Ryobi RY5018 Operator's Manual page 36

STORING THE PRODUCT
 Clean all foreign material from the product. Store
it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children. Keep away from corrosive agents such
as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
 Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the
safe storage and handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
 Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved
for gasoline.
 Run the engine until it stops. This will remove all
fuel-lubricant mix that could become stale and
leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.
 Squeeze primer bulb several times to purge fuel
from carburetor.
Maintenance
Part
* CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................X
SPARK SCREEN ..................................................................................................................X
* AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter..................................................................... X
* CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Gaskets ...............................X
* FUEL TANK ASSY
includes:
Fuel Lines ............................X
Fuel Cap ..............................X
Fuel Filter ............................................................................................. X
* IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug ........................................................................................... X
* NOTICE: THE USE OF EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNED
FOR THIS UNIT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Inspect for
Damage Before
Each Use
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 Drain all bar and chain lubricant from tank into a
container approved for oil.
 Always place the scabbard over the guide bar and
chain before transporting or storing the unit.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Please have an authorized service center adjust this
engine if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to
do so may result in poor engine performance and
increased emissions. An engine adjusted for high
altitudes can not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In
doing so, the engine will overheat and cause serious
engine damage. Please have an authorized service
center restore high altitude modified engines to the
original factory specification before operating below
2000 feet.
Clean Replace
Every Every 25 Hours
5 Hours or Yearly
Replace
Every
50 Hours