Ryobi RY3714VNM Operator's Manual page 14

diate vicinity that could come in contact with the
bar and chain. To prevent rapid dulling of the
chain, do not allow the bar and chain to contact
dirt on the ground.
 Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
and put your right foot onto the base of the rear
handle.
To start a cold engine:
 Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
 Pull choke knob all the way out to FULL CHOKE
( ) position.
 Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine
attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.
 Push the choke knob in to the RUN (
 Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs.
NOTICE:
Failure to release partial throttle when chain
brake lever is in the brake position will result in
serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is
in the brake position.
To start a warm engine:
 Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
 Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs.
OPERATION
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
) position.
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Fig. 8
STARTER GRIP
AND ROPE
Fig. 9