Ryobi RYI1000 - Manual (Page 22)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. On/Off switch is OFF (O).
No fuel.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Lubricant level is low.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Choke lever is in RUN position.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
Turn On/Off switch to ON (I).
Fill fuel tank.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff.
If engine lubricant level is low, it must be
filled before unit will start. Check engine
lubricant level and fill, if necessary.
Replace spark plug.
Put the choke lever in the START
position.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine hard to start Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Contact authorized service center.
Engine lacks power. Dirty air filter.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline. Check air filter. Clean or replace as
needed.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
AC receptacle does not work. Generator is overloaded.
Item plugged in is defective. Turn the generator off and remove all
loads. Restart the unit.
Try a different item.
DC receptacle does not work. Circuit protector engaged
Item plugged in is defective. Remove any load from the generator.
Turn the auto idle switch to off, then
depress the DC circuit breaker.
Try a different item.
Generator makes a “spark knock” or
“pinging” noise. An occasional light “knocking” or “ping-
ing” under heavy load is not a cause
for concern. However, if the knocking
or pinging occurs under normal load
at a steady engine speed, the problem
may be with the brand of gasoline be-
ing used. Switch to a different brand of gasoline,
making sure that the octane rating is 86
or higher. If problem continues, contact
your nearest authorized service center.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance.
The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit:

Hard starting or stalling after starting
 Rough idle
 Misfiring or backfiring under load
 Afterburning (backfiring)
 Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption
If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service center.