Ryobi RY09905 - Manual (Page 17)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Engine fails to start 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 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 air filter. Refer to Cleaning the
Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Engine overheats Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.