Ryobi RY48113 - ADJUSTING CUTTING DECK WHEELS; REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK; REPLACING CUTTING BLADES

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MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTING CUTTING DECK WHEELS
See Figure 15.
The cutting deck wheels should be positioned approximately
1/2 in. off the ground when the mower is at the desired
cutting height. This will minimize the chance of scalping
the lawn in most situations. When shipped, the wheels are
positioned in Position A.
To adjust the cutting deck wheels:
Park the mower on a level surface and set the parking
brake.
Stop the motor and remove the start key. Allow blades
to come to a complete stop.
Raise the cutting deck to the desired height setting.
Remove nut and bolt holding cutting deck wheel in place.
Move wheel to desired position. Available hole positions
are 1.5 in. (A), 1.75 in. (B), 2 in. (C) and 2.25 in. (D).
Replace bolt and nut; tighten securely. Torque nut to
4-6 ft. lbs.
Repeat with remaining cutting deck wheel, making sure
both wheels are installed in the same position.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figure 16.
If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower
to make accessing the blades easier when changing.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) posi-
tion and blade engage knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Disconnect the cables that connect the cutting deck to
the mower.
Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.
Remove the 4 hitch pins and washers that secure the
cutting deck in place.
Slide the deck out from under the mower.
Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the
mower.
REPLACING CUTTING BLADES
See Figures 17 - 19.
CAUTION:
Only use replacement blades and blade bolts authorized
by the manufacturer of your riding mower. Use of blades
and blade bolts not authorized is hazardous and may
damage your riding mower.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position
and blade engage knob is down.
Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
BLOCK OF WOOD
BLADE
WRENCH
CABLE
CUTTING
DECK
HITCH PIN
WASHER
 Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position
to allow access to blades.
NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift
or using a jack and jack stands, or remove the cutting
deck as described in the previous section to gain access
to the blades.