Ryobi RLM46173, Original Instructions Manual

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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 over fi 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
fi re, etc.
1. Clean surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Slowly loosen the fuel cap 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. Replace and secure all
fuel and container caps.
5. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from the
refuelling site before starting the engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after fi rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 5.
Engine oil has a major in fl 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
fi cation 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 the mower is level and the area around the oil
cap/dipstick is clean.
2. Remove the cap and the seal from the oil bottle.
3. Open the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90°
counterclockwise. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.
4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on the dipstick. Do
not over fi ll.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil fi ll hole but do not screw in.
5. Reinstall and secure the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90°
clockwise.
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
the oil
fi ll hole but do not screw in.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check the oil
level. Add oil as needed.
STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 5.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
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. Slowly
release the starter cord so that the rope does not snap
back.
NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat the priming steps
in cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may
cause flooding and the 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 6.
■ To self-propel: Hold down the power lever while slowly
pulling the self-propel bail towards the handle. Release
the self-propel bail to stop the wheel drive.
■ To manually propel: Hold down the power lever. Do not
engage the self-propel bail.
NOTE: The product will start to run when the self-
propel bail is engaged.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See figure 7.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the
fi rst 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:
■ Stop the product and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop.
■ 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.