Ryobi RLM46160P - Installation; Operation

User Manual
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WARNING
The product safety systems or features shall not be
tampered with or disabled.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the product
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
WARNING
Never operate the mower without the proper safety
devices in place and working. Never operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
INSTALLATION
See figure 5, See figure 2 - 3.
■ Raise the cutting blade height to the highest position.
■ Place the handles in the correct operating position.
Feed the bolts through the holes in the upper and lower
handles, then tighten the handle knobs to secure the
handles in place.
■ Install the grass catcher.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See figure 3.
■ Lift the rear discharge door.
■ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear door, so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame
are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
■ Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots
on the handle brackets.
■ Ensure the rear door is fully engaged on the grass
catcher. Make sure that there is no gap between the
rear door and the grass catcher.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly ammable.
■ Use fresh fuel.
■ Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke. Stay
away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank
or when handling fuel.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
■ Immediately clean up spilled petrol.
FILLING THE TANK
See figure 4.
WARNING
Always shut off engine and allow it to cool down for 5
minutes before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add petrol to the product with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not overll. Fill the fuel tank to 25 mm below the top
of the fuel neck. After fueling, never tilt the mower more
than 25 degrees for this could result in fuel leakage and
risk of re.
NOTE: Always use petrol that is unleaded (91 or higher).
■ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.
■ Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
■ Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 4.
Engine oil has a major inuence on engine performance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classication SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.