Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi 767rj Operator's Manual

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 9). The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg. 9.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON position
(Fig. 7).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 8).
If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or
until it is.
Full Choke
Position (A)
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A)
(Fig. 8).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

On/Off Stop Control
Fig. 7
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Run
Position (C)
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 8
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 9). Continue
pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to
run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position
(B) (Fig. 8).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 9).
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
4 through 7.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN position (C) (Fig. 8).
Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to
eight (8) pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN
position (C) (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 4), and start in PARTIAL Choke
position (B) (Fig. 8).
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined
area.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 9).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF position
(Fig. 7).
Fig. 9