Ryobi RY13050 User Manual

9 — English

See Figures 6 - 9.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:


  Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper  

gasoline.

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Place the engine switch in the 

ON ( | ) position.

 

NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the 
starting process.



Slowly push the primer bulb ten times.

 

Set the start lever to the 

START position.

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Stand behind the edger and place your left hand on the 
handlebar.  Using your right hand, pull the starter grip and 
rope until the engine runs.

 

NOTE:  Return the starter grip and rope gently to the 
eyelet. Do not allow the cord to snap back.

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Set the Start lever back to the 

RUN position.

If the engine dies, leave the start lever in the 

RUN 

position and pull the starter grip and rope until the engine 
starts. 

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Engage the throttle lever to operate.

To start a warm engine:


  Move the start lever to the 

START position and then im-

mediately back to the 

RUN position.

This will set the carburetor to a fast idle setting 

for easier starting.



  Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine starts.

To stop the engine:


Release the throttle lever.



Move the engine switch to the

 OFF ( O ) position. 

See Figure 10.
To adjust the blade depth:
 Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire. 
 Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel arm up 

to increase the depth or down to decrease the depth.

 After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob 

securely.

 Replace the spark plug wire and start the unit. 
NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in. deep 
initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If 
the cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be done 
progressively until the desired depth is reached. 

See Figure 11 - 12.
To adjust the curb hopper wheel:
 Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire.
 Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel down to 

depth of curb.

 After adjustment is complete, make sure the bolt is aligned 

with one of the adjusting holes and tighten the adjusting 
knob securely.

 Replace the spark plug wire and start the unit. 



Turn engine switch 

OFF ( O ).

 Make sure engine and exhaust are cool.


Adjust curb hopper wheel up, if needed, to a level posi-
tion. 



Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.