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English (Original Instructions)
automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
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Mix 2% full synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol.
This is a 50:1 ratio.
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Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
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Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. Full synthetic 2-stroke
lubricant containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.
FILLING THE TANK
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct
them before using the product to prevent fire or
burn injury.
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Stop the engine.
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Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
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Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect
the gasket.
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Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Note:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 9 m from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke!
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STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or
poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
See Fig. 4a
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.
NOTE:
After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the
fuel is visible.
2. Set the choke lever to choke position.
3. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the
throttle trigger completely and pull the starter grip until
the engine attempts to start. Do not pull the starter
grip more than 4 times. Keep the throttle trigger
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
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 completely and pull the starter grip until
the engine starts. Do not pull the starter grip more
than 6 times.
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
1 Litre
+
20 ml
=
50:1 (2%)
2 Litres
+
40 ml
=
50:1 (2%)
3 Litres
+
60 ml
=
50:1 (2%)
4 Litres
+
80 ml
=
50:1 (2%)
5 Litres
+
100 ml
=
50:1 (2%)