Ryobi 767r STARTING/STOPPING Instructions, Partial Choke Position B Full Choke Run Position a

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope

(Fig. 12). The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury.

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg. 12.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON position (Fig. 10).

On/Off Stop Control

Fig. 10

3.Fully press and release primer bulb 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb (Fig. 11).

Partial Choke

Position (B)

Full Choke	Run
Position (A)	Position (C)

Choke Lever

Primer Bulb

Fig. 11

4.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position (A) (Fig. 11).

5.With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and pull starter rope briskly (Fig. 12). Continue pulling until the engine sounds as though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).

NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up.

6.Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B) (Fig. 11).

7.Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine (Fig. 12).

Starter Rope

Throttle Control

Fig. 12

8.If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7.

NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position (C) (Fig. 11). Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.

9.Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN position (C) (Fig. 11).

NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON position (Fig. 10), and start in PARTIAL Choke position (B) (Fig. 11).

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release your hand from the throttle control (Fig. 12). Allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF position (Fig. 10).

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