Ryobi RY26000, Operator'S Manual

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10 — English
WARNING:
The cutting attachment should never turn at idle. Turn
the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the
idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment, or contact a
service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until
the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result
from the cutting attachment turning at idle.
CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN
See Figures 10 - 11.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen
clean.
 Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch
with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.
 Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the
bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base;
push the cover up until it latches securely in place.
MAINTENANCE
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced im-
mediately.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve.
A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If perfor-
mance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may
be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A spark
plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and
replace annually.
STORING THE PRODUCT
 Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors
in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and
handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.
Run engine until it stops.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIzED SERVICE DEALER.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
manual.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Con-
tact a service dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may
be flooded, proceed to next item.
3. Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze the
trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the engine
starts and runs.
NOTE : Depending on the severity of the flooding, this
may require numerous pulls of the rope.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle lubricant mix.
(50:1).
2. Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning Air Filter
Screen earlier in this manual.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
manual.
1. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
speed. See Figure 9.
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke
Engine starts, runs, and accel-
erates but will not idle
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine is flooded.
1. Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
2. Air filter screen is dirty.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled.
1. Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.