Ryobi RBL30MVA - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Engine will not start. No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Starter rope pulls harder now than when
new.
Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on
metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no
spark, repeat test with a new spark plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a servicing
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to next step.
Remove spark plug, turn blower so spark
plug hole is aimed at the ground. Rotate the
choke dial to “ ” position and pull starter
cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess fuel
from engine. Clean and reinstall spark plug.
Pull starter three times with choke dial at “
”. If engine does not start, rotate choke dial
to “ ” position and repeat normal starting
procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat
procedure with a new spark plug.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will not accelerate. Engine requires approximately three
minutes to warm up.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If
engine does not accelerate after three
minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at high speed
at half choke.
Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine does not reach full speed and emits
excessive smoke.
Check oil fuel mixture.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil
mix.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air
Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but
will not idle.
Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
idle speed. See figure 12.