Ryobi RYi2200A User Manual - Page 20

MAINTENANCE Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any qualified repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an authorized service center; please contact customer service for assistance. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Allow 30 minutes of cool down time before performing any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING: When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. NOTICE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Keep the generator in a clean and dry environment where it is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive vapors. Do not allow the cooling air slots in the generator to become clogged with foreign material such as leaves, etc. Do not use a garden hose to clean the generator. Water entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the unit can cause problems that will decrease the life of the generator. To clean the unit:  Use a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner to loosen and remove dirt and debris.  Clean air vents with low pressure air that does not exceed 25 psi.  Wipe the exterior surfaces of the generator with a damp cloth. CHECKING/CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 17. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.  Rotate knob counterclockwise to release. Remove cover and set aside.  Remove the filter element.  If the filter element is dirty, clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and let dry.  Apply a light coat of engine lubricant to the element, then squeeze it out.  Replace the element in the air filter unit.  Replace the air filter cover and rotate knob clockwise to secure. NOTE: Do not run the generator without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result. CHANGING ENGINE LUBRICANT See Figure 18.  Remove the oil cap/dipstick.  Place a container underneath the oil drain plug to collect used lubricant as it drains.  Unscrew the oil drain plug and remove.  Allow lubricant to drain completely. NOTE: Drain the lubricant while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm lubricant will drain quickly and more completely. WARNING: Do not change engine lubricant while it is hot. Accidental contact with hot engine lubricant could result in serious burns.  Reinstall the oil drain plug and tighten securely.  Refill with lubricant following the instructions in the ­Checking/Adding Lubricant section. For amount of lubricant needed to refill, see Product Specifications earlier in this manual or the accompanying engine manual, if applicable.  Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick. NOTE: Used lubricant should be disposed of at an approved disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more information. Page 16 - English