Troubleshooting – Ryobi 510r User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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C A U S E
A C T I O N
Ignition switch is OFF
Turn switch to ON
Empty fuel tank
Fill fuel tank
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 gasoline
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Fouled spark plug
Replace or clean the spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Air filter is plugged
Replace or clean the air filter
Old gasoline
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
Adjust carburetor
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old gasoline
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter
Clean or replace the air filter
Clogged spark arrestor screen
Clean or replace
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Old gasoline
Drain fuel tank and add fresh gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment
Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass
Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
ENGINE WILL NOT START
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E
A C T I O N
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring
Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK