Ryobi RPW3200, Original Instructions Manual

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10
WARNING
Any attempt to start the engine without
adding lubricant will result in engine failure.
■ Place high pressure cleaner on a flat, level
surface.
■ Unscrew the lubricant cap/dipstick by
turning counterclockwise.
■ Using the provided 18 oz. 4-stroke engine
lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30), fill the
engine until the fluid level rises to the upper
portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
Do not overfill.
NOTE: The lubricant level is checked
without screwing the dipstick in.
■ Replace the lubricant cap/dipstick and
securely tighten.
NOTE: The engine has a total lubricant
capacity of 0.6 L (20 oz.).
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
Do not use E85 fuel. It will void your warranty.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance
problems resulting from the use of an
oxygenated or ethanol-blended fuel containing
more than the percentages of oxygenates
stated below are not covered under warranty.
■ Petrol containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume (commonly referred to as E10) is
acceptable. E85 is not.
ADDING PETROL TO THE FUEL TANK
See page 19 (step 12).
WARNING
Petrol and its vapours are highly flammable
and explosive. To prevent serious personal
injury and property damage, handle the
gasoline with care. Handle the fuel outdoors,
keep it away from ignition sources, do not
smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
WARNING
Always shut off the engine before refuelling.
Never add fuel to a product with a running
or hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft.) from
the refuelling site before starting the engine.
Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal
injury.
When adding petrol to the high pressure
cleaner, make sure the product is sitting on
a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let
the high pressure cleaner cool before adding
petrol. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors with
the product turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded petrol only. Do not mix
lubricant with petrol.
■ Before removing the fuel cap, clean the
area around it. Remove the fuel cap.
■ Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then
slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank
to approximately 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) below
the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel
expansion).
■ Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap
“clicks”.
■ Wipe up any spills before starting the
engine.
STARTING THE HIGH PRESSURE
CLEANER
See page 19 (steps 13 to 17).
WARNING
Do not run the high pressure cleaner
pump without water supply connected and
turned on, as this may damage the high
pressure seals and decrease the pump
life. Completely unwind the hose from its
reel or coil and make sure the hose is not
being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other
objects that may lessen or prevent water
flow to the high pressure cleaner.
Before starting the engine:
■ Connect all hoses.
■ Check all fluids (lubricant and fuel).
■ Turn on the garden hose then squeeze
the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold