Operation – Ryobi RY08570 User Manual
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FILLING THE TANK
WARNING:
Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move
at least 30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine.
Do not smoke while filling the tank.
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Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami-
nation.
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Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
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Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
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Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
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Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
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Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
ing the product.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks, correct the
problem before using the product.
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
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Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
oil/gasoline mixture. See “Mixing the Fuel” on page 10.
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Disengage the cruise control lever.
NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the
starting process.
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Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.
OPERATION
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Set the choke lever to the
START position.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke lever
in the
RUN position.
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Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.
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Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
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Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before
using.
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Engage the throttle trigger to operate.
To stop the Backpack Blower:
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Release the throttle trigger.
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Press and hold the engine switch to the “
O” or STOP posi-
tion.
To Remove Backpack Blower:
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Move harness straps off the shoulders. Let straps slide
down arms.
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Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground.
Fig. 6
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
Fig. 7
ENGINE
SWITCH
CHOKE
LEVER
START
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
CHOKE
LEVER
CRUISE CONTROL
(THROTTLE LOCK)