RYOBI RLM46175Y Petrol 46 cm Lawn Mower Instructions

: June 9, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

INTENDED USE
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DESCRIPTION
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
STORING THE PRODUCT
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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RYOBI RLM46175Y Petrol 46 cm Lawn Mower Instructions

Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating the product.

Subject to technical modification

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your petrol lawn mowe

INTENDED USE

The petrol lawn mower is intended for domestic lawn mowing. The cutting blade should rotate approximately parallel to the ground over which it is being wheeled. All four wheels should touch the ground while mowing. It is a pedestrian-controlled walk-behind mower.

The mower should never be operated with the wheels off the ground; it should not be pulled or ridden on. It should not be used to cut anything other than domestic grass lawns.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual.

WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the product until you have read thoroughly and understood completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply with all instructions and warnings may result in accidents involving electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury

PERSONAL SAFETY

The product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Never allow children or people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or unfamiliar with the instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Children should be adequately supervised to ensure they don’t play with the product.
Ensure before each use that all controls and safety devices function correctly. Do not use the product if the “off” switch does not stop the engine.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the product. Do not operate the product when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A lapse in concentration while operating the product may result in serious personal injury.
Wear heavy, long trousers, long sleeves, slip-resistant foot protection, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short trousers, sandals, or go barefoot.
Wear hearing protection and safety glasses at all times while operating the product. Use a face mask if operation is dusty
Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay extra attention to what is going on in the work area.
Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to enter your work area.
Always be sure of your footing, especially on slopes. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Walk, never run.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, excessively steep slopes, or embankments. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, public pavements, bystanders andv the like. Avoid discharging material against a wall orv obstruction, which may cause the material to ricochet toward the operator.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m away from work area. If anyone enters the work area, stop the machine.
Do not operate in poor lighting. The operator requires a clear view of the work area to identify potential hazards.
Do not operate the machine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product may create sparks which can ignite the dust or fumes.
Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to be used and remove all rocks, sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, or other foreign objects.
Do not operate the product in wet grass or in the rain.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the product and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view.
Keep work area clean. Cluttered or dark areas invite accident

LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

Before using, always visually inspect to ensure blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Check the product before each use and frequently during operation.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear, holes or deterioration. This can cause objects to be thrown towards the operator.
Replace worn or damaged parts before operating the product.
Never operate the mower if the power lever, when released, does not stop the engine.
Do not operate the product without the entire grass catcher or the guard of the self-closing discharge opening in place.
Do not use the product when there is a risk of lightning.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better and safer at the speed for which it was designed.
Do not overload the product. Mowing long, thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop or the power to cut out. When mowing in long thick grass, a first cut with the cutting height set high will help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Blade Height.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not pull the product backward unless absolutely necessary. If you must back the product away from a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping or pulling the product over your feet.
Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine to and from the area to be mowed.
Never operate the product with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example, deflectors or grass collector, or both, in place.
Carefully start the engine according to instructions and keep hands and feet away from the cutting area. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never pick up or carry the product while the engine is running.
Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
When not in use, mower should be stored in a wellventilated, dry, locked up place, out of the reach of children.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine or while the engine is running. This exposes the blade and increases the probability of objects being thrown.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and allow the product to cool down for the following cases:
- whenever you leave the product unattended
- before cleaning a blockage or unclogging the chute
- before checking, cleaning, or working on the product
- after striking a foreign object; inspect the appliance for damage and make repairs as necessary before restarting and operating the machine.
- before clearing the grass catcher
- before refuelling
If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately):
- inspect for damage
- replace or repair any damaged parts
- check for and tighten any loose parts
If the product strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
- Stop the product and disconnect the spark plug wire.
- Thoroughly inspect the mower and grass catcher for any damage.
- Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the mower.
Allow engine to cool down before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer, and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, and excessive grease.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Disconnect the spark plug before making any adjustment, transporting, or storing the lawn mower. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally.
This machine is extremely noisy and permanent hearing loss or damage may result if precautions to limit your exposure, reduce noise and wear hearing protection are not strictly adhered to.

SERVICE

Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to the machine.
When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts. Use of unauthorised parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product

NOTE: Only perform the tasks listed in this manual. For other service or repair, bring the product to an authorised service centre.

