Ryobi 510r - Manual (Page 20)

C A U S E A C T I O N
Ignition switch is OFF Turn switch to ON
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
RUN position, Pg. 10
Old Gasoline Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air Filter is Plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old Gasoline Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust per instruction Pg. 16
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old Gasoline Drain gas tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Clogged Spark Arrestor Screen Clean or Replace. See Pg. 18
TROUBLESHOOTING
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C A U S E A C T I O N
Old Gasoline Drain gas tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E A C T I O N
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring.
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK