Ryobi RPT-43W, Owner'S Operating Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S)
1. Ignition Switch in the “OFF”
position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel Tank empty.
4. Spark Plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Grass wrapped around Trimmer
Head.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Spark plug fouled.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
6. Compression low.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Air filter dirty.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Move ignition switch to the ON position.
2. See
Starting a Flooded Engine in
OPERATION
section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Replace Spark Plug.
5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or
replace.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Clear debris and grass from Trimmer Head.
2. Clean air filter.
3. Clean or replace plug.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Contact a qualified service center.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
1. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel
mixture.
2. Clean or replace air filter.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not start.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power or stalls.
Engine smokes excessively.
1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
5. Engine air screen covered with
debris.
1. See Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil in
OPERATION section.
2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
5. Clean engine cooling air screen.
Engine runs hot.
1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low. 1. Contact a qualified service center.
2. Contact a qualified service center.
3. Contact a qualified service center. Engine will not idle properly.