Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLT254CSEON Original Instructions Manual

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but will
accelerate.
Engine starts but will only run at
high speed at half choke.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke.
English (Original Instructions)

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine is flooded.
4. Starter rope now harder to
pull than when new.
5. Old fuel
not Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Check lubricant fuel mixture.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
SOLUTION
1. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check
for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole is
aimed at the ground. Rotate the choke dial to "
position and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will
clear excess fuel from engine. Remove any fuel which
splashed on the product. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m away
before restarting. Pull starter three times with choke dial
at " ". If engine does not start, rotate choke dial to
" " position and repeat normal starting procedure. If
engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a new
spark plug.
4. Contact a servicing dealer.
5. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel
over 30 days old may prevent the unit from starting.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does
not accelerate after three minutes, contact a servicing
dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant mix.
2. Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter earlier
in this manual.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
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