Ryobi 410r manual Introduction, Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.

This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all the information that you need to order parts.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright© 1999 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

Dial:

•1-800-345-8746 or www.ryobi.com on the world wide web for authorized service dealers in the United States

Or

•1-800-265-6778in Canada to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

II. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

III. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 A. Assembling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 B. Installing the Wheel Bracket Assembly . . . . . . . . . 8 C. Installing the Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 D. Throttle Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

V. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A. Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B. Adjusting Tine Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . 14-16 A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B. Tine Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 C. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 D. Carburetor Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 E. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

VIII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A. Cleaning the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 B. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 C. Accessories/Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 D. Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 E. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IX. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

X. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit includes the following:

•Model 410r Garden Cutivator

•Handlebar with Clamps

•Hardware Pack

•Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

•Operator's Manual

•Parts Manual

Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing and no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be replaced before using this product.

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