Ryobi RY80030A User manual

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Your pressure washer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow the instructions in this operator’s
manual.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GASOLINE PRESSURE WASHER
3000 PSI
RY80030A

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Rules.........................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Features......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Assembly..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-12
Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 12-15
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................................................. 16-18
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................19
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 21-25
Parts Ordering / Service ..................................................................................................................................................26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE ENGINE WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT can be obtained by contacting:
Robin America, Inc. (a division of Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
Wood Dale, Illinois
1-630-350-8200
www.robinsubaru.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result 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 carefully.
Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Keep guards in place and in working order. Never
operate the tool with any guard or cover removed.
Make sure all guards are operating properly before
each use.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from tool before turning it on.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors
away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be
kept a safe distance from work area.
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particularly small children, and pets.
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where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and extremely
dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness or death.
Use right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a
job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose
not intended.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you
into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses.
Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
Use only recommended accessories. the use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Never leave tool running unattended. turn power off.
Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
 to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Keep the exhaust pipe free of foreign objects.
   
safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of
machine.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls. Know how to
stop the product and bleed pressure quickly.
Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean tool.
Stay alert and exercise control. Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool
when you are tired. Do not rush.
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of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and
off. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service center.
 shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t use in damp or
wet locations or expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit.
Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
Do not operate while smoking or near an open
flame.
Do not operate around dry brush, twigs, cloth rags,
or other flammable materials.
WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct
discharge stream at persons.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Never direct a water stream towards people or pets,
or any electrical device.
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and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris,
toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create
a hazard.
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running.
Never start the machine if ice has formed in any part
of the equipment.
Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions
in this product. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the
machine.
Always operate the machine on a level surface. If the
engine is at an incline, it could seize due to improper
lubrication (even at the maximum oil level).
WARNING: High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine
itself.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except where specifically
recommended by the manufacturer).
Protective covers must always cover rotating parts
when the engine is running.
Keep cooling air intake (recoil starter area) and muffler
side of the engine at least 3 feet away from buildings,
obstructions, and other burnable objects.
Keep the engine away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
Keep away from hot parts. The muffler and other engine
parts become very hot; use caution.
Do not touch the spark plug and ignition cable when
starting and operating the engine.
Check fuel hoses and joints for looseness and fuel
leakage before each use.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each
use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious engine
problems.
Always refuel outdoors. Never refuel indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area.
Never store the machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where ignition sources are present,
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers,
and the like.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel
with care. It is highly flammable.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving
before transporting in a vehicle.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Use cold water only.
Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained
from combustible materials.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-
tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Safety Alert
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.
Precautions that involve your safety.
Wet Conditions Alert
Gasoline and Oil
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an
octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2)] or higher. This product is powered
by a 4-cycle engine.
Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any
hot surface.
Risk of Explosion
Risk of Fire
Kickback
Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire
can cause severe burns or death.
Toxic Fumes
Gas products emit carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fuel and its vapors are explosive and can cause severe burns
or death.
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray wand
securely with both hands when the machine is on.