Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLM4617ME Original Instructions Manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Handle not in cor- Handle positioned incorrectly.
rect position.
Handle knobs not tightened.
M o w e r n o t No petrol.
starting.
Engine is fl ooded.
Old fuel.
No spark.
Engine cutting out Fuel tap most likely in the
after 5 minutes CLOSED position therefore
only 5 mins of fuel left in the
fuel bowl.
Mower hard to High grass, rear of mower
push. housing and blade dragging in
heavy grass, or cutting height
too low.
Mower vibrating at Blade is unbalanced.
higher speed.
Bent motor shaft.
Mower not mulch- Wet grass clippings sticking to
ing properly the underside of the deck.
M o w e r n o t Cutting height set too low.
catching properly

TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTION
Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed fully back
and snapped into proper position.
Tighten handle knobs.
Fill the mower with petrol. Turn the fuel tap to the open position.
If the mower still does not start contact a servicing dealer.
Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not prime
before attempting to start. Refer to STARTING / STOPPING THE
MOWER section but exclude the priming steps.
Only use fresh fuel. Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit
from starting.
Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap
and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
Check Red fuel tap position.
= OPEN (Fuel line for operation)
= CLOSED (Fuel line closed for when not in use or when
in storage.)
Raise cutting height.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, and inspect for damage. If damaged, bring the product to
an authorised service centre.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
Raise cutting height. Cutting very wet grass at a low cutting
height will also greatly hinder the ability of the mower to throw
the grass to the catcher. Raise the cutting height or cut the grass
when it is not as wet.
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