ryan 544954C User Manual

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OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY)
- Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions.
- Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
- Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
- Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
- Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and
debris. Pay particular attention to the cooling
ns, governor parts and mufer. Clean air intake
screen. Check air cleaner; service is necessary.
- Inspect area. Remove stones or other hard
objects that might cause damage.
- Check that there are no underground utilities in
work area.
- Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in manual.
- Perform a functional check of the safety interlock
system each time you operate the unit. If it
doesn't work, repair before using the machine.
Gasoline is extremely
ammable and highly
explosive under certain
conditions. BE SURE
to install fuel cap after
refueling.
Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded
regular gasoline to the level recommended by
the engine manufacturer.
TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:
- Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
- Do it outdoors.
- Do not smoke.
- Stop the engine; allow to cool.
- Do not overll.
- Clean up spilled fuel.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions,
and what each operates.
2.. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary,
following the engine manufacturer's
recommendations. Refer to engine manual
supplied with machine.
3. Open the fuel valve.
4. Fill the fuel tank with the amount and type of fuel
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
5. CHOKE: For cold starts, set the throttle lever to
the half-open position and move the choke to the
ON position. For warm starts set the throttle to
the half-open position and the choke to the OFF
position.
OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM
To start the engine:
- The red master clutch must be disengaged.
To operate the machine:
- The operator must hold down the operator
presence lever or engaging the master clutch will
kill the engine.

ryan 544954C Specifications

General

Brand	ryan
Model	544954C
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English