Ryobi RBC52FSBHO - Troubleshooting Common Issues

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start No spark The spark plug may be damaged. Remove it and check for dirt and
cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.
No fuel Push the primer bulb until the bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill,
the primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact an authorised
service centre. If the primer bulb fills, the engine may be flooded.
Proceed to the next item.
Engine is flooded Remove spark plug, turn trimmer so spark plug hole is aimed at
the ground. Make sure lever is in the open choke position and
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engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug. With the throttle trigger
fully depressed, pull starter cord three times with lever at open
choke position. If engine does not start, move choke lever to
close choke position and follow normal starting instructions in
“STARTING AND STOPPING” section. If engine still fails to start,
repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
Starter rope is harder to pull Contact an authorised service centre.
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old may prevent the product from starting.
The knob is not fully tightened
and the alignment arrows are not
properly aligned.
Align the alignment arrows properly when setting the handle bar
to its working position and fully tighten the knob.
Engine starts but will not accelerate Carburetor requires adjustment Contact an authorised service centre.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
Oil/ fuel mixture is incorrect Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
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this manual.
Spark arrestor is dirty Clean the spark arrestor. Refer to “Cleaning the spark Arrestor”
in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not idle.
Carburettor requires adjustment
Contact an authorised service centre.
Blade continues to rotate at idle
speed.
Carburettor requires adjustment Contact an authorised service centre.
Grass wraps round shaft housing
and string head.
Cutting tall grass at ground level Cut tall grass from the top down.
Operating trimmer at part throttle Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Oil drips from silencer. Operating trimmer at part throttle Operate trimmer at full throttle.
Oil/ fuel mixture is incorrect Use fresh fuel and the correct synthetic 2-stroke oil mix.
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Carburetor requires adjustment Contact a service dealer.