Ryobi RYI2200 User Manual 6 - Page 1

RYi2200 QUICK START GUIDE WARNING: This Quick Reference Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator's manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. All page references refer to the operator's manual. IMPORTANT! FIRST TIME STARTING THE UNIT (CONTINUED) STORING THE UNIT WARNING: Do not connect to a building's electrical system unless the generator and transfer switch have been properly installed and the electrical output has been verified by a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents. FIRST TIME STARTING THE UNIT 11 Turn the ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the CHOKE position. 2 Fill the fuel tank per the Operator's Manual instructions. NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty. 5 Add engine lubricant per the Operator's Manual instructions.. 6 Pull the recoil starter until the engine starts. 71 Move the ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the RUN position. STOPPING THE UNIT 1 Place ENGINE/CHOKE LEVER to the OFF position. 11 When preparing to store the generator, allow the unit to cool completely, then follow the guidelines listed on page 16. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start. Engine hard to start Engine lacks power. POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine switch is off. Turn engine switch to ON. No fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale gasoline or water in gasoline. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Lubricant level is low. Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff. If engine lubricant level is low, it must be filled before unit will start. Check engine lubricant level and fill, if n­ ecessary. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly Replace spark plug. gapped. Choke lever is in RUN position. Move choke lever to START position. Engine stored without treating or draining Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with fresh gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline. gasoline. Dirty fuel filter. Contact authorized service center. Water in gasoline. Weak spark at spark plug. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Contact authorized service center. Dirty air filter. Check air filter element. Clean or ­replace as needed. Engine stored without treating or draining Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with fresh gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline. gasoline. AC receptacle does not work. Item plugged in is defective. Try a different item. Overload indicator on (light solid) Push reset button. DC receptacle does not work. Circuit protector engaged Remove any load from the generator. Turn the on/off switch to OFF (O), then depress the DC circuit breaker. Item plugged in is defective. Try a different item. Generator makes a "spark knock" or "ping- An occasional light "knocking" or "pinging" Switch to a different brand of gasoline, mak- ing" noise. under heavy load is not a cause for concern. ing sure that the octane rating is 86 or higher. However, if the knocking or pinging occurs If problem continues, contact your nearest under normal load at a steady engine speed, authorized service center. the problem may be with the brand of gasoline being used. If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact your nearest authorized service center for assistance. The following symptoms may indicate problems that will affect the emissions level of the unit:  Hard starting or stalling after starting  Rough idle  Misfiring or backfiring under load  Afterburning (backfiring)  Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption If you encounter any of these symptoms, have the unit inspected and repaired by the nearest authorized service c­ enter. 3 Pull the engine recoil five (5) times to prime the fuel system. 4 Press the AUTO IDLE SWITCH to the OFF position. USING THE GENERATOR 1 Connect devices to be powered by generator by following the steps below (see pages 8-9). • Make sure the generator can supply enough continuous (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. See page 8 for how to calculate total amount of power needed. • Start the generator with nothing connected. • Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have. • Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly). • Plug in and turn on the next load. • Again, permit the generator to stabilize. • Repeat previous two steps for each additional load. IMPORTANT: Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity. (See pages 8-9.) If you need more assistance, visit our website at www.ryobitools.com or call us at 1-800-860-4050. 990000159 4-27-14 (REV:02)