Ryobi RM-65SD, Owner'S Operating Manual

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ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the handle height
The handle bracket has two assembly positions. A HIGH
and a LOW position (Fig 1). The HIGH position will raise the
handle approximately four inches.
• Remove the wingnuts and bolts from the right and left
handle brackets (Fig 2).
• To raise the handle, mount the lower handle in the HIGH
position (Fig 3).
• To lower the handle, mount the lower handle in the LOW
position (Fig 4).
Mulcher plate removal and installation
WARNING:
Before you remove or install the mulcher kit,
disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
A side discharge mower can be converted to a mulching
mower by installing the mulcher plate as follows:
• Raise the chute deflector(8) (Fig 5).
• Align the mulcher plate with the side discharge opening.
Make sure that the two alignment bumps are inside of the
opening.
• Slide the tab on the top of the mulcher plate into the inside
of the mower housing (Fig 5).
• Slide the tabs on the bottom of the mulcher plate into the
inside of the mower housing (Fig 6).
OPERATION
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
the cutting deck. Operation of lawnmower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result severe
eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
Engine oil (Fig. 7)
• Make sure the engine is STOPPED.
• Remove the oil filter/oil dip stick(7), and dip it into engine
(do not screw in).
• Remove oil filter/oil dip stick and check engine oil level.
• If the level is lower than minimum, add the recommended
oil to the upper mark on the oil dip stick.
Recommended oil: SAE30 4 Stroke Oil
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE non-detergent oil or 2 stroke engine
oil, as it will shorten the engine’s life and will not covered by
warranty.
Air filter
• Check the air filter housing for dirt or obstruction of the
filter.
WARNING: Never run the engine without the air filter.
Fuel
• Make sure the engine is STOPPED.
• Remove fuel cap and fill up regular unleaded petrol.
• Never use oil/petrol mixture or dirty fuel. Avoid getting dirt,
dust or water in the tank.
CAUTION:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Starting engine
• Make sure the spark plug wire is connected to the spark
plug.
• Starting cold: move the throttle lever(2) to the position.
(Fig 8)
• Starting hot: Use the position if the engine is warm.
(Fig 9)
• Stand behind the mower (Fig 10). Use one hand to hold the
engine stop lever in the operating position as shown. Use
the other hand to hold the recoil–start grip.
• Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
briskly.(Fig 11). When the engine warms up, move the
throttle to the position.
Stopping engine
• To stop the engine, release the engine stop lever.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent the
engine from starting.
• If the engine will not stop, hold a screwdriver against the
spark plug and against the engine cooling fins. The spark
will go to ground and the engine will stop.
Cutting height adjustment (Fig.12)
• To adjust the cutting height, pull the lever away from
mower and then move it forward or backward to select
desired cutting height.
• Height of the each 4 wheels are individually adjustable, but
make sure each adjuster arm is in the same position so
that the mower will cut level.
NOTE: For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment lever to higher position to avoid scalping.
MULCHING TIPS
Mulching finely cuts the grass so that the grass can be easily
recycled. Because the nutrients are returned to the soil, the
lawn will need less fertilizer. To correctly mulch the lawn,
follow the tips below.
• The grass must be dry. If the grass is wet, it will be difficult
to cut and cause heavy clumps of grass.
• The grass must not be too tall. The maximum height to
effectively cut is 4 1/2 inches. Set the height adjusters so
that only the top third of the grass is cut.
• If the grass is more than 4 1/2 inches high, two mowings
will be necessary. For the first mowing, set the height
adjusters in the highest position. Then, lower the height
adjusters for the second mowing.
• Keep a sharp edge on the blade. A blade that is not sharp
will cause the ends of the grass to become brown.
• Clean the underside of the mower housing. Grass and
other debris can keep the mower from working correctly.
If the quality of cut is marginal, try the following:
• Set the height adjusters at a higher cutting height.
• Cut the grass more frequently.
• Operate the mower at a slower ground speed.
• Overlap the cutting swaths instead of cutting a full swath
with each pass.
• Mow across the marginal areas a second time.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the engine
spark plug wire before performing any repairs or maintenance.
NOTE:
When tipping the mower, empty the fuel tank and keep
the engine spark plug side up. Never tip the mower more than
90 degree and do not leave the mower tipped for any length
of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing
a starting problem.
Replace engine oil
• Place a suitable container next to the engine to catch the
used oil.
• Remove the oil filler cap/dip stick and drain the oil into the
container by tipping the mower toward the oil filler neck,
making sure the air filter & spark plug are up high.
• With the engine in a level position, fill to the upper limit
mark on the dip stick with the recommended oil. (600mL of
SAE30 4 Stroke Oil)
• Reinstall the oil filter cap/oil dip stick securely.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that
is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take