Ryobi RLT26CDS - Troubleshooting

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English (Original Instructions)
TROUBLESHOOTING
If these solutions do not solve the problem, contact your authorised service dealer.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start. 1. Power switch is off. 1. Make sure Switch is in the ON or “I” position.
2. No spark. 2. The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and
check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark
plug.
3. No fuel. 3. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
not ll, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact
a servicing dealer. If primer bulb lls, engine may be
ooded, proceed to the next item.
4. Engine is ooded. 4. Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug hole is
aimed at the ground. Set choke lever to position and
pull starter cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess
fuel from engine. Remove any fuel which splashed
on the product. Clean and reinstall spark plug. Clean
up any spilled fuel and move at least 9m away before
restarting. Pull starter three times with choke lever at
. If engine does not start, set choke lever to position
and repeat normal starting procedure. If engine still fails
to start, repeat procedure with a new spark plug.
5. Starter rope is harder to pull
now than when it was new.
5. Contact a servicing dealer.
6. Old fuel. 6. Only use fresh fuel mixed with recommended oil. Fuel
over 30 days old may prevent the unit from starting.
Engine starts but will
not idle long enough to
engage throttle
Temperature can effect engine
idle time and rpm.
Flip choke lever to position and pull starter until
engine starts.
Engine does not stop
when switch is turned off
Electrical connection is loose/
unplugged
Set the choke lever to to stop the engine.
Immediately stop using the product. Check electrical
connection on the bottom of the trimmer and make sure
it is properly connected. Contact servicing dealer if the
problem persists.
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.
1. Oil fuel mixture is incorrect. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
2. Air lter is dirty. 2. Clean air lter. Refer to "Cleaning the Air Filter" earlier
in this manual.
3.Spark arrestor screen is dirty. 3. Contact a servicing dealer.