Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi 780r Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental
starting. Be in the starting position
when pulling the starter rope
(Fig. 20). 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 on Pg.15.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 18).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5
to 7 times. Fuel should be felt and visible in
the bulb (Fig. 19). If fuel hasn't entered the
bulb, press three more times, or until it does.
Full Choke
Position (A)
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke
position (A) (Fig. 19).
16
On/Off Stop Control
Fig. 18
Partial Choke
Position (B)
Run
Position (C)
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 19
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the
throttle control and hold. Pull starter rope
briskly (Fig. 20). 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. 19).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start
the engine (Fig. 20).
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). 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. 19).
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting
a warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop
Control in the ON position (Fig. 18),
and start in PARTIAL Choke position
(B) (Fig. 19).
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. 20). Allow the engine to cool down
by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF
position (Fig. 18).
Fig. 20