Ryobi RY09051 - Manual (Page 10)

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2-CYCLE FUEL / OIL MIX (50:1)
GASOLINE OIL
1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 liter 20 cc (20 ml)
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
 Vacuuming leaves from your lawn
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
premixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be
at a 50:1 ratio.
NOTE: We recommend you use ONLY Ryobi (exact mix)
your product.
To mix the fuel:
 Use a clean container that is approved for use with gaso-
line.
 Mix the 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the
container, according to the instructions on the oil pack-
age.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
[(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle
outboard oil.
NOTE: Most fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO
NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.
FILLING THE TANK
 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock-
wise.
 Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
 Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
 Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
ing the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks.
Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously
are
not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by
volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.
Do not use E85 fuel.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 8.
Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 Lock throttle lever.
 Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attempts
to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than four (4)
times.
 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.
 Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke
lever to the RUN position.