Ryobi 3000 PSI, RY80030A manual

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. DANGER: Y ou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSL Y HURT if you do not follow the inst[...]

2  Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2   Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ ...............................[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT  Know your tool. Read the operator’ s manual ca[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Never direct a water stream towards people or pets, or any electrical device.       close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects th[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. T o reduce the [...]

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you r etur n the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words[...]

7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine Size ................................................................................................................................................................... 211 cc Engine Output, Horsepower ..................................................................................................[...]

8 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all ope rating features and safety rules. ACCESSORIES STORAGE Safely stores accessories (not included) within easy r each. CHOKE Using the choke makes starting the engine easier . Close the choke for starting a cold engine. The choke[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly .  Carefully cut the box down the sides then remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. NOTE: This tool is heavy . T o avoid back injury , lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed.  Rem ove and di[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING THE RESTING FOOT See Figure 3.  Lift the mach ine sligh tly. Slide the resting foot into the bottom of the spray wand storage tube.  Push the resting foot into the storage tube until the base of the machine r ests in the gr ooves on top of the resting foot. ASSEMBLING THE SPRA Y WAND See Figure 4. To attach the assist[...]

11 ASSEMBL Y ADDING OIL TO THE ENGINE See Figure 7. NOTE: This machine has been shipped with appr oximately 2 oz. of oil in the engine from testing. Y ou must add oil to the engine before starting it the first time. CAUTION: Any attempt to start the engine without adding oil will result in engine failur e.  Place pressure washer on a flat, level[...]

12 ASSEMBL Y CON NECT ING THE HIGH PR ESSUR E HOSE TO THE PUMP See Figure 9. After the high pressur e hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand:  Pull back and hold the quick-connect collar on the pump.  Insert the nozzle on the end of the quick-connect high pressure hose into the collar.  Release the collar. [...]

13 OPERA TION APPLICA TIONS This product has been designed for the purposes listed below:  Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding  Clean ing cars, boats, motor cycles, outdoor furniture, and grills ST ARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 11 - 13. CAUTION: Do not run the pump without the water[...]

14 OPERA TION Fig. 14 T o stop the engine using the fuel valve:  Close the fuel valve and wait for the engine to stop. NOTE: Avoid letting fuel remain in the carburetor for long perio ds as this can clog carburet or passages with impuri- ties resulting in malfunctions. SELECTING THE RIGHT QUICK-CONNECT NOZZLE FOR THE JOB See Figure 14 - 15. ?[...]

15 OPERA TION Fig. 17 MOVING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figure 17.  Loosen the pivot knob located halfway down the spray wand storage tube.  Grasp the handle at the rear of the pressure washer. Turn the top section of the pressure washer until it is fully ex- tended as shown in figure 17. Retighten the pivot knob.  Grasp the moving handle and[...]

16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Bef or e ins pect ing, cle[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 20.  Shut off the engine.  Place a container under the pressure washer.  Remove th e oil drain plug and drain the old oil. NOTE: Drain the oil while the engine is still warm but not hot. Warm oil will drain quickly and more completely.  Replace the oil drain plug.  Replace [...]

18 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER It is important to store this product in a frost-fr ee area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, the fuel tank, and the deter gent bucket before storing. NOTE: Use of a fuel stabilizer and pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine. Discharge Fuel: Drain the f[...]

19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine fails to start 1. Engine switch is in the off position 1. Move switch to start. 2. No fuel in tank 2. Fill tank. 3. Spark plug shorted or fouled 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Spark plug is broken (cracked 4. Replace spark plug. porcelain or electr odes broken) 5. Ignition lead wire shorted, br oken, 5. R[...]

20 NOTES[...]

21 W ARRANTY EMISSION COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY PERIOD The warranty period for this engine begins on the date of sale to the initial purchaser and continues for a period of 3 years. P ARTS COVERED Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty . Some of the parts listed below may require scheduled maintenance and are [...]

22 W ARRANTY a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine is del iver ed to an ultim ate pu r cha ser or first plac ed into servi ce. The warranty period is two years. b) Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below , the warranty on emissions r elated parts is as fol- lows: (1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for r[...]

23 W ARRANTY When warranty r epair is needed, the engine must be brought to an authorized service dealer or warranty station’ s place of business during normal business hours. In all cases, a reasonable time, not to exceed 30 days, must be allowed for the warranty repair to be completed after the engine is r eceived by the authorized service deal[...]

24 LIMITED ROBIN/SUBARU ® ENGINE W ARRANTY (Effective with engines pur chased from Robin America, W ood Dale, IL, after November 15, 1993) Robin America, Inc., a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (herein “Robin”), warrants that each new engine sold by it will be free, under normal use and service, from defects in material and workmanship[...]

25 W ARRANTY LIMITED NON-ENGINE W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc. warrants to the original r etail purchaser that this R YOBI ® brand pressure washer is free fr om defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtr onic Industries North America, Inc.’ s discretion, any defective pr oduct[...]

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-862 10-05 (REV : 00) • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your near est Authorized Se[...]