Ryobi RY60511A - Manual (Page 17)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine fails to start. Engine switch is in the off position.
No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken).
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative. Move switch to start.
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.
Too much oil in fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged. Clean or replace air filter.
Engine overheats. Insufficient oil in fuel mixture. Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.