Ryobi RY08554 Starting And Stopping, Operation, See Figures, To start a cold engine, starter

OPERATION

OXYGENATED FUELS

Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions.

If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of oxygenates:

Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name “Gasohol.” Do not use E85 fuel.

MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.

Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the product or your fuel system.

If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.

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

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 9 - 10.

To start a cold engine:

DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.

Lay the blower/vacuum on a flat, bare surface.

PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.

SET the start lever to the START position.

PULL the starter grip until the engine starts.

Wait 6-10 seconds, then squeeze the trigger to run.

NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

PULL the starter grip until the engine starts.

To stop the engine:

Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until the engine stops.

THROTTLE	ON/OFF switch
TRIGGER

CHOKE

LEVER

PRIMER

BULB

starter
GRIP	Fig. 9

Fig. 10

proper operating position

Fig. 11

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