Ryobi RLT30CESC, User Manual, Page: 25 / 288

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English(Original instructions)
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. 1. No spark. 1. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and
check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark
plug.
2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked.
Contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine
may be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Engine is flooded. 3. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole
is aimed at the ground. Rotate the choke dial to “
” position and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This
will clear excess fuel from engine. Remove any fuel
which splashed on the product. Clean and reinstall
spark plug. Clean up any spilled fuel and move at
least 9m away before restarting. Pull starter three
times with choke dial at “ ”. If engine does not
start, rotate choke dial to “ ” position and repeat
normal starting procedure. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
4. Starter rope is harder to
pull now than when it was
new.
4. Contact a servicing dealer.
5. Old fuel 5. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil.
Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit from
starting.
Engine starts but will not
accelerate.
Engine requires
approximately three minutes
to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine
does not accelerate after three minutes, contact a
servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run
at high speed at half choke.
Carburetor requires
adjustment.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke.
1. Check lubricant fuel
mixture.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke lubricant
mix.
2. Air filter is dirty. 2. Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter
earlier in this manual.
3. Spark arrestor screen is
dirty.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.