Ryobi RY38BP - User Manual

ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
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5-10-2018 (REV:01)
Depress the STOP switch.
To Stop:
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50:1 Ratio = Mix 2.6 oz 2-cycle lubricant with
1 gallon of fresh gasoline in separate gas
container. SHAKE. Pour into fuel tank.
1 GALLON
GAS
2.6
oz.
WARNING: This Engine Starting Procedure is not a substitute for
reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attemps to run. Do
not pull starter grip more than 5 times.
Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do not pull
starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE: If engine does not not start, return to the START/QUIET
position and repeat the steps that follow.
x10
Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
Set the choke lever to CHOKE position. Grasp the handle
with your left hand, place your foot on the footrest.
Set the choke lever to the RUN position .
Pull starter grip sharply until engine attemps to run. Do not pull starter grip more than 4 times.
Set the cruise control lever to the START/QUIET position.
Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
CHOKE
RUN
CHOKE
RUN
CHOKE
RUN
NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until you
see fuel in the bulb.
Set the cruise control lever to the START/QUIET position.
IDLE
START/
QUIET
FULL
IDLE
START/
QUIET
FULL
NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in
this product. It is a violation of federal law
and will damage the unit and void your
warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol.

Summary

Engine Starting Procedure

Set Cruise Control to START;QUIET

Set the cruise control lever to the START/QUIET position.

Prime Engine

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel is visible.

Set Choke to CHOKE Position

Set the choke lever to CHOKE, grasp handle, place foot on footrest.

Pull Starter Grip (Attempt 1)

Pull starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (max 5 times).

Set Choke to RUN Position

Set the choke lever to the RUN position.

Pull Starter Grip (Attempt 2)

Pull starter grip until engine runs (max 6 times).

Troubleshooting Start Issues

If engine does not start, return to START/QUIET and repeat steps.

Warm Starting Procedure

Set Choke to RUN Position

Set the choke lever to the RUN position.

Set Cruise Control to START;QUIET

Set the cruise control lever to the START/QUIET position.

Pull Starter Grip (Warm Start)

Pull starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (max 4 times).

Ryobi RY38BP Specifications

General

Power Source	Gas
Engine Displacement	38cc
Air Volume	760 CFM
Air Speed	175 MPH
Weight	22 lbs