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English (Original Instructions)
WARNING
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other material when performing blade maintenance.
Contact with the blade could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
Do not lubricate any of the wheel components.
Lubrication may cause the wheel components to fail
during use, which could result in serious personal injury
to the operator and/or mower or property damage.
REPLACING thE CuttING BLADE
See figure 10-11.
NOtE:
Only use authorised replacement blades. Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
1. Stop the motor and remove the isolator key. Allow
blade to come to a complete stop.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Turn the mower on its side.
4. Wedge
an obstruction
between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.
5. Loosen the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise
(as viewed from bottom of mower) using a 15 mm
wrench or socket (not provided).
6. Remove the blade nut, spacer, blade insulator, and
blade.
7. Make certain the blade holder is pushed completely
against the motor shaft.
8. Place the new blade on the shaft. Ensure blade
is properly seated with shaft going through center
blade hole and the two blade posts inserted into their
respective holes on the blade. Make sure it is installed
with the curved ends pointing up toward the mower
deck and not down toward the ground. When seated
properly, the blade should be flat against the blade
holder.
9. Replace the blade insulator and spacer, then thread
the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
10. Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque
wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly
tightened. The recommended torque for the blade nut
is 62.5~71.5 kgfcm (350-400 in.-lb.).
REPLACING fRONt WhEELS
See figure 12.
MAINtENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the
mower battery and isolator key are removed to avoid
accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
When servicing, use only authorised replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
Keep the motor and battery compartments free from
grass, leaves or excessive grease. This will help reduce
the risk of fire.
GENERAL MAINtENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc.
Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please call Ryobi customer service for
assistance. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness to
ensure safe operation of the mower.
Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally. Do
not use water.
LuBRICAtION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further bearing lubrication is required.
