Ryobi RYCI2001 - Manual

WARNING:
This Quick Reference Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. All page references refer to
the operator’s manual.
RYCi2001 QUICK START GUIDE
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WARNING:
Do not connect to a building’s electrical
system unless the generator and transfer
switch have been properly installed and
the electrical output has been verified by
a qualified electrician. The connection
must isolate the generator power from
utility power and must comply with all
applicable laws and electrical codes.
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
When preparing to store the generator, allow the unit to cool completely, then follow the guidelines
listed on page 16.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. Engine switch is off.
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 engine switch to ON.
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.
Move choke lever to 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 element. Clean or replace as
needed.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with fresh
gasoline.
AC receptacle does not work. Item plugged in is defective.
Overload indicator on (light solid) Try a different item.
Push reset button.
DC receptacle does not work. Circuit protector engaged
Item plugged in is defective.
Remove any load from the generator. Turn the
on/off switch to OFF (O), then depress the DC
circuit breaker.
Try a different item.
Generator makes a “spark knock” or “ping-
ing” noise.
An occasional light “knocking” or “pinging”
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
being used.
Switch to a different brand of gasoline, mak-
ing 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:
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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.
FIRST TIME STARTING THE UNIT
IMPORTANT! FIRST TIME STARTING THE UNIT (CONTINUED)
TROUBLESHOOTING
STORING THE UNIT
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Turn the ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the CHOKE position .
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Pull the engine recoil five (5) times to prime
the fuel system.
Fill the fuel tank per the Operator’s Manual instructions. 2
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NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85
fuel (or fuel containing greater
than 10% ethanol) in this
product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage
the unit and void your warranty.
Press the AUTO IDLE SWITCH to the OFF
position.
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STOPPING THE UNIT
Place ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the OFF position.
Connect devices to be powered by generator by following the steps below (see pages 8-9).
• Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running) and surge (starting) watts for
the items you will power at the same time. See page 8 for how to calculate total amount of power
needed.
• Start the generator with nothing connected.
• Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.
• Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates
properly).
• Plug in and turn on the next load.
• Again, permit the generator to stabilize.
• Repeat previous two steps for each additional load.
IMPORTANT: Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge
loads in generator capacity. (See pages 8-9.)
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USING THE GENERATOR
Add engine lubricant per the Operator’s
Manual instructions.
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5 Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts.
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Move the ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the RUN position.
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