Save this manual for future reference. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use the product. If you loan the product to someone, loan them these instructions also.

SYMBOL

Some of the following symbols may be used on the product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

Precautions that involve your safety.

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using the product

Keep all body parts and clothing clear of any belts or other moving parts

To avoid injury, stay away from moving parts at all times.
Keep the work area free from wires and cables. Failure to do so can cause serious injury

Danger! Keep hands and feet away.

You may only make adjustments or repairs described in this manual. For other repairs, contact the authorised service centre.
Keep hands away from blade.

Danger of ricochet. Keep all bystandersat least 15 m away

To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with any hot surface.

Do not smoke and stay away from open fl ames and sparks when fi lling fuel tank or when handling fuel.

Mow when the catcher is empty

Stop mowing when the catcher is full.

Do not touch the hot metal surface.

Beware of sharp blades.
Blades continue to rotate after the engine is turned off – Remove spark plug socket before maintenance.

Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep petrol from escaping around the cap.

Carefully pour petrol into the tank.

Push the primer bulb 3 times.

Hold the power lever down against the handle.

Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.

Mow across the surface of the slope. Avoid mowing up and down.

Remove objects that could be thrown by the rotating blade.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the product.

Fuel and its vapours are explosive and can cause severe burns or death.

Fuel and its vapors are extremely fl ammable and explosive. Fire can cause severe burns or death.

Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher.

Use SAE 30 or 10W-30 API-SJ weight oil.

Conforms to all regulatory standards in the country in the EU where the product is purchased.

EurAsian Conformity Mark

Ukrainian mark of conformity

Hold the power lever down against the handle to keep the engine running. Release the power lever to stop the product.

Self-propel: The lawn mower will propel itself when the self-propel bail is pulled towards the handle.

Guaranteed sound power level is 96 dB.

Stop the product.

Open and close the fuel valve

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following

Injury caused by vibration. Always use the right tool for the job, use designated handles, and restrict working time and exposure.
Hearing injury caused by exposure to noise. Wear hearing protection and limit exposure
Injury caused by contact with the blades
Injury caused by thrown objects

RISK REDUCTION

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration

Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm.
After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.
Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.

If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,v immediately discontinue use and see your doctor.

WARNING

Injuries may be caused or aggravated by prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use the product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use the product. Call the authorised service centre for assistance

DESCRIPTION

Primer bulb
Side discharge deflector
Spark plug boot
Fuel cap
Oil cap/dipstick
Starter grip
Height adjustment lever
Quick-release fastener
Power lever
Handle
Rope guide nut
Rear discharge door
Grass catcher
Locking pin
Air filter
Self-propel bail
Mulching plug
Pins
Side discharge door
Hooks of side discharge deflector
Side discharge door opening
Fuel valve
Cable retainer
Locking mechanism

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
The product requires assembly.

Carefully inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call your Ryobi service centre for assistance.

WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create accessories not recommended for use with the product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury

WARNING
The product safety systems or features shall not be tampered with or disabled

WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the product is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious personal injury

WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

WARNING
Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury

INSTALLATION

Place handles in correct operating position. Ensure the locking pin on the lower handle is inserted in the hole of the bracket.
Place the quick-release fasteners and tighten the quickrelease knobs to secure.
NOTE: Do not pinch the cable.
Place the cable retainer on the handle.
Place the cables in the cable retainer.
Place starter rope in guide on handle.
Install grass catcher or mulching plug.

INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (FOR MULCHING OPERATION)

NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.

Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at aslight angle, as shown.
Push the mulching plug securely into place.
Lower the rear discharge door

ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER

Slide plastic clips over the metal frame.
Snap the rest of the grass catcher parts into place

INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR BAGGING OPERATION)

NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either the side discharge deflector or the mulching plug. Also, ensure side discharge door is closed securely.

Lift the rear discharge door.
Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear door, so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated on the hinge rod of the rear door.
Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely on the hinge rod of the rear door.
Ensure the rear door is fully engaged on the grass catcher. Make sure that there is no gap between the rear door and the grass catcher

INSTALLING SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (FOR SIDE DISCHARGE OPERATION)

NOTE: When using the side discharge deflector, do not install the grass catcher. The mulching plug should remain installed

NOTE: When the side discharge deflector is not used, ensure that the side discharge door is in lock position.

