Ryobi RY907022FI Operator's Manual page 19

ELECTRIC START
This generator model is provided with both electric start and
recoil start capabilities. Avoid prolonged cranking, as it can
damage the engine.
The battery provided is a nominal 12 volt sealed rechargeable
lead-acid battery and can be operated in any position without
leakage. It complies with non-spillable battery regulations.
NOTE: Brand new generators are shipped with the battery
connections disconnected. The positive and negative
terminals must be connected to the battery before the Electric
Start feature will work.
For initial battery connection, see Connecting/Disconnecting
Battery.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See Figures 12 - 14.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant
level before each use of the generator.
NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not
start or may shut down during operation.
This generator is equipped with electronic fuel injection.
Starting the generator will require a brief wait to allow the
fuel to travel from the tank.
 Unplug all loads from the generator.
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON ( I ) position.
 To start the engine using the electric start:
Put the engine switch in the ON position.
1
Wait 30 seconds to allow fuel to travel through the
2
line.
NOTE: The engine will not start until the fuel has
reached the fuel injector and the proper operating
pressure is acheived.
Slide down and hold the lock button while pushing
3
the engine switch to the START position. Release the
switch when the engine starts.
OPERATION
NOTE: The battery may require charging before the gen-
erator can be started using either the engine switch or the
recoil starter. Once the generator is started, the battery will
charge as the unit runs. If the engine switch will not start
the unit once the battery has been fully charged, check
the circuit protector fuse and replace if needed following
instructions in Changing Engine Battery Charge Curcuit
Fuse in the Maintenance section of this manual.
 To start the engine using the recoil starter:
Put the engine switch in the ON position.
1
Wait 30 seconds to allow fuel to travel through the
2
line.
NOTE: The engine will not start until the fuel has
reached the fuel injector and the proper operating
pressure is acheived.
Pull the recoil starter grip until the engine runs.
3
NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting;
return it gently to its original place.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figures 13 and 14.
To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:
 Remove any load from the generator.
 Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF ( O ) position.
To stop the engine in an emergency situation:
 Push in at the bottom of the switch to place the engine
switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
WARNING:
While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clear-
ance on all sides of this product, including overhead.
Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time
before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust
gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/
or ignite combustible objects.
Page 15 — English