Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLT30CETG Operator's Manual

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke
Engine starts, runs, and but will
not idle
Line will not advance
Spool retainer hard to turn
Grass wraps around driveshaft
housing and cutting head.
ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter screen is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Idle speed screw on carburettor
needs adjustment.
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
Engine speed is too slow.
Screw threads are dirty
damaged.
Cutting tall grass at ground level.
Operating trimmer at part throttle.
The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check for
dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill,
primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer.
If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
Squeeze the throttle trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the
engine starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding, this may
require numerous pulls of the rope.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2- stroke lubricant mix. (50:1).
Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier
in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to
Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase the idle speed. See
Figure 21.
The cutting head should not rotate during idle. If the cutting head
rotates the idle speed is set too high.
Lubricate line with silicone spray.
Install more cutting line. Refer to the applicable line replacement
section in this manual.
Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing bump
knob.
Remove line from the spool and rewind. Refer to the applicable
line replacement section in this manual.
Advance the cutting line at full throttle.
or Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement,
replace the spool retainer.
Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
Operate trimmer at full throttle.
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