Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi 280r Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
Operate this unit oniy in a weii-
ventiiated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be iethai in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentai starting. Be in
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the starting position when puiiing the starter
rope (Fig. 20 for blower, Fig. 21 for vacuum).
The operator and unit must be in a stabie
position whiie starting to avoid serious
personai injury.
Aiso, do not set unit on any surface except a
ciean, hard area while starting. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
by the discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions on page 12.
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WARNING: Model SIOBVr only: To avoid
serious personal injury, always remove the
vacuum bag prior to refueling the unit. The
bag may become a fire hazard when
saturated with fuel.
2. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times.
Fuel should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 18). If fuel is not
visible, press three (3) more times, or until it is.
3. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (H)
position (Fig. 19).
4. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 20 for blower,
Fig. 21 for vacuum).
5. Squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full
throttle) position (Fig. 18). Pull the starter rope briskly
5 times while still in the FULL choke (H) position. If
the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull,
proceed to Step 6.
NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (H)
position.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (|y|)
position (Fig. 19).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 20 for blower, Fig. 21 for vacuum).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
Fig. 18
PARTIAL CHOKE
Fig. 19
Starter Rope
Fig.20
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 (I ♦ í) position (Fig. 19).
Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should
start with three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
To stop the engine, push and hold the stop button until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 18).
NOTE: To prevent vapor lock, avoid setting the unit in
the sun.
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