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WARNING: 

This Engine Starting Procedure is not a substitute for 

reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must 
read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Go to 

www.ryobitools.com

 and register your new tool on-line. For any questions about 

operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi

®

 Help Line! Your Product has been 

fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. Troubleshooting tips 
are also available in your operator’s manual. For additional registration instruction, refer 
to operator’s manual.

First time use only: 

 Pour entire contents of ONE engine lubricant bottle into oil fill hole.

Later uses:

 Check engine lubricant level and add lubricant if needed.

Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. 
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. 
Wipe up any fuel spillage.

PRIME

 press the PRIMER BULB 10 times 

slowly.

SET

 

CHOKE lever to “FULL CHOKE” 

position. Squeeze throttle trigger fully through 
step 6.

Press the PRIMER BULB 10 times 
slowly. Set choke lever to RUN. Pull 
starter grip and rope until the engine 
runs.

DEPRESS the “STOP” switch to the STOP position

Warm Engine:

After 10 seconds, 

SET

 CHOKE lever to the  

RUN position.

Cold Engine:

To Stop:

With throttle fully engaged,

 

PULL

 

starter grip 

and rope sharply until engine runs. (Max 3 times)
•  If 60°F or lower, continue to pull starter grip and 

rope until engine runs.

•  If 60°F or above, set CHOKE lever to “HALF 

CHOKE” and pull starter grip and rope until 
engine runs.

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE

1

2

3

4

4 5

5

2

4

1

6

3

5

6

LUBRICANT 

1 GALLON 

GAS

10x

HALF

CHOKE

RUN

10x

RUN

FULL

CHOKE

RUN

HALF

CHOKE

CALL

1-800-860-4050

www.ry

obitool

s.com

995000057
9-9-16 (REV:01)

NOTICE

Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in 

this product. It is a violation of 

federal law and will damage 

the unit and void your warranty. Only use unleaded 

gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol.

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