Troubleshooting Chart - Ryobi RGBV3100 Operator's Manual

ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E
Empty fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough
Engine flooded
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Fouled spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E
Air Filter is Plugged
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
Old or improperly mixed fuel
Improper carburetor adjustment
UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM
C A U S E
Bag Full
Blocked Tube
Blocked Impeller
Damaged Impeller
TROUBLESHOOTING
A C T I O N
Fill fuel tank
Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Use starting procedure with choke control in the
RUN position, Pg. 13
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Replace or clean the spark plug
A C T I O N
Replace or clean the air filter
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Adjust per instruction Pg. 19
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
A C T I O N
Drain fuel tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
A C T I O N
Empty Bag. See Empty the Vacuum Bag, Pg. 17
Clear Blockage. See Clearing a Blocked
tube/Impeller, Pg 16.
Clear Blockage. See Clearing a Blocked
tube/Impeller, Pg 16.
Take unit to an authorized service dealer
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