Troubleshooting - Ryobi 510r Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Ignition switch is OFF
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old gasoline
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air filter is plugged
Old gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clogged spark arrestor screen
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
Old gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
C A U S E
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring
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TROUBLESHOOTING

A C T I O N
Turn switch to ON
Fill fuel tank
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Replace or clean the spark plug
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Adjust carburetor
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Clean or replace the air filter
Clean or replace
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
A C T I O N
Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring