Ryobi RY40702, Operator'S Manual

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8 — English
ASSEMBLY
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Rotate the wheel and align the hole in the wheel with one
of the holes in the axle.
• For normal operation and self-propulsion, align the
hole in the wheel with the hole farthest from the end
of the axle.
• For long distance operations or to transport the unit
with a dead battery, align the hole in the wheel with
the hole closest to the end of the axle.
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Insert lock pin through the axle.
 Wrap the lock pin’s wire lock around the rear of the axle
and secure it to the bottom of the lock pin.
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Repeat with the second wheel.
ATTACHING THE DIRT FLAP
See Figure 7.

Remove the bolts, washers, and nuts from the dirt flap.

Align holes in the dirt flap with the holes in the hinges at
the rear of the tiller.
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Secure in place using bolts, washers, and nuts.
INSTALLING THE TINES
See Figures 7 - 8.
With user facing the REAR of the tiller, the left tine assembly
is marked “L”. The right inner tine assembly is marked “R”.
For correct operation of the unit, the tines must be installed
in the correct position.

From the rear of the tool, tilt the unit forward and lift the
dirt flap up to access the tine shaft.
NOTE: If the side panels are installed, remove them.

Place the tine assemblies on the tine shaft as shown.
 Rotate the tine assemblies until the holes in the assemblies
are aligned with the holes in the tine shaft.
NOTE:
If the holes do not align, the tine assemblies may
be installed on the wrong sides. Reverse the position of
the tine assemblies and check for hole alignment.
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Insert shear pins through the holes in the tine assemblies
and the shaft. Secure with hitch clips.
INSTALLING THE SIDE PANELS
See Figure 9 - 10.

Place an upper side panel on either side of the unit.

Align holes in the upper side panel with the holes on the
side of the unit.

Install screws into the three middle holes to secure the
upper side panel to the unit.

Position the lower side panel as shown.

Slide a screw through the hole at the narrow end of the
lower side panel.

Place a spacer on the screw then, install the screw into
the hole closest to the wheel and tighten loosely.

Adjust the position of the lower side panel until the top
hole on the wide end of the panel is aligned with the hole
closest to the rear of the tool.

Slide a screw through a lock knob and the lower side
panel.

Install the screw into the hole closest to the rear of the
tool.

Tighten screw securely.Do not overtighten.

Repeat the process on the other side to install second
upper and lower side panels.
To raise and lower a side panel:

Loosen the lock knob.

Raise or lower the lower side panel into one of the four
positions.

Tighten the knob to secure lower side panel in place.
NOTE:
Rotate the side panels up to avoid clogging and
maximize tilling depth or down to prevent damaging nearby
objects and blowing debris.
INSTALLING THE DEPTH BAR
See Figure 11.
 Remove the handle and nut from the depth bar.

Raise the dirt flap at the rear of the tool to gain access
to the underside of the depth bar bracket.

Insert the depth bar into the bottom of the bracket with
the stop plate facing the rear of the tool.

Pull the spring loaded lock knob out and continue insert-
ing the depth bar until several holes are visible above the
top of the bracket.
 Release the lock knob and move the depth bar up or
down until the knob snaps into one of the holes.
 Install the handle and nut into the top hole in the depth
bar.
NOTE:
When viewed from the rear of the tool, the depth
bar handle will be on the left side of the tool.

To reposition the depth bar, pull the lock knob out and
move the depth bar up or down.
NOTE:
High positions are best for deeptilling of soft soil,
medium positions are suitable for general cultivation and
aeration, and low positions are best for shallow cultivation
and hard soil.