Troubleshooting - Ryobi RBV26B Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause
Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken;
ignition lead wire shorted, broken,
or disconnected from spark plug.)
Ignition inoperative.
Engine flooded
Engine hard to start. Water in petrol or stale fuel mixture.
Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.
Engine under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged.
Engine overheats. Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture.
English (Original instructions)
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Solution
Fill the tank.
Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the spark plug; or
• Replace the lead wire or attach it to the spark plug.
Check and make sure the switches engaged are
ready to work:
• Put the guards to the right positions at the blowing
and vacuuming opening sides, and insert the sliders
into the switch slots right way.
• If the engine still fails to start, contact an authorized
service centre.
• Remove the spark plug, then turn the product until
the spark plug hole aims at the ground.
• Set the choke lever to "RUN" position and pull the
starter grip 10 to 15 times. This will clear excessive
fuel from the engine.
• Remove any fuel from the product.
• Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
• Clean up any spilled fuel and move it at least 9 m
away from the engine before restarting.
• Pull the starter grip 3 times with the choke lever at
"RUN" position.
• If the engine does not start, set the choke lever
to "FULL" position and repeat the normal starting
procedure.
• If the engine still fails to start, repeat the above
procedure with a new spark plug.
Drain the entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust the choke as necessary.
Contact an authorized service centre.
Clean the air filter according to the "Cleaning the Air
Filter" section earlier in this manual.
Mix the fuel according to the "Mixing the Fuel"
section earlier in this manual.