Ryobi Outdoor RY80030 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 n Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n 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 n KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read the operator's manual ca[...]

4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n N E V E R D I R E C T A W A T E R S T R E A M T O W A R D S PEOPLE OR PETS, OR ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICE. n BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING OPERATION, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard. n NEVER PICK UP OR CARRY A MACHINE WHILE THE [...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Pr oper interpreta- 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 return the product to your near est 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. DETERGENT BUCKET The removable detergent bucket holds up to two gallons of deter gent. Position the injection [...]

9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly . n 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. n Remo ve and disc a[...]

10 ASSEMBL Y A TT ACHING THE RESTING FOOT See Figure 3. T o attach the resting foot to the pr essure washer: n Lift the mach ine sligh tly. Slide the resting foot into the bottom of the spray wand storage tube. n 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 T[...]

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 enginge 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. n Place pressure washer on a flat, level [...]

12 ASSEMBL Y CON NECT ING THE HIGH PRES SUR E HOS E TO THE PUMP See Figure 9. ������After the high pressure hose has been uncoiled and attached to the spray wand: n Pull back and hold the spring loaded collar on the pump. n Insert the nozzle on the end of the high pressure hose into the collar. n Release the collar. n Pull on the hose t[...]

13 OPERA TION APPLICA TIONS This product has been designed for the purposes listed below: n �Removing dirt and mold from decks, cement patios, and house siding n �Cleaning cars, boats, motorcycles, and grills ST ARTING/STOPPING THE PRESSURE WASHER See Figures 11 - 13. CAUTION: Do not run the pump without the water supply connecte d and turned o[...]

14 OPERA TION Fig. 14 T o stop the engine using the fuel valve: n 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. n Loosen the pivot knob located halfway down the spray wand storage pipe. n 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. n Grasp the moving handle and lift [...]

16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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 in[...]

17 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL See Figure 20. n Shut off the engine. n �Place a container under the pressure washer. n Remove the oil 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. n Replace the oil plug. n Replace the oil with new, clean oil. This engi[...]

18 MAINTENANCE STORING THE PRESSURE WASHER It is important to store this pr oduct 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 [...]

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 br oken (cracked 4. Replace spark plug. por celain or electrodes broken) 5. Ignition lead wir e shorted, broken, 5. [...]

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 2 years. P ARTS COVERED Listed below are the parts covered by the Emission Components Defect Warranty . Some of the parts listed below may requir e scheduled maintenance and are[...]

22 W ARRANTY A. COMMENCEMENT DA TE The warranty period begins on the date the engine is delivered to a first retail pur chaser . B. LENGTH OF COVERAGE FUJI warrants to a first retail purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted emission- related part [...]

23 I. MAINTENANCE ST A TEMENTS It is your responsibility to have all scheduled inspection and maintenance services performed at the times recommended in the 2002 and later Owner’ s Manual and to retain proof that inspection and maintenance services are performed at the times when recom- mended. FUJI will not deny a warranty claim solely because y[...]

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 Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to r epair or replace, at Ryobi T echnologies, Inc.’ s discretion, any defective product fr ee of charge within these time [...]

R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobipressur ewashers.com 983000-617 2-05 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simp ly contac t your near est Ry obi Autho rized Ser vice C[...]