Ryobi RM300E Manual Download Page 38

Page: 38 / 44

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Inspect before

each use

Every

hours

Every

50 hours

or yearly

Before

storage

Once a month

during storage

Check the brake operation.

Check the tyre pressure.

Check side discharge chute and

operator presence safety interlock

systems.

Check for loose fasteners.

Remove all foreign materials from the

product.

Check / Replace mulching blades.

Clean battery terminals.

Check and charge the battery.

NOTE:

Maintenance should be performed more frequently when the product is used in dusty areas.

When the product has exceeded the maximum figures specified in the table, maintenance should still be cycled according to the intervals of

time or hours stated herein.

If you are unsure how to perform any of the maintenance items listed above, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.

CHARGER LED INDICATOR

Charger

status

Connected to

LED

Status

Power supply

Mower

Charger

Mower

Standby

Yes

Off

Ready to charge battery pack

Charging

Yes

Slow

flashing

—

Charger error

Yes

Off

Fast flashing

Battery temperature, battery capacity, or charger may be

faulty.

If the LED status shows error, wait for about 15 minutes to allow the battery and charger to cool down.

If the LED status repeats a second time, reset the charger or reinsert the battery.

If a different charger charges normally, the charger may be defective.

If a different battery charges normally, battery capacity may be faulty.

Fully charged

Yes

Fast charging is complete; charger maintains charge mode.

Interlock

Yes

Off

Fast flashing

The plug is still connected to the mower. The mower cannot

be started.

Defective

Yes

Fast flashing

The battery pack could be defective.

If the LED status shows defective, reset the charger or reinsert the battery.

If the LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery.

If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the defective pack (see maintenance section).

Summary of Contents for RM300E

Page 1: ...RM300E ...

Page 2: ... use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use person...

Page 3: ... product Keep the instructions safe for later use Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with and who understand the instructions to use the product Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product Always use safety protective devices Do not use the product without the side discharge chute in place and working properly The mulch cover should be correctly installed and worki...

Page 4: ... slopes Avoid holes ruts bumps rocks property stakes or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the product Tall grass can hide obstacles Use a slow speed so you will not have to stop suddenly or accidentally accelerate while on a slope Do not mow on wet grass when on a slope Tyres can lose traction with the ground and can cause you to lose control of the product Always use the brakes w...

Page 5: ... 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 Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights Total towed weight must not exceed the maximum towing load of 136 kg 300 lbs Attach tow equipment only at the hitch plate Never allow children or others on the towed equipment Stopping dista...

Page 6: ...a Tyre air pressure should only be measured or adjusted when tyres are cold TYRE REPAIR If a leak or flat tyre occurs due to a puncture the tyre may be repaired using a plug type patch If the damage is from a cut or if the puncture cannot be repaired using a plug replace the tyre BRAKE ADJUSTMENT See page 22 If the mower travels farther before stopping when stepping on the brake pedal the brakes n...

Page 7: ...ving storage When hanging by the keyhole slots use at least one additional screw in the hole in the mounting flange to secure in place Always mount the charger in such a way that the charger s LED status light is visible while charging 21 Operator s Manual The operator s manual provides important safety warnings and instructions on how to properly and safely operate and maintain the product SYMBOL...

Page 8: ... adequate ventilation during operation Keep the product out of the reach of children or untrained individuals Wear eye protection The battery pack contains acid If acid comes in contact with skin or clothing flush immediately with water for 10 minutes If liquid gets into your eyes flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention Non spillable Battery must b...

Page 9: ...t that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury ASSEMBLY See page 13 15 The product should be assembled while positioned on the bottom frame When assembly is complete set the cutting deck to its maximum height then position a ramp next to the frame bottom and slowly and carefully drive the product off the frame Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening speci...

Page 10: ...10 Know your product ...

Page 11: ...11 Know your product 12 mm 13 mm 6 mm x3 ...

Page 12: ...ing port Hitch plate Cup holder Deck height adjustment lever Seat adjustment lever Parking brake Side discharge chute Reverse pedal Brake pedal Accelerator pedal Headlights Start key Mulch cover Charger Operator s Manual Blade engage knob Headlight button Power switch Reverse mode button Battery level indicator hour meter ...

Page 13: ...nect the battery cables Route the safety interlock cable through the hole on the cable cover Install the cable cover until it clicks in place Remove the bolt and nut secured on the seat mounting brackets Install the seat aligning the mounting holes to the mounting bracket on the mower Secure the seat using the bolt and nut on each side Connect the safety interlock system cable to the seat cable Pu...

