Ryobi ZR51950A - Manual (Page 17)

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WARNING:
The product may throw objects during opera-
tion, causing injury to the operator or to by-
standers. Always wear suitable eye protection,
long heavy pants, and boots while operating the
product.
Starting/Stopping the Product
See Figure 14a, Figure 14b, Figure 14c and Figure 15.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:
1.
Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
oil/gasoline mixture. See “Mixing the Fuel” on page 17.
2. Place the engine switch in the RUN ( | ) position.
Note: Do not engage the throttle lever during the start-
ing process.
3. Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.
Note: If restarting a warm engine, do not push the
primer bulb.
4. Set the start lever to the START position.
Note: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke in
the RUN position.
5. Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.
6. Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
7. Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up
before using.
8. Engage the throttle lever to operate.
Stopping the Product
See Figure 15.
1.
Release the throttle lever.
2. Move the engine switch to the OFF ( O ) position.
Figure 15
Operation
Figure 14a
Lock-off
Button
Switch
Starter
Cord
Trigger
Primer
Bulb
Trigger
Switch
Figure 14b
Start
Lever
Start
Lever
Start
Position Run
Positon
Figure 14c
Primer
Bulb