Ryobi RY802900 Operation Manual - Page 20

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine fails to start POSSIBLE CAUSE No fuel in tank Fill tank. SOLUTION Water pressure in hose Squeeze trigger to relieve water pressure. Spark plug shorted or fouled Replace spark plug. Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or elec- Replace spark plug. trodes broken) Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or disconnected Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug. from spark plug Ignition inoperative Contact a qualified service center. Choke in wrong position Move choke to CHOKE position to start a cold engine. If engine is warm, choke should be in RUN position. Engine is flooded Engine hard to start Water in gasoline Move choke to RUN position and pull the starter grip and rope repeatedly until the engine starts. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Weak spark at spark plug Contact a qualified service center. Engine lacks power Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Detergent fails to mix with Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-over Nozzle Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 spray is set to either the 40º, 25º, or 0º setting Change-over Nozzle to either the short range detergent [ ] or long range detergent [ ] setting. Soap injection hose is not properl­y submerged Insert soap injection hose into soap container.­ Pump doesn't produce Spray selector on the 5-in-1 Change-over Nozzle Rotate the spray selector on the 5-in-1 pressure is set to either the short range detergent [ ] or Change-over Nozzle to either the 40º, 25º, long range detergent [ ] setting. or 0º setting. Inadequate water supply Trigger handle or spray wand leaks Nozzle is clogged Air in line Hose is leaking Kink in hose Pump is faulty Provide adequate water flow. Check connections and/or replace trigger handle or spray wand. Clean nozzle. Squeeze trigger on trigger handle to remove air from line. Replace hose. Eliminate kinks in hose. Contact a qualified service center. Page 16 - English