Ryobi RY09056 - Troubleshooting; Engine Fails to Start; Engine Hard to Start; Engine Lacks Power

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken. (cracked porcelain
or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug.
Contact a qualified service center.
Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.
Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel.
Drain and refill with correct mixture.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact a qualified service center.
Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged. Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air
Filter earlier in this manual.
Engine overheats. Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture. Mix fuel as described in starting
instructions.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section. It
is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the required
maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine damage and/or void
your warranty.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Inspect for Clean Replace Replace
Maintenance Damage Before Every Every 25 Hours Every
Part Each Use 5 Hours or Yearly 50 Hours
* CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ..........................................................................................................................X
SPARK SCREEN ........................................................................................................................................................X
* AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter ..........................................................................................X
* CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Gaskets ........................................... X
* FUEL TANK ASSY
includes:
Fuel Lines........................................ X
Fuel Cap ......................................... X
Fuel Filter ..........................................................................................................................X
* IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug ........................................................................................................................X
* NOTICE: THE USE OF EMISSION CONTROL COMPONENTS OTHER THAN THOSE DESIGNED FOR THIS UNIT
IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.
THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER
Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s
original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below.
MAINTENANCE