Troubleshooting - Ryobi RCP254 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine fails to start.
Engine hard to start.
Engine lacks power.
Engine overheats.

TROUBLEShOOTIng

CAUSE
Engine switch is in the off position.
No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken).
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Water in petrol or stale fuel mixture.
Too much oil in fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Air filter clogged.
Insufficient oil in fuel mixture.
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REMEdY
Move switch to start.
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
Contact authorised service centre.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact authorised service centre.
Clean or replace air filter.
Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.