Ryobi Outdoor 510r manual

510r 4-Cycle Gar den Cultivator OPERA TOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y[...]

THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power[...]

3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS W ARNING NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-c[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 DANGER : Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, and personal injury . WARNING : Failur e to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precau[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 • Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. • Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose intended. • Do not force unit. It will do the job better and wit[...]

SYMBOL MEANING • KEEP BYST ANDERS AW A Y WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially childr en and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating ar ea. • PRIMER Push primer bulb, fully and slowly , 5 to 7 times. • UNLEADED FUEL Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • THROW[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT Tine Guard Tines Gearbox Primer Bulb Choke Control Muffler Cover Spark Plug Muffler Fuel Cap On/Off Stop Control STOP/OFF (O) START/ON (I) Throttle Control Throttle Cable and Switch Wires Handlebar Knobs Starter Rope Grip Handlebar Wheel Bracket Assembly Handgrip Handgrip APPLICA TION Use this unit for cul[...]

INST ALLING THE WHEEL BRACKET ASSEMBL Y WARNING: T o avoid injury fr om the tines, wear heavy gloves and a long sleeve shirt when installing the wheel bracket assembly . WARNING: T o pr event serious personal injury the wheel bracket assembly shall be installed when operating the unit. NOTE: The wheel bracket assembly is located in the cardboard in[...]

OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 9 RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE Using the proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase is extremely important. Check the oil before each use and change the oil regularly. Failure to use the correct oil, or using dirty oil, can cause premature engine wear and failure. Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil of API (American Petroleum[...]

OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 10 ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Using Fuel Additives The use of fuel additives, such as STA-BIL ® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. Add 0.8 oz. [...]

6. Stand between the handlebars and support the unit by placing your left foot on the wheel bracket assembly and gripping the handlebar grip with your right hand (Fig. 12). NOTE: Tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the ground when starting. 7. While squeezing the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position and the chok[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 12 T ransporting the Unit WARNING: T o pr event serious personal injury , always stop the engine when operation is delayed or when transporting the unit from one location to another . 1. Stop the engine. 2. Slide the wheel bracket assembly all the way down. 3. Tilt the unit back until the tines clear the ground. 4. Push or p[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 13 Clevis Pin Clip Felt Cushion Clevis Pin NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the [...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION: T o prevent extensive engine wear and damage to the unit, always maintain the proper oil level in the crankcase. Never operate the unit with the oil level below the bottom of the dipstick. The importance of checking and maintaining the proper oil level in the crankcase cannot b[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 Fig. 21 Fill Level AIR FIL TER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. It is an important item to maintain. Not mai[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 Remove Screws Fig. 27 Engine Cover 2. Remove the two (2) screws on top of the engine cover with a phillips screwdriver (Fig. 28). 3. Remove the screw on back of the engine cover (Fig. 29). Fig. 28 Muffler Cover Engine Cover Muffler ROCKER ARM CLEARANCE This requires disassembly of the engine. If you feel unsu[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 4. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 5. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 in. socket counterclockwise. 6. Remove the engine cover. NOTE: Pull the starter rope out a little, to give some slack, to ease the removal of the engine cover. 7. Clean di[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 18 ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT P ARTS 4-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181786 Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182378 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180852 Spark Arrestor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Fig. 35 Fig. 36 CLEANING AND STORAGE 19 CLEANING THE UNIT WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or perform any maintenance on it. • Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit and to keep the air vents free of obstructions. • Do not use strong detergents or petrole[...]

CAUSE ACTION Ignition switch is OFF Turn switch to ON Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg. 10 Old Gasoline Drain fuel tank / Add fresh Gasoline Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plu[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 21 Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air -Cooled, 4-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 cu. in. (26.2 cc) Id[...]

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23 The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi Outdoor Products (ROP), are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2000 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. ROP must warrant the emission control[...]

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