Ryobi Outdoor 510r manual Troubleshooting, Engine Will Not Start, Engine Will Not Idle, C A U S E

TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE WILL NOT START
C A U S E	A C T I O N
Ignition switch is OFF	Turn switch to ON
Empty fuel tank	Fill fuel tank
Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough	Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times
Engine flooded	Use starting procedure with choke lever in the
	RUN position, Pg. 10
Old Gasoline	Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Fouled spark plug	Replace or clean the spark plug
ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE
C A U S E	A C T I O N
Air Filter is Plugged	Replace or clean the air filter
Old Gasoline	Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment	Adjust per instruction Pg. 16
ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE
C A U S E	A C T I O N
Old Gasoline	Drain gas tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment	Take to an authorized service dealer for
	carburetor adjustment
Dirty air filter	Clean or replace the air filter
Clogged Spark Arrestor Screen	Clean or Replace. See Pg. 18
ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD
C A U S E	A C T I O N
Old Gasoline	Drain gas tank / Add fresh Gasoline
Improper carburetor adjustment	Take to an authorized service dealer for
	carburetor adjustment
Cultivator tines bound with dirt or grass	Stop the unit, switch the On/Off Stop Control to
	STOP, clean and remove any debris binding the tines
SIGNS OF OIL AROUND OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
C A U S E	A C T I O N
Oil fill plug/dipstick loose or missing o-ring	Tighten oil fill plug/dipstick, replace o-ring.

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