Ryobi RLM4614SE, Original Instructions Manual

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English
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FILLING THE TANK
See figure 4.
WARNING
Always shut off engine and allow it to cool for 5 minutes
before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add petrol to a machine 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 overfill. 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 fire, etc.
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.
3. Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
5. 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 first use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 5.
Engine oil has a major influence 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
classification SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
1. Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
2. Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
3. Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
5. Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.
STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 4.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
NOTE : Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down. If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn
the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
Starting the engine
1. Press the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE:
This step is not usually necessary when starting
an engine that has already run for a few minutes.
2. Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Release the
starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.
NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in
cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may
cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood
the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to
start and do not repeat priming steps.
Stopping the engine
Release the power lever and allow the engine to come
to a complete stop.
PROPELLING THE PRODUCT
See figure 5.
■ To self-propel: Hold down the power lever while pulling
the self propel ball towards the handle. Release the self
propel ball to stop the wheel drive.
■ To manually propel: Hold down the power lever. Do not
engage the self propel ball.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See figure 6.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 38 mm to 50
mm during cool months and between 50 mm and 76 mm
during hot months.
To set the blade height:
■ To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
■ To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.