Troubleshooting - Ryobi RBC254FSDSN Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke
Cutting line will not advance when
using bump feed action
Grass wraps around the trimmer
head assembly and the attachment
shaft
Oil drips from muffler
TROUBLE SHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Switch set to the O (OFF) position.
2. No spark
3. No fuel
4. Flooded engine
5. Starter cord is hard to pull
1. Check oil fuel mixture
2. Air filter is dirty
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty
1. Line welded to itself
2. Not enough line on the spool
3. Line worn too short
4. Line tangled on spool
5. Engine speed too slow
6. Line spool installed back to front
1. Cutting tall grass at ground level
2. Operating the product at part throttle 2. Operate the product at full throttle.
1. Operating the product at part throttle 1. Operate the product at full throttle.
2. Check oil/fuel mixture
3. Air filter is dirty
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SOLUTION
1. Set switch to the I (ON) position.
2. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the spark plug
cap and lay the spark plug on the metal cylinder.
Pull the starter cord and watch for a spark at the
spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat the test
with a new spark plug.
3. Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If the
bulb does not fill, the primary fuel delivery system
is blocked. If the primer bulb fills, the engine may
be flooded. (See next item.)
4. Ensure the on/off switch is in the "O" (off) position.
Remove the spark plug from the engine and the
spark plug boot. Turn the product so that the spark
plug hole is aimed at the ground. Make sure the
choke lever is set to
10 to 14 times. This clears excess fuel from the
engine. Clean and reinstall the spark plug. With
the throttle trigger fully depressed, pull the starter
cord 3 times. If the engine does not start, set the
choke lever to and follow normal starting
instructions. If the engine still fails to start, repeat
the procedure with a new spark plug.
5. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
2. Clean the air filter according to the instructions in
the Maintenance section.
3. Contact an authorized service dealer.
1. Lubricate with silicone spray.
2. Install more line.
3. Pull line while alternately pressing down on and
releasing the bump knob.
4. Remove line from spool and rewind.
5. Advance line at full throttle.
6. Ensure the writing on the line spool is facing the
correct way; THIS SIDE OUT FOR STRAIGHT
SHAFT.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down.
2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
3. Clean the air filter according to the instructions in
the Maintenance section.
and pull the starter cord