Ryobi PLT3043A- Manual

5 SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanationswith them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate anydanger. The instructions or warnings they give are not ...

6 FEATURES Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER MUFFLER GUARD STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL AND REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR IGNITION SWITCH UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the product to make...

7 ASSEMBLY MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove muffler guard and two screws from the owner's kit. 2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3. Install two screws. 4. Tighten screws...

8 FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. 3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage. 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. 5...

9 OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAPADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grasswhile running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head...

10 TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I” (RUN) position. NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch, make sure switch is in the “I” (RUN) position beforestarting the unit. 2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times . 3. Set choke lever to choke position ...

11 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,accessories and attachments. Failure to do so cancause possible injury, poor performance and mayvoid your warranty.

12 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turncounterclockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old stringremaining on...

13 The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a checkvalve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap isloosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.Replace fuel cap if required. SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y...

14 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POS POS POS POS POS SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CAUSE USE USE USE USE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Check spark. Remove spark...

16 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE & HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR STRING TRIMMERS /BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98/37/EC. The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions. The A-weighted sound pressure level...