Page 14: ...the mower for 24 hours 1 2 3 15 When the batteries are full disconnect the charger cable and close the charging port cover 16 1 4 bar Check that the air pressure in all four tyres is 1 4 bar 140 kPa 20 Test the safety interlock system Pull up the blade engage knob to activate the blades Stand up and check that the blades stop Sit back down and press the blade engage knob to stop the blades 21 Driv...

Page 15: ...ON position 12 Lift the side discharge chute 1 2 3 NOTE For mulching configuration install the mulch cover Hook the mulch cover to the tab on the cutting deck Hook the right latch to the hole on the deck Hook the left latch to the stud on the deck 13 Lower the side discharge chute NOTE Make sure that the side discharge chute is properly closed 1 2 Step on the brake pedal and the parking brake to s...

Page 16: ... Charging the product Replacing the blade Replacing the batteries Cleaning the product Storing the product Transporting the product Mowing in reverse Stopping Parking the product Leveling the Cutting Deck 16 p 17 p 19 p 20 p 23 p 21 p 22 p 26 p 27 p 29 p 34 p 35 p 36 ...

Page 17: ... to the preferred cutting height WARNING Before driving the mower to mowing location or driving over gravel surfaces set the cutting height to the maximum height 3 Insert the start key and turn it to the ON position Pull up the blade engage knob to activate the blades 4 Step on the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake 5 Step on the accelerator pedal to mow the lawn 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 18: ...rged clippings exit the direction of the area that has already been cut WARNING Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones sticks wires toys tree nuts tree branches and other objects that could damage the mower blades or motor Do not mow over property stakes or other metal posts Such objects could damage the blade or be accidendtally thrown by the product in any direction and cause serious persona...

Page 19: ...N REVERSE 1 Step on the brake pedal to stop the product 2 Press the blade engage knob to stop the blades 3 Press the reverse mode button 4 Pull up the blade engage knob to activate the blades Step on the reverse pedal to mow in reverse ...

Page 20: ...DUCT WARNING Park the mower only on a level surface Do not stop or park the mower on slopes 1 Step on the brake pedal and the parking brake lever 2 Press the blade engage knob to stop the blades Turn the start key to the OFF position and remove the key ...

Page 21: ...p on the brake pedal and engage the parking brake to stop the product 2 Set the cutting deck to the preferred cutting height Firmly hold the adjustment lever when setting the deck height and release it only when it is secure in the preferred slot 1 p 20 ...

Page 22: ...he brakes need adjustment WARNING If the rear wheels turn the brakes need to be adjusted 3 Locate the brake adjustment nuts on the inner side of each rear wheel Turn each adjustment nut 1 2 turn clockwise to tighten the brakes then try to push the mower 4 Push the mower forward to test the brakes Continue to tighten the brakes until the rear wheels no longer turn when pushed 1 2 3 1 p 20 4 ...

Page 23: ...lades turn off the product and remove the start key 2 Lift the side discharge chute 3 Turn the blades so that the ends point towards the sides of the mower 4 On the outside edge of each blade measure the distance from the bottom edge of the side of the blade to the ground NOTE The distance between the two sides should be less than or equal to 3 1 mm ...

Page 24: ...wise to raise or counter clockwise to lower the side of the cutting deck NOTE If raising the side turn the top adjustment nut then the bottom nut If lowering the side turn the bottom adjustment nut then the top nut Measure the distance between the blades again Continue to adjust and measure until the distance is less than or equal to 3 1 mm 7 Turn the blades so that the ends point towards the fron...

Page 25: ...s clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the back of the cutting deck NOTE Make sure to turn the adjustment nuts on both sides equally to prevent throwing off the side to side measurement again Measure the distance between the blade tips again Continue to adjust and measure until the front tip is between 3 2 and 9 mm lower than the rear tip 10 Without moving the adjustment nuts tighten th...

Page 26: ... confined space The batteries charge best at temperatures from 0 C to 40 C 1 Engage the parking brake stop the blades turn off the product and remove the start key 2 Connect the charger cable to the charging port 3 Connect the power cord to an AC outlet When powered and connected to the mower the charger LED indicators illuminate to indicate the charging status Refer to the Charger LED Indicator s...

Page 27: ...nect the cutting deck cables 3 Set the cutting deck to the lowest position 4 On each side of the cutting deck remove the two hitch pins and washers securing the cutting deck to the mower Slide the cutting deck out of the mower and turn the deck upside down WARNING Keep bare hands and feet away from the blades Wear non slip heavy duty gloves when handling the blades 1 p 20 ...

Page 28: ...ade spring washer and nut Ensure that the blade is properly seated 8 Insert a wood chock between the blade and cutting deck to prevent the blade from turning Tighten the nut to 67 5 73 5 Nm of torque Hand tighten the nut until the blade is secured and does not shake then use a spanner to further tighten the nut by 1 5 turns at least 67 5 73 5 Nm torque Slide the cutting deck under the mower 9 Secu...

