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base; push the cover up until it latches securely in
place.
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be
MAINTENANCE
replaced immediately.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a
check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap
is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace fuel cap if required.
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine will not start
1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine is flooded.
Engine does not reach full
1. Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.
speed and emits excessive
2. Air filter screen is dirty.
smoke
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled.
Engine starts, runs, and
Idle speed screw on carburettor
but will not idle
needs adjustment.
String will not advance
1. String is welded to itself.
2. Not enough string on spool.
3. String is worn too short.
4. String is tangled on spool.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
Spool retainer hard to turn
Screw threads are dirty or
damaged.
Grass wraps around
1. Cutting tall grass at ground
driveshaft housing and
level.
string head
2. Operating trimmer at part
throttle.
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For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A
spark plug with 6.35mm electrode gap. Use an exact
replacement and replace annually.
STORING THE PRODUCT
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When storing 1 month or longer:
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
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. Contact 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- stroke 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.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed.
See Figure 20.
1. Lubricate string with silicone spray.
2. Install more string. Refer to the applicable string replacement
section in this manual.
3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool
retainer.
4. Remove string from spool and rewind.
Refer to the applicable string replacement section in this manual.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace
the spool retainer.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
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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.
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
petrol. Run engine until it stops.
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