Ryobi RY803100 User Manual - Page 13

OPERATION OXYGENATED FUELS NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol. Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentage of oxygenates stated previously are not covered under warranty. ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK See Figure 8. DANGER: Risk of fire and serious burns: Never remove fuel cap when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly. WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately. WARNING: Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or lines are a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury. NOTE: This is a 4-cycle engine. DO NOT mix fuel and lubricant together. n Mix fuel stabilizer with gasoline according to fuel stabilizer manufacturer's directions. n Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it. Remove the fuel cap. n Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for fuel ­expansion). n Replace fuel cap and tighten until the cap "clicks". n Clean up any spills before starting the engine. STARTING AND STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 9 - 11. NOTICE: Do not run the pressure washer without water supply connected and turned on, as this may damage the high pressure seals and decrease pump life. Completely unwind the hose from its reel or coil and make sure the hose is not being restricted by tires, rocks, or any other objects that may lessen or prevent water flow to the pressure washer. Before starting the engine:  Connect all hoses. NOTE: Make sure the pressure washer's water intake screen is in place and unclogged before connecting garden hose.  Check all fluids (lubricant and gas).  Turn on the garden hose then squeeze the trigger to relieve air pressure; hold the trigger until a steady stream of water appears. NOTE: Make sure the faucet is turned on fully and that there are no kinks or leaks in the hose. To start the engine: n Place the ON/OFF switch in the ON ( I ) position. n Turn the fuel valve to the OPEN position. n Pull choke out to the START position. NOTE: If restarting after a brief stop (i.e., after refueling or moving), leave the choke in the RUN position. n Grasp the starter grip and rope and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Give the starter grip and rope a short, brisk pull to start the engine. NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip and rope to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place. n Let the engine run for 5 seconds, then push the choke in to RUN position. Page 9 - English