Troubleshooting - Ryobi RBL42BP User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If these solutions do not solve the problem contact your authorised service dealer.
PROBLEM
Engine will not start.
Engine starts but will
ac cel er ate.
Engine starts but will only run at
high speed at half choke.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Engine starts, runs,
accelerates but will not idle.
English (Original instructions)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is  ooded.
Starter rope is hard to pull.
not Engine requires approximately
three minutes to warm up.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Lubricant and fuel mixture is
incorrect.
Air  lter is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
and Idle speed screw on carburetor
requires adjustment.
SOLUTION
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.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not  ll, primary fuel delivery sys tem is
blocked. Con tact a servicing dealer. If prim er
bulb  lls, engine may be  ooded, proceed to
next item.
1. Remove spark plug, then turn the product so
the spark plug hole is aimed at the ground.
2. Set the choke lever to “B” position and pull
starter cord 10-15 times. This will clear
excessive fuel from the engine.
3. Remove any fuel from the product.
4. Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
5. Clean up any spilled fuel and move at least
9m away before restarting.
6. Pull starter handle 3 times with the choke
lever at “B” position.
7. If the engine does not start, set the choke
lever to “B” choke position and repeat the
normal starting procedure.
8. If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
procedure using a new spark plug.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine
does not accelerate after three minutes,
contact a servicing dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke
lubricant mix.
Clean air  lter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter
Screen earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Contact a servicing dealer.
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