Troubleshooting - Ryobi RY803423H Operator's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TABLE
NOTE: If a separate engine manual is provided for this pressure washer, please follow the maintenance schedule provided
in the engine manual for all engine maintenance items instead of the maintenance information listed below.
Maintenance Items
Check for water leaks under manifold, into crankcase
Plumbing
Clean engine and check nuts and bolts
Check and refill engine lubricant
Check water inlet filter placement
Add fuel stabilizer
Add pump protector
Change engine lubricant
Check spark plug
Clean air filter
Replace air filter element
Clean and adjust spark plug and electrodes
Replace spark plug
Initial lubricant change should be performed after first 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change lubricant every 50 hours.
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If water inlet filter is missing or damaged, it must be replaced. See Replacement Parts List available online or call customer
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service for part number to order.
NOTE: If you are not sure how to perform any of the maintenance items listed above, take the unit to a qualified service
center to have the maintenance item performed.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start
MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
No fuel in tank
Water pressure in hose
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
Choke in wrong position
Engine is flooded
Each use Weekly
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5 hrs 25 hrs 50 hrs
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SOLUTION
Fill tank
Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure
Replace spark plug
Replace spark plug
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug
Contact a qualified service center
Move choke to START position to start
a cold engine. If engine is warm, choke
should be in RUN position.
Move choke to RUN position and pull the
starter grip and rope repeatedly until the
engine starts.
200 hrs
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