Troubleshooting - Ryobi C430 Manuel D'utilisation

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PRObLEM
Engine will not start
Engine does not reach full speed and
emits excessive smoke
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but
will not idle
Engine emits too much smoke
Engine rope cannot be pulled
Line will not advance

TROUbLESHOOTINg

POSSIbLE cAUSE
No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Air filter screen is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Spark plug fouled.
Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.
Too much oil in crankcase.
Oil has entered the combustion
chamber.
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
Engine speed is too slow.
13 — English
SOLUTION
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark
plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replace-
ment earlier in this manual.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a service
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to next item.
Set the start lever to the START position.
Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope
repeatedly until the engine starts and
runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the
flooding, this may require numerous pulls
of the rope.
Clean air filter screen. Refer to cleaning
Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark
plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replace-
ment earlier in this manual.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to in-
crease idle speed. See Figure 28.
Drain lubricant and refill with correct
amount of 10W-30 engine lubricant. See
Adding/checking Engine Lubricant in
the Operation section of this manual.
This is usually caused by storing the unit
for an extended time with the engine in
an upside-down position. Remove and
clean the spark plug. Drain the oil out
of the spark plug hole, then reinstall the
spark plug.
Replace line. Refer to the applicable line
replacement section in this manual.
Install more line. Refer to the applicable
line replacement section in this manual.
Pull lines while alternately pressing down
on and releasing spool retainer.
Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer
to the applicable line replacement section
in this manual.
Advance line at full throttle.