discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or
causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.
WARNING: Operate this unit only
in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always remove the vacuum bag prior to
refueling the unit. The bag may become a fire
hazard when saturated with fuel.
NOTE: Have the shoulder harness on and adjusted, but
not clipped to the support fitting prior to starting
unit.
NOTE: Setting the lever to the blower mode prevents
the vacuum bag from filling up while starting the
engine.
NOTE: The throttle control will remain in the position it's
placed until moved. Fast position is to the right.
NOTE: The On/Off Stop control is a momentary switch
and is always in the ON (I) position (Fig. 9).
2. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to
the up position (Blower Mode). See Operating as a
Blower.
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Idle
Fast
Fig. 9
A
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times.
Fuel should be felt and visible in the bulb (Fig. 10). If fuel
hasn't entered the bulb, press three more times, or until
it does.
4. Place the Choke Control in the FULL choke (A
position (Fig. 10).
5. With the unit on the ground (Fig. 11), move the
throttle control to the fast position (
6. Pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 11). Continue pulling
until the engine sounds as though it wants to run
(normally 2 to 5 pulls).
7. Place the Choke Control in the PARTIAL (B
position (Fig. 10).
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke (A)
position.
8. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 11).
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 6.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for 5 to 10 seconds.
Place the choke control in the RUN (C
(Fig. 10).
11. Stand in the operating position and clip the shoulder
harness to the support fitting
Starter Rope
B C
Run Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
Full Choke Position (A)
Choke Control
Primer Bulb
Fig. 10
) (Fig. 9).
) position
Fig. 11
)
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