Ryobi 310BVr - Manual (Page 21)

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E A C T I O N
Choke in incorrect position Refer to Starting/Stopping instructions on page 13
Empty fuei tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel
Primer buib wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times until fuel
is visible in the bulb
Engine fiooded Use starting procedure WITHOUT USING CHOKE
Oid or improperiy mixed fuei Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Fouied spark piug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E A C T I O N
Air fiiter is piugged Replace or clean the air filter
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Adjust per instructions on page 18
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Throttle wire has come loose Thread throttle wire through the carburetor throttle
lever. Tighten screw.
Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS
C A U S E A C T I O N
Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture
Air filter is plugged Replace or clean the air filter
Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for
carburetor adjustment
Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug
Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace spark arrestor
If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer.
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