Ryobi 768r - Manual (Page 13)

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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Choke Lever
Full Choke Position (A)
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
On/Off Stop Control
Primer Bulb
Fig. 16
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in
the starting position when pulling the starter
rope (Fig. 16). The operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
NOTE: When using the shoulder harness, have it on and
adjusted, but not clipped to the support fitting
prior to starting unit. See Installing the Harnes,
Pg. 9.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions on Pg.12.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON position
(Fig. 14).
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 15). If fuel hasn’t entered the bulb, press three
more times, or until it does.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A)
(Fig. 15).
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and hold. Pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 16).
Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though it
wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position
(B) (Fig. 15).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 16).
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
4 through 7.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN position (C). Squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The
engine should start within three (3) to eight (8)
pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5
to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN
position (C) (Fig. 15).
10. Stand in the operating position and clip the shoulder
to the support fitting
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Fig. 14), and start in PARTIAL Choke
position (B) (Fig. 15).
WARNING: Operate this unit only
in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a
confined area.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 16).
Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF position
(Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Run Position (C)
Partial Choke
Position (B)