Ryobi EJ101 - Manual (Page 18)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN CUTTING
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUSE ACTION
On/Off Switch is in OFF position Turn On/Off Switch to ON
Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
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
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
CAUSE ACTION
Air Filter is Plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust per instruction Pg. 21
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting attachment
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
CAUSE ACTION
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment