Ryobi RY09056 Operation, Applications, Fueling And Refueling, Oxygenated Fuels, Fuel Mixture

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn

Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and other forms of debris

Vacuuming leaves from your lawn

FUELING AND REFUELING

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period.

Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.

NOTE: We recommend you use Homelite premium 2-cycle lubricant, PowerCare 2-cycle lubricant (6.4 oz. or 16 oz.), or an equivalent high-quality synthetic 2-cycle ­lubricant in this product. Mix at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.

high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant

Gasolinelubricant

1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)	2.6 oz. (76 ml)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)	6.4 oz. (189 ml)

FILLING THE TANK

Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination.

Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.

Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap.

Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.

Wipe spilled fuel from the product.

Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start- ing the product.

NOTE:  It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.

OXYGENATED FUELS

notice: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty.

NOTE:  Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.

Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E15 and E85 are not.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 9.

Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

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 choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

Lock cruise control lever/throttle lock.

Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than four (4) times.

Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.

Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position.

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