Troubleshooting - Ryobi RY28100 Operator's Manual

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PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates
but will not idle

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
Air filter screen is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.
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12 — English
SOLUTION
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a service
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may
be flooded, proceed to next item.
Set the choke lever to the START
position. Squeeze the trigger and pull
the rope repeatedly until the engine
starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of
the flooding, this may require numerous
pulls of the rope.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix. (50:1).
Clean air filter screen. Refer to Clean-
ing Air Filter Screen earlier in this
manual.
Contact an authorized ser vicing
dealer.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase idle speed. See Figure 9.
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