Page 29: ... the product and remove the start key 2 Set the seat to the rearmost position 3 Lift the seat forwards 4 Disconnect the seat cable and safety interlock cable 5 On each side of the seat remove the bolt and nut that secure the seat to the mower Remove the seat 1 2 3 2 3 4 3 2 2 3 1 1 5 1 p 20 ...

Page 30: ...cover and remove the cover Disconnect the battery cables 7 Remove the 2 screws securing the side control panel Loosen the 4 screws that secure the control panel 8 Remove the 10 screws that secure the shroud 9 Remove the shroud and side panel 10 Remove the bolt that secures the battery bracket ...

Page 31: ...location WARNING Make sure not to short circuit the positive and negative terminals 13 Replace the batteries WARNING Always follow the safety warnings provided with the battery Dispose of old battery according to local and state regulations 14 Connect the battery cables connecting the positive red terminal then the negative black terminal Secure the cable terminals with flat washers lock washers a...

Page 32: ...re the battery bracket and covers 17 Reinstall the shroud 18 Reinstall the side panel Tighten the 4 screws that secure the control panel Reinstall and tighten the 2 screws that secure the side panel 19 Reinstall and tighten the 10 screws that secure the shroud 20 Connect the battery cables ...

Page 33: ... cable through the hole on the cable cover Reinstall the cable cover until it snaps in place 22 Reinstall the seat Secure the seat with a nut and bolt on each side 23 Connect the seat cable and safety interlock cable 24 Lower the seat and adjust it to the preferred position ...

Page 34: ... remove the start key 2 Use a brush and dry cloth to clean the product Remove any build up of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover Remove all accumulated debris on the left and right side of the cutting deck Failure to do so can lead to overheating Do not use water to clean the product 2 1 p 20 ...

Page 35: ...gents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts WARNING If the product must be stored outside make sure that it is covered completely to protect it from the elements 2 Engage the parking brake stop the blades turn off the product and remove the start key 3 Connect the charger cable to the charging port Connect the power cord to an AC outlet NOTE Charge the product for the entire time of storage ...

Page 36: ...he cutting deck to the maximum height 2 Press the blade engage knob to stop the blades 3 Insert the start key and turn it to the ON position 4 Step on the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake 5 Step on the accelerator pedal to move the product forwards ...

Page 37: ...rive in a low speed to minimize the risk of the wheels from going off the side of the ramp 8 Step on the brake pedal and engage the parking brake to stop the product Turn the start key to the OFF position and remove the key NOTE Secure the product using straps or cable to prevent movement during transport ...

Page 38: ...onnected to LED Status Power supply Mower Charger Mower Standby Yes No On Off Ready to charge battery pack Charging Yes Yes On Slow flashing Charger error Yes Yes Off Fast flashing Battery temperature battery capacity or charger may be faulty If the LED status shows error wait for about 15 minutes to allow the battery and charger to cool down If the LED status repeats a second time reset the charg...

Page 39: ... not level Perform cutting deck level adjustment The blade is worn bent loose or dull Replace the blade There is build up of debris under the product Clean the underside of the mower deck The mowing speed is too fast Mow at a slower speed The product is not mulching properly There are wet grass clippings sticking to the underside of the deck Wait until the grass dries before mowing The grass is to...

Page 40: ...reverse mode option is off Press the reverse mode button to activate reverse mode The blade engage knob is down Pull up the blade engage knob to activate the blades The product does not reach full speed The battery charge is low Charge the battery The blades continue to turn after the operator leaves the seat without engaging the parking brake The safety interlock system is not functioning correct...

Page 41: ...se with the product are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the product The use of attachments or accessories that are not recommended can result in serious personal injury REPLACEMENT PARTS Mulch cover 099749052018 Side discharge chute 099749052019 Front wheels 099749052020 Rear wheels 099749052021 Battery 099749052022 WARNING The vibratio...

Page 42: ...e side discharge chute and make sure that it fully presses the side discharge interlock switch When coasting downhill why does the mower sometimes accelerate and sometimes does not For your safety and better performance the mower is designed to automatically limit its speed when travelling on a slope which may cause fluctuations in speed Why does the mower make a beeping sound when I drive in reve...

Page 43: ... 1 5 P 1 5 1 5 ...

Page 44: ... Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road Mount Waverley VIC 3149 Melbourne Australia Techtronic Industries N Z Limited Unit C 70 Business Parade South Highbrook Auckland 2013 New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited and is used under license 2021 Techtronic Cordless GP ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for RM300E

Reviews:

Related manuals for RM300E

Brands by name

Popular brands

Ryobi RM300E, Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for RM300E

Reviews:

Related manuals for RM300E

Brands by name

Popular brands