Ryobi RY52003 manual Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Remedy

	TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM	CAUSE	REMEDY
Engine will not start.	No spark.	Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and
		lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch
		for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a
		new spark plug.
	No fuel.	Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary
		fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer. If primer
		bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.
	Engine is flooded.	Pull starter three times with choke lever at “RUN”. If engine does
		not start, move choke lever to “CHOKE” and repeat normal start-
		ing procedure. If engine still fails to start, repeat procedure with a
		new spark plug.
	Starter rope pulls harder	Contact a servicing dealer.
	now than when new.
Engine starts but will	Engine requires approxi-	Allow engine to completely warm up. If engine does not accelerate
not accelerate.	mately three minutes to	after three minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
	warm up.
Engine starts but will	Carburetor requires	Contact a servicing dealer.
only run at high speed	adjustment.
at half choke.
Engine does not reach	Check oil fuel mixture.	Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
full speed and emits	Air filter is dirty.	Clean air filter. Refer to “Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter” earlier
excessive smoke.
		in this manual.
	Spark arrestor screen is	Contact a servicing dealer.
	dirty.
Engine starts, runs,	Idle speed screw on	Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase idle speed.
and accelerates but	carburetor
will not idle.
Bar and chain running	Check chain tension for	Tension chain. Refer to “Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
hot and smoking.	overtight condition
	Chain oil tank empty	Check oil tank.
Motor runs, but chain	Chain tension too tight.	Retension chain. Refer to “Chain Tension” earlier in this manual.
is not rotating.	Check guide bar and chain	Refer to “Replacing the Bar and Chain” earlier in this manual.
	assembly.
	Check guide bar and chain	Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.
	for damage.

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