Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi 2079r Operator's Manual

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 3).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the Start / Stop Engine Control in the STOP
position (Fig. 1).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 3). The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
NOTE: When using the shoulder harness, have it on and
adjusted, but not clipped to the support fitting
prior to starting unit.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions on Pg. 9.
2. Put the Start / Stop Engine Control in the START
position (Fig. 1).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 2). If fuel hasn't entered the bulb, press three
more times, or until it does.
4. Place the choke lever in the START position (A)
(Fig. 2).
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
10

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Start / Stop Control
Fig. 1
Run (B)
Start (A)
Fig. 2
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and hold. Pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 3).
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 RUN position (B)
(Fig. 2).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 3).
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 (B). 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 (B) (Fig. 2).
10. Stand in the operating position and clip the shoulder
to the support fitting
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the Start / Stop Engine Control in the
START position (Fig. 1), and start in RUN (B)
(Fig. 2).
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined
area.
Fig. 3