Troubleshooting - Ryobi RY08554 Operator's Manual

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start.
Engine hard to start.
Engine lacks power.
Engine overheats.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken. (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.
Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Air filter clogged.
Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture.
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REMEDY
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
Contact authorized service center.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact authorized service center.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the
Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.