Starting And Stopping - Ryobi RPHD43O Operator's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING

WARNING!
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area;
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
WARNING!
Do not have the auger bit attached when starting a cold engine. The auger bit may rotate
when the engine starts with the throttle lock engaged. Start the engine following the
procedure below. Allow the engine to warm up. With the engine warm, you may stop the
engine, fit the auger bit and re-start the engine following the warm start procedure.
TO START A COLD ENGINE
See figure 9
1. Remove auger bit (if attached).
2. PRIME – press the primer bulb 10 times slowly.
3. SET the the choke lever to the "START" position.
4. Lock the throttle by squeezing throttle trigger and trigger lock together and pressing in the lock
button.
5. PULL the starter rope with a quick firm and consistent motion until the engine fires or starts
to fire (Max 6 pulls).
6. If the engine fires (pops) but does not continue to run, move the choke lever to the "RUN"
position and continue to start the engine (Max 2 pulls).
7. If the engine starts and runs, pull the throttle trigger to release it from the throttle lock position
and move choke lever to the "RUN" position.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 5-20 seconds. If the engine does not start, repeat from
step 2.
TO START A WARM ENGINE
PULL the starter rope with a quick firm and consistent motion until the engine starts (Max 4 pulls).
NOTE: Do not use the choke when starting a hot engine, make sure the choke lever is in the
"RUN" position. If the engine does not start, return to step 2 under "TO START A COLD
ENGINE".
TO STOP THE ENGINE
Press the engine switch to the "STOP" position and hold for 2 seconds, until the engine stops.
OPERATING THE POST HOLE DIGGER
See figure 10 & 11
NOTE: Always test the safety device before operating the auger bit.
Hold the post hole digger in front of you firmly with the right hand gripping the throttle handle
and your left hand gripping the other.
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