Ryobi RYi2300BTA Operation Manual - Page 22

Troubleshooting - carburetor

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE Easy Start dial is in OFF/STORAGE or RUN/RE-START position. SOLUTION Move Easy Start dial to COLD START position. 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 ­necessary. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly Replace spark plug. gapped. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. gasoline. Engine hard to start. Dirty fuel filter. Water in gasoline. Contact a qualified service center. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Engine lacks power. Weak spark at spark plug. Replace spark plug or contact a qualified service center. Engine stored without treating or Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with draining gasoline, or refueled with bad fresh gasoline. If problem continues, gasoline. contact a qualified service center. AC receptacle does not work. Dirty air filter. Item plugged in is defective. Clean or ­replace as needed. Try a different item. Generator is overloaded. Remove loads and press the reset button. If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. NOTICE: As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty. This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal, family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use). For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050. 18 - English

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18 — English
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine will not start.
Easy Start dial is in OFF/STORAGE or
RUN/RE-START position.
No fuel.
Stale gasoline or water in gasoline.
Lubricant level is low.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or improperly
gapped.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty fuel filter.
Move Easy Start dial to COLD START
position.
Fill fuel tank.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
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 necessary.
Replace spark plug.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline.
Contact a qualified service center.
Engine hard to start.
Water in gasoline.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Replace spark plug or contact a
qualified service center.
Engine lacks power.
Engine stored without treating or
draining gasoline, or refueled with bad
gasoline.
Dirty air filter.
Drain fuel and carburetor. Refuel with
fresh gasoline. If problem continues,
contact a qualified service center.
Clean or replace as needed.
AC receptacle does not work.
Item plugged in is defective.
Generator is overloaded.
Try a different item.
Remove loads and press the reset
button.
If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
As the equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the
Maintenance
section. It is recommended that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment. Neglecting or failing
to perform the required maintenance may increase emissions, decrease fuel efficiency, degrade performance, cause
irreversible engine damage and/or void your warranty.
This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.