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squeezed completely through steps 3 to 7.
4. Set the choke lever to choke position.
5. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 2.
6. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
7. Set the choke lever to
position.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
(See Fig 4b)
RBC254SBO
NOTE:
Lay the product on the ground. Ensure the cutting
means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate.
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
2. Set the choke lever to
choke position.
3. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze
the throttle trigger. Lock the throttle in position by
depressing the throttle interlock button. Hold the
foam handle tightly with left hand and pull the starter
grip upwards with right hand in a quick, firm and
consistent motion until the engine starts.
RBC254SESO
NOTE:
Lay the product on the ground. Ensure the cutting
means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate.
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
2. Set the choke lever to position.
3. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the
throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until
the engine starts.
STARTING THE ENGINE USING AN ELECTRICAL
STARTER (OPTIONAL):
WARNING
Only use the Ryobi OES18 electrical starter. Use of
any other starter may damage the engine and cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Before using the electrical starter to start the product,
please read and understand completely the operation
manual of the OES18 electrical starter to avoid
improper operation and serious personal injury.
TO START A COLD ENGINE BY ELECTRICAL
STARTER (FOR RBC254SBO ONLY)
(See Fig. 12 a)
1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the
pentagon bit facing outside.
2. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon
symbol shows on the F/R button.
3. Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the
string head and the string line do not come in contact
with anything.
4. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the
fuel is visible.
5. Set the choke lever to position.
6. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze
the throttle trigger. Lock the throttle in position by
depressing the throttle interlock switch button.
7. Hold the insulated shaft with your left hand and
use your right hand to put the starter bit shaft to the
shaft hole on the engine. Make sure the starter bit is
properly engaged.
NOTE: The electrical starter is equipped with a safety
interlock. Do not press and hold on the switch button
when putting the electrical starter shaft into the shaft
hole on the engine. The starter will not turn if the
electrical starter is not properly engaged.
8. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button
until the engine attempts to start. Do not press the
electrical starter for more than 4 seconds.
9. Set the choke lever to position.
10. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button
until the engine starts.
Note: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 5. Do not repeat the procedure
more than 1 time. If the engine does not start after
the second attempt, see the solution instruction for the
"Flooded engine" in the "Troubleshooting" section of
this manual.
11. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
12. Set the lever to position.
TO START A WARM ENGINE BY ELECTRICAL
STARTER (FOR RBC254SBO ONLY)
(See Fig 12b)
1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the
pentagon bit facing outside.
2. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon
symbol shows on the F/R button.
3. Lay the product on the ground and make sure that
the cutting means does not come in contact with