Maintenance And Repair Instructions; Maintenance Schedule; Air Filter Maintenance - Ryobi 280r Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Perform these required maintenance procedures at the
frequency stated in the table. These procedures should
also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to any non-road
engine repair establishment, individual or
authorized service dealer.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never
perform maintenance or repairs with unit
running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that
the unit cannot start.
FREQUENCY
Before starting engine
Every 10 hours
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn the unit off and allow it to cool
before you clean or service it.
Removing the Air Filter Cover
NOTE: Clean and re-oil the air filter after every 10 hours
of operation. Your unit's air filter is one of the
most important areas to maintain. If it is not
maintained, you will VOID the warranty. Before
cleaning, make sure the unit is turned off.
1. Grasp the air filter cover and press in with your
thumb to release. Remove the cover from the air filter
base (Fig. 21).
2. Turn the air filter cover over and remove the air filter
from the inside (Fig. 22).
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 23). Rinse
the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water and
allow it to dry completely.
4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter
(Fig. 24).
Press In
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
Clean and re-oil air filter
Check and clean spark arrestor
Check spark plug condition and gap
Inspect exhaust port and spark arrestor screen for clogging or
obstruction to assure maximum performance levels
Fig. 21
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system may be
performed by any non-road engine repair
establishment, individual or authorized service
dealer.
In order to assure peak performance of your engine,
inspection of the engine exhaust port may be necessary
after 50 hours of operation. If you notice lost RPM, poor
performance or general lack of acceleration, this service
may be required. If you feel your engine is in need of this
inspection, refer service to any non-road engine repair
establishment, individual or authorized service dealer for
repair. DO NOT attempt to perform this process yourself
as engine damage may result from contaminants
involved in the cleaning process for the port.
Air Filter
Fig. 22
Fig. 24
5. Squeeze the filter to spread the oil and remove the
excess (Fig. 25).
6. Carefully reinstall the air filter. Be sure the filter is
seated properly before reinstalling it on the air filter
base.
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Fig. 23
Fig. 25
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