Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi 320BVr Operator's Manual

WARNING:
area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig.
12 and 13). To avoid serious injury, the operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard
area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sand,
dust and grass could be picked up by the air
intake and thrown out by the discharge opening.
This could damage the unit, property, or cause
serious injury to bystanders or the operator.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
WARNING:
always remove the vacuum bag prior to
refueling the unit. The bag may become a
fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off
Stop Control is in the ON (I) position at all times.
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 11). If you can't see
fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
3. Place the choke lever in Position A (Fig. 11).
4. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 12 as a blower,
Fig. 13 as a vacuum). Move the throttle control to the
fast position (
5. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position B.
7. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
9. Place the choke lever in Position C. The unit is ready
for use.
IF...
The engine does not start, go back to step 2.
IF...
The engine fails to start after a couple attempts, place
the choke lever in Position C and move the throttle
control to the fast position (
briskly 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM...
If the engine is already warm, start the unit
with the choke lever in Position B. After the unit
starts, move the choke lever to Position C.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position (
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Operate this unit only in a
well- ventilated outdoor
Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the
To avoid serious
personal injury,
) (Fig. 10).
). Pull the starter rope
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control
Blower
Starting
Position
Vacuum
Starting
Position
Starter
Rope
). Allow the
Idle
Fig. 10
A B C
Position C (Run)
Position B (Partial)
Position A (Full)
Choke Control
Primer Bulb
Fig. 11
Starter
Rope
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fast