Page 2 - SERVICE INFORMATION; DO NOT RETURN UNIT TO RETAILER.; THANK YOU; TABLE OF CONTENTS; California Proposition 65 Warning:
2 I. California Emission Regulations ................................3 II. Safety Warnings ......................................................3-5A. Operational ........................................................3-4B. Safety and International Symbols ......................4-5 III. Assembly In...
Page 3 - FUELING AND PRE-OPERATION
3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS SAFETY WARNINGS FUELING AND PRE-OPERATION • Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors canexplode if ignited. Always stop the engine and allow itto cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke whilefilling the fuel tank. Keep sparks and open flamesaway from t...
Page 4 - AFTER OPERATION; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.; Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of; SIGNIFICATION
4 SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued) unit is running to avoid flying debris. • Avoid situations that could catch the collection bag onfire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacu-um warm ash from fireplaces, barbeque pits, brushpiles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or ciga-rettes unless the ci...
Page 5 - BLOWERS AND BLOWER / VACUUMS –
5 SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued) • UNLEADED FUEL. Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • PRIMER BULB. Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 5 to 7 times. • CHOKE CONTROL. FULL CHOKE position. • CHOKE CONTROL. PARTIAL CHOKE position. • CHOKE CONTROL. RUN position. • IGNITION / POWER SWITCH. ON / START /...
Page 6 - WARNING; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING Rotating impeller blades can cause severeinjury. Do not attempt to convert the unit whilethe engine is running to avoid serious personal injury. Do not put hands or any other object intothe vacuum tubes while they are installed onthe unit. 1. Remove the blower tubes. 2. Align the grooves in ...
Page 7 - Tab
7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) INSTALLING THE ADAPTER ONTO THEUPPER VACUUM TUBE - (OPTIONALFOR MODEL 310r) NOTE: Do not install while unit is running. 1. Turn the blower upside down as shown in Fig. 4. Hold the blower between your knees to install theadapter and vacuum tubes. 3. Align the adapt...
Page 8 - Installing the Vacuum Tubes to the Blower/Vac
8 INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES -(OPTIONAL FOR MODEL 310r) NOTE: Do not install tubes while unit is running. 1. Align the arrow on the lower vacuum tube with the arrow on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 12). 2. Grasping the lower vac tube firmly with both hands, push the lower vac tube into the upper vac ...
Page 9 - OIL & FUEL INFORMATION
WARNING Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFOREATTEMPTING TO START OR OPERATETHIS UNIT. Using old or improper oil orfuel, or improperly mixing the oil and fuelcan cause engine damage. This type ofdamage will void the engine wa...
Page 10 - PULL THE STARTER ROPE BRISKLY; STOPPING; STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS; STARTING; MIX OIL WITH GAS; Primer
10 5. SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE TRIGGER TO FULLTHROTTLE. Hold the trigger in this position. 6. PULL THE STARTER ROPE BRISKLY until you hear the engine sounds like it wants to run (normally 2 to 5pulls). 7. PLACE THE CHOKE LEVER IN THE "PARTIAL"POSITION. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times ...
Page 11 - OPERATING PROCEDURES
11 WARNING DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WITH THEENGINE RUNNING! To do so can result in serious personal injury caused by contact withthe rotating blades. NOTE: Do not wear rubber or any other insulatedgloves to avoid static electricity shock. 1. Move the unit slowly back and forth over the debris to be vacu...
Page 12 - void; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS; FREQUENCY; Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture.; AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
12 NOTE: CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FILTEREVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION . Your unit's air filter is one of the mostimportant areas to maintain. If it is notmaintained as follows, you will void the warranty. 1. Press the filter cover with your finger and remove the cover from the air filter base (Fig. 23...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued); CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
13 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 6. Carefully reinstall the air filter. Be sure the filter is sealed properly before placing it on the air filter base (Fig. 28). 5. Squeeze the filter to spread the oil (Fig. 27). MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 4. Apply clean oil to the filter enough to sa...
Page 14 - WALBRO CARBURETOR
3. Initial High Speed Mixture and Idle Speed MixtureNeedle Settings: Insert the screwdriver through the hole at the back of the top handle (Fig. 32). Turn boththe high speed mixture and idle speed mixture needles out (counterclockwise) until the limiter caps stop . 4. Start the engine and let it run...
Page 15 - INSPECTING/CLEANING THE MUFFLER; every 25 hours of opera-; hours of operation; Exhaust Exit Tube Removal; Muffler Mounting Bolts
NOTE: If the carburetor adjustments do not helpthe unit to run properly, contact yourauthorized service dealer. 15 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) INSPECTING/CLEANING THE MUFFLER The muffler should be removed every 25 hours of opera- tion to inspect for excessive carbon build-up. Exc...
Page 16 - Muffler Reassembly; Muffler Gasket
16 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) If carbon build-up cannot be cleaned, replace the muffler. 3. Inspect the muffler mounting holes for elongation. Replace the muffler if the holes are elongated. Muffler Reassembly 1. Install a new gasket*. Make sure the arrow stamped into the gasket...
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS; CLEANING AND STORAGE
17 ENGINE Manufacturer ..........................Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. Type ..........................................2-Cycle, Air-CooledDisplacement ............................31 cc (1.9 cu. in)Bore ..........................................1.37 in (34.79 mm)Stroke ............................
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; Engine Will Not Start
18 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION Engine Will Not Start Choke in incorrect position Refer to starting/stopping instructionson page 10 Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pushed Press primer bulb fully and slowly until enough fuel is visible in bulb Engine flooded Use starting pro...
Page 19 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
19 The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi America Corp. (RAC), is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new lawn and garden equipment engines must bedesigned, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-s...
Page 20 - 0 Operator's Manual Part Number 181146 3/95
20 Operator's Manual Part Number 181146 3/95 RYOBI AMERICA CORP. warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years accord-ing to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on thedate of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufa...
