Ryobi RYi4022X Operation Manual - Page 19

OPERATION ETHANOL-BLENDED 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. ADDING FUEL 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. When adding gas to the generator, make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the generator cool for five minutes before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel tank outdoors with the machine turned off.  Move the easy start lever to the OFF position. n Remove the fuel cap slowly. n Fill the fuel tank to 1 in. below the top of the fuel neck. n Replace and secure the fuel cap. 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. NOTE: Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated gasoline, and do not use an oil/gas mixture. Do not allow dirt or water into the fuel tank. Do not use E85 fuel. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures 9 - 10. NOTICE: On a level surface with the engine off, check the lubricant level before each use of the generator. NOTE: If location of generator is not level, the unit may not start or may shut down during operation.  Unplug all loads from the generator.  Move the easy start lever to the START position. NOTE: If engine is warm or the temperature is above 50˚F, move the easy start lever to the RUN position.  Pull the recoil starting grip until the engine runs. NOTE: Do not allow the grip to snap back after starting; return it gently to its original place.  Allow the engine to run for 15-30 seconds, then move the easy start lever to the RUN position. STOPPING THE ENGINE See Figure 9. To stop the engine under normal operating conditions:  Remove any load from the generator.  Move the easy start lever to the OFF position. To stop the unit quickly in an emergency:  Move the easy start lever to the OFF position. WARNING: While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of this product, including overhead. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/ or ignite combustible objects. MOVING THE GENERATOR See Figure 11.  Turn off the generator.  Raise the handle to the up position.  Disconnect any equipment that is plugged into the ­generator.  Verify the easy start lever is in the OFF position.  Allow 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storing the machine. Make sure engine and exhaust of unit are cool.  With your foot on the rear of the frame, tilt the machine toward you until it balances on the wheels, then roll the machine to the desired location. 15 - English