Troubleshooting - Ryobi RBC52FSBHO Original Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine starts but will not accelerate
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Blade continues to rotate at idle
speed.
Grass wraps round shaft housing
and string head.
Oil drips from silencer.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No spark
No fuel
Engine is flooded
Starter rope is harder to pull
Old fuel
The knob is not fully tightened
and the alignment arrows are not
properly aligned.
Carburetor requires adjustment
Oil/ fuel mixture is incorrect
Spark arrestor is dirty
Carburettor requires adjustment
Carburettor requires adjustment
Cutting tall grass at ground level
Operating trimmer at part throttle
Operating trimmer at part throttle
Oil/ fuel mixture is incorrect
Carburetor requires adjustment
SOLUTION
The spark plug may be damaged. Remove it and check for dirt and
cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
Push the primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill,
the primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact an authorised
service centre. If the primer bulb fills, the engine may be flooded.
Proceed to the next item.
Remove spark plug, turn trimmer so spark plug hole is aimed at
the ground. Make sure lever is in the open choke position and
engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug. With the throttle trigger
fully depressed, pull starter cord three times with lever at open
choke position. If engine does not start, move choke lever to
close choke position and follow normal starting instructions in
"STARTING AND STOPPING" section. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact an authorised service centre.
old may prevent the product from starting.
Align the alignment arrows properly when setting the handle bar
to its working position and fully tighten the knob.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
this manual.
Clean the spark arrestor. Refer to "Cleaning the spark Arrestor"
in this manual.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Cut tall grass from the top down.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.
Contact a service dealer.