Ryobi RPP254FEJSN - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
1. Switch set to the O (OFF) position. 1. Set switch to the I (ON) position.
2. No spark. 2. Remove the spark plug. Reattach the
spark plug cap and lay the spark plug on
the metal cylinder. Pull the starter cord and
watch for a spark at the spark plug tip. If
there is no spark, repeat the test with a
new spark plug.
3. No fuel. 3. Push primer bulb until the bulb is full of
fuel. If the bulb does not fill, the primary fuel
delivery system is blocked. If the primer
bulb fills, the engine may be flooded. (See
next item.)
4. Flooded engine. 4. Ensure on/off switch is set to the off
position. Remove the spark plug from the
engine and the spark plug boot. Turn the
product so that the spark plug hole is aimed
at the ground. Make sure the choke lever
is set to and pull the starter cord 10 to
14 times. This clears excess fuel from the
engine. Clean and reinstall the spark plug.
With the throttle trigger fully depressed,
pull the starter cord 3 times. If the engine
does not start, set the choke lever to
and follow normal starting instructions.
If the engine still fails to start, repeat the
procedure with a new spark plug.
5. Starter cord is hard to pull. 5. Contact a serive centre.
Engine does not reach full speed
and emits excessive smoke.
1. Check oil fuel mixture. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
2. Air filter is dirty. 2. Clean the air filter according to the instructions
in the Maintenance section.
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty. 3. Contact a service dealer.
Oil drips from mufer.
1. Operating the product at part throttle. 1. Operate the product at full throttle.
2. Check oil/fuel mixture. 2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-stroke oil mix.
3. Air filter is dirty.
3. Clean the air filter according to the instructions
in the Maintenance section.
Bar and chain running hot and
smoking.
1. Check chain tension for overtightened
condition.
1. Tension chain. Refer to chain tension earlier in
this manual.
2. Chain oil tank empty. 2. Check oil tank.
Motor runs, but chain is not
rotating.
1. Chain tension too tight.
1. Retention chain. Refer to chain tension earlier
in this manual.
2. Check guide bar and chain assembly. 2. Refer to replacing the bar and chain earlier in
this manual.
3. Check guide bar and chain for damage. 3. Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.