Ryobi CS30 RY30923 - Manual (Page 12)

TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
SOLUTION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Engine will not start 1. No spark.
2. No fuel.
3. Engine is flooded.
1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal
cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at
spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb
does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is
blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
3. Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze
the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the
engine starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding,
this may require numerous pulls of the rope. See
Figure 23.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke 1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture.
2. Air filter is dirty.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled.
1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
(50:1).
2. Clean airfilter. Refer to Replacing and Cleaning
Air Filter earlier in this manual.
3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug
gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier
in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and ac­
celerates but will not idle
1. Idle speed screw on carburetor
needs adjustment.
1. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
speed. See Figure 31.
String will not advance 1. String is welded to itself.
2. Not enough string on spool.
3. String is worn too short.
4. String is tangled on spool.
5. Engine speed is too slow.
1. Lubricate string with silicone spray.
2. Install more string. Refer to String Replacement
earlier in this manual.
3. Pull strings while alternately pressing down on:
and releasing spool retainer.
4. Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to
String Replacement earlier in this manual.
5. Advance string at full throttle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Spool retainer hard to turn 1. Screw threads are dirty or
damaged.
1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no
improvement, replace the spool retainer.
Grass wraps around
driveshaft housing and
string head
1. Cutting tall grass at ground
level.
2. Operating trimmer at part
throttle.
1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent
wrapping.
2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.
WARRANTY
THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER
Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s
original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below.
EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST
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Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every
Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours
or Yearly or Yearly
CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................X
AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter................................................................... X.............................. X
SPARK SCREEN...................................................................................................................... X
CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Fleat Dam
Gaskets
FUEL TANK ASSY
includes:
Fuel Lines.........................X
Fuel Cap...........................X
Fuel Filter
IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug........................................................................................... X
ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO
THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
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Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure
your complete satisfaction.
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