Spark Arrestor; Draining The Carburetor - Ryobi RGN1200A Operator's Manual

SPARK ARRESTOR

Product users in some areas, must comply with fire
prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a
spark arrestor.
DRAINING FUEL TANK / CARBURETOR
When not using a fuel stabiliser, draining the fuel from the
tank and carburetor before storage may help prevent gum
deposits in the fuel system.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 13.
Turn the engine switch OFF ( O ).
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Close fuel valve.
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Remove the fuel line from the barb by squeezing the
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ends of the retaining clip and sliding the fuel line off.
Install one end of a drain line over the barb, and
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place the other end in a fuel container large enough
to catch the fuel being drained from the tank.
Open fuel valve.
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When the fuel has drained from the tank, close the
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fuel valve and reinstall fuel line on barb.

DRAINING THE CARBURETOR

See Figure 2.
Turn the engine switch off ( O ).
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Close the fuel valve.
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Position an approved fuel container under the
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carburetor drain screw to catch fuel; loosen the
screw.
Allow fuel to drain completely into container.
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Retighten drain screw.
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NOTE: After draining the fuel tank and carburetor,
start the engine and allow it to run until the unit runs
out of fuel. Consult hazardous waste management
guidelines in your area for the proper way to dispose
of fuel.
TRANSPORTING
Turn engine switch OFF ( O ).
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Close the fuel valve.
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Make sure engine and exhaust of unit is cool.
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Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
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Do not drop or strike unit or place under heavy
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objects.
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