Ryobi RY08578 - Manual (Page 11)

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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.
 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami-
nation.
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counter-
clockwise.
 Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
 Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
 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.
Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine
is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface
for starting.
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:

Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
oil/gasoline mixture. See Mixing the Fuel on page 10.
 Squeeze throttle trigger. Engage cruise control to maintain
FULL THROTTLE.
NOTE: Each choke position is identified by a detent in the
housing.

Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.
 Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE
position.
 Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run
(no more than 4 pulls).
OPERATION
 Rotate the choke dial to the counterclockwise HALF
CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.

Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
 Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN posi-
tion.
To start a warm engine:

Squeeze throttle trigger. Engage cruise control to maintain
FULL THROTTLE.
 Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN posi-
tion.
 Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.

Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs.
To stop the blower:

Release the throttle trigger.
 Press and hold the engine switch to the “ O” or STOP posi-
tion.
To remove blower:

Move harness straps off the shoulders. Let straps slide
down arms.
 Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground.
Fig. 6
throttle
trigger
Fig. 7
engine
switch
crUise control
Primer bUlb
fUll
choke
hAlf
choke
rUn choke
DiAl
stArter
griP