Ryobi RGN3600B, Original Instructions Manual

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 Original 

instructions

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OPERATION

 WARNING

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. 
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is 

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 WARNING

Do not use any attachments or accessories not 
recommended by the manufacturer of the product. The 
use of attachments or accessories not recommended 
can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

This generator is designed to supply electrical power for 
operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools, 
and motor loads.

BEFORE OPERATING THE PRODUCT

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Only use outdoors and far away from windows, doors, 
and vents.

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Never use inside a home or garage, even if the doors 
and windows are open.

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Always position the generator on a flat firm surface.

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Check engine lubricant level and fill, if necessary. Refer 
to the "CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT" section in 
this manual.

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Check fuel level and fill, if necessary. Refer to the 
"CHECKING/ADDING FUEL" section in this manual.

 CAUTION

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or the local agency having jurisdiction.

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In some areas, generators are required to be registered 
with local utility companies.

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If the generator is used at a construction site, there may 
be additional regulations which must be observed.

CHECKING/ADDING LUBRICANT

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and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE 
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-stroke motor 
lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API 

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NOTE:

 Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will 

damage the engine and should not be used.

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Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.

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Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not re-
thread.

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Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. 
Lubricant level should fall between the minimum and 
maximum marks on the dipstick.

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If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level 
rises between the minimum and maximum marks on the 
dipstick. 

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Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.

CHECKING/ADDING FUEL

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explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and 
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep away 
from ignition sources, handle outdoors only, do not 
smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills immediately.

When adding fuel to the generator, make sure the product 

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tank outdoors with the product turned off.

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Remove the fuel cap.

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Fill the fuel tank to 25 mm below the top of the fuel neck.

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Replace and secure the fuel cap.

NOTE:

  Always use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane 

rating of 86 or higher. Never use old, stale, or contaminated 
unleaded fuel, and do not use an oil/fuel mixture. Do not 
allow dirt or water into the fuel tank. Do not use E85 fuel.

USING FUEL STABILISER

Fuel gets old, oxidizes, and breaks down over time. Adding 
a fuel stabiliser extends the usable life of fuel and helps 
prevent deposits from forming that can clog the fuel system.
Follow fuel stabiliser manufacturer’s directions for correct 
ratio of stabiliser to fuel.

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Add stabiliser to fuel tank, then fill with unleaded fuel 
following previous instructions.

NOTE:

 Fuel stabiliser and unleaded fuel can be mixed prior 

to filling the tank by using a gasoline can or other approved 
fuel container and shaking gently to combine.

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Replace and secure the fuel tank cap.

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Start and run the engine for at least 5 minutes to allow 
stabiliser to treat the entire fuel system.