Ryobi RY09051 Troubleshooting, Spark Plug Replacement, Storing The Product, Problem, Cause

MAINTENANCE

VACUUM BAG

A dirty bag will reduce performance. To clean the bag, turn it inside out and shake. Wash the bag in soapy water at least once a year. To obtain a replacement bag, see How to Order Replacement Parts on the back page of this manual.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If performance 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 Ryobi AC00160, 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 SERVICING DEALER.

PROBLEM		CAUSE	REMEDY
Engine fails to start.	No fuel in tank.		Fill tank.
	Spark plug shorted or fouled.		Replace spark plug.
	Spark plug is broken. (cracked		Replace spark plug.
	porcelain­	or electrodes broken)
	Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or		Replace lead wire or attach to spark
	disconnected from spark plug.		plug.
	Ignition inoperative.		Contact authorized service center.
Engine hard to start.	Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.		Drain entire system and refill with fresh
			fuel.
	Too much lubricant in fuel mixture.		Drain and refill with correct mixture.
	Engine is under or over choked.		Adjust choke as necessary.
	Weak spark at spark plug.		Contact authorized service center.
Engine lacks power.	Air filter clogged.		Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the
			Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Engine overheats.	Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture.		Mix fuel as described in starting
			instructions.

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