Ryobi ZTR480ex - TOWING SAFETY WARNINGS; MAINTENANCE

Ŷ Use extra care when loading or unloading
the product onto a trailer or truck. Step
on the brake pedal as needed to control
the speed. The product will freely roll if it
is moved on an inclined surface without
stepping on the brake pedal or engaging the
parking brake. When loading or unloading
the product, do not exceed the maximum
recommended operation angle of 15°.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting
the product for maintenance, cleaning,
storage, or transportation. The blade is
sharp. Keep all body parts away from the
blade while it is exposed.
TRANSPORTING LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further
advice.
TOWING SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing the
product. The blade is sharp. Keep all
body parts away from the blade while it is
exposed.
Ŷ Use common sense when towing. Too
heavy of a load while on a slope is
dangerous. Tyres can lose traction with the
ground and cause you to lose control of the
product.
Ŷ Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights.
Ŷ Total towed weight must not exceed
the maximum towing load of 226.8 kg
(500 lbs.).
Ŷ Attach tow equipment only at the hitch
plate.
Ŷ Never allow children or others on the towed
equipment.
Ŷ Stopping distance increases with speed
and weight of load being towed. Travel
slowly, and allow extra time and distance
to stop.
Ŷ Do not turn sharply when towing. Use
additional caution when turning or operating
under adverse surface conditions. Use
care when reversing.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
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performance, and may void your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only
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product serviced by an authorised service
centre only. When servicing, use only
original replacement parts.
Ŷ Maintain the product with care and in good
working condition. Keep blades sharp and
guards in place and in working order. To
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damage to the product, and to maintain
best performance, replace damaged, bent,
cracked, or unevenly worn out blades. An
unbalanced blade causes vibration that
could damage the motor drive unit or could
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while the motor is running and the blades
are moving.
Ŷ Remove the start key from the product
before storing, servicing, or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
product accidentally.
Ŷ Turn off the product, engage the parking
brake, and remove the start key. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
Ɣ before leaving the product unattended
(including disposal of grass clippings).
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