Ryobi RBL42BPN - Maintenance and Storage; Air Filter and Muffler Maintenance; Fuel Cap and Spark Plug; Long Term Storage

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CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN
See gure 6.
For proper performance and longer life, keep the air lter
screen clean.
■ Remove the air box cover from the engine.
■ Remove the air filter.
■ Brush the air filter screen lightly.
NOTE: The lter should be replaced annually for best
performance.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The silencer is equipped with a spark arrestor screen
inside silencer body. After extended use the screen can
become dirty and may need to have the mufer replaced
by an authorized servicing dealer.
WARNING
Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in
place. Failure to do so could result in a re that could
cause serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust
port and mufer may become blocked with carbon
deposits. If you notice low power from the blower, have
a qualied service technician check the exhaust port and
mufer for carbon deposits. Removing the carbon deposits
should restore performance to the blower.
FUEL CAP
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a re hazard and must be replaced
immediately. Failure to do so could result in a re that
could cause serious personal injury.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ4 with 0.63 mm (0.025
in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace
annually.
WARNING
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross-
threading will seriously damage the product.
STORAGE (1 MONTH OR LONGER)
■ Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved
for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
■ Clean all foreign material from the blower. Store it in
a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
■ Abide by all National and local regulations for the safe
storage and handling of petrol.
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