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If you’re having difficulties starting your RYOBI Petrol Easy Start Cultivator, try the following:

Follow the correct starting procedure:

1. Press the prime bulb 10 times.
2. SET the choke lever to the “START” position.
3. Pull the starter cord with a quick, firm and consistent motion until the engine fires or starts to fire (max 5 pulls).
4. If the engine fires but does not continue to run, move the choke lever to the “RUN” position and continue to start the engine (max 2 pulls).
5. Allow the engine to warm up for 5-20 seconds.

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Flooded engine

• A flooded engine will cause a Cultivator to not start. A flooded engine means there is excessive fuel pumped into the engine, which has displaced the oxygen needed to start the tool.
• If you have attempted to start the engine unsuccessfully there is a chance your engine is flooded. Let your Cultivator sit for 15-20 minutes before starting it again following the correct starting procedure.

Stale fuel

• A common cause is stale fuel: fuel starts to lose its volatility after 30 days. This will affect the ignition of an engine.
• Replace your fuel with some fresh fuel and see if this helps.
• You can also buy fuel stabiliser that will keep fuel fresh for 12months. You can purchase this from your local Bunnings store.

Dirty air filter or spark plug

• Another common cause of a hard-to-start motor or a roughly running motor is a dirty air filter or spark plug.
• These parts should be inspected regularly and do require replacement throughout the life of a Cultivator.
• To find and order the correct replacement filters and spark plugs for your unit, please contact your local Bunnings Special Orders desk and quote your cultivator number to the staff.

Incorrect fuel mixture

• Incorrect fuel mixture can cause the cultivator to not start or run roughly. Make sure you are using the correct fuel mixture with your Cultivator.
• Ryobi 2-stroke products run off a 50:1 ratio, this means 50 parts unleaded fuel to 1 part 2-stroke oil.

Choke left on

• The choke being left on will cause your Cultivator to not run correctly and shut off, once your Cultivator has started, make sure the choke is in the ‘run’ position.

Disconnected spark plug lead

• The spark plug lead can sometimes be disconnected
• Make sure the spark plug lead is connected properly.