Ryobi Outdoor PBC3046E, RY70105 manual Idle Speed Screw “L” Lo Needle, Troubleshooting, Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

String will not advance:	1.	String welded to itself.
	2.	Not enough string on spool.
	3.	String worn too short.
	4.	String tangled on spool.
	5.	Engine speed too slow.

1.Lubricate with silicone spray.

2.Install more string. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.

3.Pull strings while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer.

4.Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual.

5.Advance string at full throttle.

Grass wraps round shaft	1.	Cutting tall grass at ground
housing and string		level.
head:	2.	Operating trimmer at part
		throttle.

1.Cut tall grass from the top down.

2.Operate trimmer at full throttle.

Spool retainer hard	Screw threads dirty or	Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve-
to turn:	damaged.	ment, replace spool retainer.

1.	Operating trimmer at part
Oil drips from silencer:	throttle.
2.	Check oil/fuel mixture.
3.	Air filter dirty.
4.	Carburettor requires adjust-
	ment.

1.Operate trimmer at full throttle.

2.Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.

3.Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section.

4.Turn “H” needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn. See Figure 27.

NOTE: The carburettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase, the unit should be taken to a factory-authorised service dealer for repair. In most cases, the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory-trained service representative.

IDLE SPEED

SCREW

“L” LO

NEEDLE

“H” HIGH NEEDLE

Fig. 27

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