Ryobi RY26000 Troubleshooting, Cleaning AIR Filter screen, Fuel CAP, Spark Plug replacement

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

The cutting attachment should never turn at idle. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment, or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result from the cutting attachment turning at idle.

CLEANING AIR FILTER screen

See Figures 10 - 11.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean.

Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.

Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base; push the cover up until it latches securely in place.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced im- mediately.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If perfor- mance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may

be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG replacement

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and

replace annually.

STORING THE PRODUCT

Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.

When storing 1 month or longer:

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

	PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
Engine will not start		1.	No spark.	1.	Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
					Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
		2.	No fuel.		manual.
				2.	Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does
					not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Con-
					tact a service dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may
					be flooded, proceed to next item.
		3.	Engine is flooded.	3.	Set the start lever to the START position. Squeeze the
					trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the engine
					starts and runs.
					NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding, this
					may require numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full		1.	Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.	1.	Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle lubricant mix.
					(50:1).
speed and emits excessive
		2.	Air filter screen is dirty.	2.	Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning Air Filter
smoke
					Screen earlier in this manual.
		3.	Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
				3.	Contact a servicing dealer.
		4.	Spark plug fouled.
				4.	Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap.
					Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this
					manual.
Engine starts, runs, and accel-		1.	Idle speed screw on carburetor needs	1.	Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle
erates but will not idle			adjustment.		speed. See Figure 9.

10 — English