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Table of Contents
- 1 Specifications
- 2 Preparing the Generator for Use
- 3 Subsequent Use of the Generator
- 4 Check the Oil
- 5 Check the Fuel Level
- 6 Using the Generator
- 7 Stopping the Generator
- 8 Maintenance
- 9 Cleaning the Generator
- 10 Checking the Oil
- 11 Changing/ Adding Oil
- 12 Air Cleaner Maintenance
- 13 Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning
- 14 Spark Plug Maintenance
- 15 Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 RG-3500 OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL AND WARNINGS...
- Page 2 Oil filler cap Oil filler hole Upper level...
- Page 3 CLOSE ENG.SW. START OPEN ENG.SW. START...
- Page 4 ENG.SW. START Cover spring Air cleaner cover Filler cap Cover spring Drain plug Fuel valve Fuel filter cup Element Plug wrench 0.7-0.8mm Plug cap...
- Page 5 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT. b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for through this OWNER’S MANUAL before using the product.
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Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATOR ADD OIL The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. When 1. Exhaust fumes are poisonous. Never operate engine the generator new from the package, contains no oil in the indoors. crankcase. You must add the proper amount of oil before 2. -
Page 7: Check The Oil
CHECK THE OIL 8. Once the engine has started and run for about a minute, move the choke lever about half way towards the "open" The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to position. Wait another 30 seconds and then move the protect it from damage due to low oil. -
Page 8: Stopping The Generator
STOPPING THE GENERATOR CAUTION! The generator can run at its Max. output wattage for only To stop the generator: a short time. Connect electrical devices requiring a rated 1. Turn off, then unplug all connected electrical devices. (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of 2. -
Page 9: Changing/ Adding Oil
4. Insert the dipstick as if you were replacing the cap and properly gapped. To inspect you spark plug: then remove again. There should now be oil on the stick. 1. Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it. If there is no oil on the stick, or oil only at the very end of 2. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Engine switch is set to “off”. Set engine switch to “on”. Fuel valve is turned to “closed”. Turn fuel valve to “open” position. Choke is open. Close the choke. Engine is out of fuel. Add fuel. Engine is filled with contaminated Change the fuel on the engine. - Page 11 NOTE...
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Circuit breaker on, sufficient fuel, engine running but generating nil power. Minimum usage since purchasing approx 3 years ago. Situation most puzzling.
If a Ryobi RG-3500 generator is running but not generating power, possible causes include:
- Circuit breaker is off: Set the circuit breaker to the “on” position.
- Bad connecting wires or extension cord: Try using a different extension cord.
- A bad electrical device is connected: Try connecting a different device.
- Generator is overloaded: Reduce the number of connected electrical loads.
- Short in a connected device: Disconnect any faulty or short-circuited devices.
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