Ryobi 310r manual

1 IMPOR T ANT FOR ST AR TING INSTR UCTIONS REFER TO P A GE 10 IMPOR T ANT MANU AL DO NO T THR O W A W A Y OPERA T OR’S MANU AL Model 310r Blo wer Model 310BVr Blo wer V ac[...]

2 I. California Emission Regulations ................................3 II. Safety W ar nings ......................................................3-5 A. Operational ........................................................3-4 B. Safety and International Symbols ......................4-5 III. Assembly Instructions ...................................[...]

3 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS SAFETY W ARNINGS FUELING AND PRE-OPERA TION • Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Keep sparks and open flames away from the ar ea. • Store the gasoline and fuel[...]

4 SAFETY W ARNINGS (Continued) unit is running to avoid flying debris. • Avoid situations that could catch the collection bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacu- um warm ash from fir eplaces, barbeque pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or ciga- rettes unless the cinders ar e completely cool. • Use the ri[...]

5 SAFETY W ARNINGS (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. P ARTIAL CHOKE position. • CHOKE CONTROL. RUN position. • IGNITION / POWER SWITCH. ON / ST ART / RUN • IGNITION / POWER SWITCH. [...]

W ARNING Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury . Do not attempt to convert the unit while the engine is running to avoid serious personal injury . Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit. 1. Remove the blower tubes. 2. Align the grooves in the vacuum bag/elbow tube assembly with the[...]

7 ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS (Continued) INST ALLING THE AD APTER ONTO THE UPPER V A CUUM TUBE - (OPTIONAL FOR MODEL 310r) NOTE: Do not install while unit is running. 1. T ur n the blower upside down as shown in Fig. 4. Hold the blower between your knees to install the adapter and vacuum tubes. 3. Align the adapter's three (3) slots with the unit[...]

8 INST ALLING THE V A CUUM 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 tube. T ur n the lower vac tube clockwise unti[...]

W ARNING Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray . NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO ST AR T OR OPERA TE THIS UNIT . Using old or improper oil or fuel, or improperly mixing the oil and fuel can cause engine damage. This type of damage will void the engine warranty . W ARNING Gasoline is extreme[...]

10 5. SQUEEZE THE THROTTLE TRIGGER TO FULL THROTTLE. Hold the trigger in this position. 6. PULL THE ST AR TER ROPE BRISKL Y until you hear the engine sounds like it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls). 7. PLACE THE CHOKE LEVER IN THE "P AR TIAL" POSITION. Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine. See Fig. 15. N OTE:[...]

11 W ARNING DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING! T o do so can result in serious personal injury caused by contact with the rotating blades. NOTE: Do not wear rubber or any other insulated gloves to avoid static electricity shock. 1. Move the unit slowly back and forth over the debris to be vacuumed (Fig. 22). W ARNING W ear goggles or saf[...]

12 NOTE: CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FIL TER EVER Y 10 HOURS OF OPERA TION . Y our unit's air filter is one of the most important areas to maintain. If it is not maintained as follows, you will void the warranty . 1. Press the filter cover with your finger and r emove the cover from the air filter base (Fig. 23). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These requir[...]

13 Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 6. Carefully r einstall the air filter . Be sure the filter is sealed properly befor e placing it on the air filter base (Fig. 28). 5. Squeeze the filter to spread the oil (Fig. 27). MAINTEN ANCE AND REP AIR INSTR UCTIONS (Continued) 4. Apply clean oil to the filter enough to saturate the filter (Fig. 26). CARBURET OR ADJ[...]

3. Initial High Speed Mixture and Idle Speed Mixtur e Needle Settings: Insert the screwdriver thr ough the hole at the back of the top handle (Fig. 32). T ur n both the high speed mixture and idle speed mixtur e needles out (counterclockwise) until the limiter caps stop . 4. Start the engine and let it run for a minute. 5. Release the throttle trig[...]

NOTE: If the carburetor adjustments do not help the unit to run properly , contact your authorized service dealer . 15 MAINTEN ANCE AND REP AIR INSTR UCTIONS (Continued) INSPECTING/CLEANING THE MUFFLER The muffler should be r emoved every 25 hours of opera- tion to inspect for excessive carbon build-up. Excessive deposits around the exhaust ports o[...]

16 MAINTEN ANCE AND REP AIR INSTR UCTIONS (Continued) If carbon build-up cannot be cleaned, replace the muf fler . 3. Inspect the muffler mounting holes for elongation. Replace the muffler if the holes ar e elongated. Muffler Reassembly 1. Install a new gasket*. Make sure the arr ow stamped into the gasket is to your right. T uck the tab (with the [...]

17 ENGINE Manufacturer ..........................Ryobi Outdoor Pr oducts, Inc. T ype ..........................................2-Cycle, Air -Cooled Displacement ............................31 cc (1.9 cu. in) Bore ..........................................1.37 in (34.79 mm) Stroke ......................................1.25 in (31.75 mm) Operating RP[...]

18 TR OUBLESHOO TING PR OBLEM CA USE A CTION Engine Will Not Start Choke in incorrect position Refer to starting/stopping instructions on 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 procedur e WITHOUT USING CHOKE Engine Will[...]

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 be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. RAC must warrant the emission[...]

20 Operator's Manual Part Number 181146 3/95 R YOBI AMERICA COR P . warrants each new R YOBI P r oduct for two (2) years acco r d- ing to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Pr oduct manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and fo[...]