Ryobi RY34000 Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution, See Adding/Checking Engine

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Engine will not start	No spark.	Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
		spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug
		Replacement earlier in this manual.
	No fuel.	Push primer bulb until bulb is full of
		fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel
		delivery system is blocked. Contact an
		authorized service center. If primer bulb
		fills, engine may be flooded, proceed
	Engine is flooded.	to next item.
		Set the start lever to the START position.
		Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope
		repeatedly until the engine starts and
		runs.
		NOTE: Depending on the severity of
		the flooding, this may require numerous
		pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full speed and	Air filter screen is dirty.	Clean air filter screen. Refer to Clean-
emits excessive smoke		ing Air Filter Screen earlier in this
		manual.
	Spark arrestor screen is dirty.	Contact an authorized service center.
	Spark plug fouled.	Clean or replace spark plug. Reset
		spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug
		Replacement earlier in this manual.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates	Idle speed screw on carburetor needs	Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
but will not idle	adjustment.	increase idle speed. See Figure 9.
Engine emits too much smoke	Too much oil in crankcase.	Drain lubricant and refill with correct
		amount of 10W-30 engine lubricant.
		See Adding/Checking Engine
		Lubricant in the Operation section of
		this manual.
Engine rope cannot be pulled	Oil has entered the combustion	This is usually caused by storing the unit
	chamber.	for an extended time with the engine in
		an upside-down position. Remove and
		clean the spark plug. Drain the oil out
		of the spark plug hole, then reinstall the
		spark plug.

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