Push down the locking mechanism by one hand and lift the side discharge door with another hand.
Align the hooks on the deflector with the hinge rod on the underside of the door.
Lower the deflector until the hooks are secured on the mulch door hinge rod.
Release the deflector and side discharge door.

NOTE: After each use, clean and inspect the locking mechanism if it is still functioning properly

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly flammable.

Use fresh fuel.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke. Stay away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank or when handling fuel.
Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.
Immediately clean up spilled petrol

FILLING THE TANK

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.

Clean surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination.
Slowly loosen the fuel cap to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Clean and inspect the gasket. Replace and secure all fuel and container caps.
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 first use

ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL

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:

Be sure the mower is level and the area around the oil cap/dipstick is clean.
Remove the cap and the seal from the oil bottle.
Open the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90° counterclockwise. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.
Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on the dipstick. Do not overfill.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the oil fill hole but do not screw in.
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 fill 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

WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

NOTE: The engine is provided with a shut-off valve. Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

Starting the engine

Open the fuel valve.
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.
Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.
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.
Close the fuel valve

PROPELLING THE PRODUCT

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

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a lowcutting 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:

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 mowe

SETTING HANDLE HEIGHT AND ANGLE

The height of the handle can be easily adjusted for operator preference

To adjust the handle height:

Remove the quick-release knob.
Slide out the quick-release lever and adjust the height to the other opening.
Reinstall the quick-release fastener. Tighten the quickrelease knob.
Repeat on the other side of the handle.

To adjust the handle angle:

Release the lower quick-release fasteners.
Change the handle angle according to preference. Ensure the locking pin on the lower handle is inserted in the hole of the bracket.
NOTE: The product has a 3-point handle angle adjustment setting.
Reinstall the lower quick-release fasteners.

MOWING TIPS

Make sure the lawn mower mowing area is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
For best performance, always cut off one-third or less of the total height of the grass.
When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.
Do not cut wet grass, it will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass clippings.
New or thick grass may require a higher cutting height and a narrower cutting path.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other accumulated debris. Refer to “Cleaning the underside of the mower deck” section.

SLOPE OPERATION TIPS

Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Do not use the drive wheels when mowing on slopes.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and a fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, immediately release the power lever.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.

EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER

Stop the product and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop.
Lift the rear discharge door. 3. Grasp grass catcher by its handle and lift to removefrom the product.
Empty grass clippings.
Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher

WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting the product for maintenance, cleaning, storage or transportation. The blade is sharp. Even though the engine is shut off, the blades can still be moved. Keep all body parts away from the blade while it is exposed.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
After releasing the power lever, regularly check if the blade stops in 3 seconds.

WARNING
If the product is not maintained correctly, the life span of the product may be reduced, and built-in safety features may not function correctly, thus increasing the potential for serious injury. Keep the product in good working condition.

WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, stop the product, allow the blade to come to a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING
When servicing, use only authorised replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, contact the authorised service agent.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness to ensure safe operation of the product.
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the engine and engine cover. Occasionally wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water.
Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or deterioration.

WARNING
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOWER DECK

Raise the mower to full height.
Connect a female water hose connector (not supplied) to the male hose connector on the mower deck.
Turn on the water supply.
Start the mower and run at full revolutions, but do not engage the self-propel bail.
Run the engine in place for approximately 30 seconds.
Shut off the engine.
Turn off the water supply.
Inspect the underside of the mower deck for cleanliness, and repeat the cleaning procedure if desired.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in the product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the product under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further bearing lubrication is required.

WARNING
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves or wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and other material, or both, when performing blade maintenance. Contact with the blade could result in serious personal injury

REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE

When making adjustments, be careful not to entrap your fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the product.
For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp. Immediately replace a bent or damaged blade

WARNING
Only use replacement blades approved by the manufacturer of the product. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of the product is hazardous and could result in serious injury, damage to the product, and will void your warranty.

WARNING
Drain the fuel first before tilting the product to replace the blade.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
Turn the product on its side (air filter facing up).
Wedge a block of wood between the blade and the mower deck to prevent the blade from turning.
- Installing: See figure 12a.
- Removing: See figure 12b.
  NOTE: Do not wedge the block of wood between the blade and the plastic cover.
Using a 16 mm wrench or socket (not provided), loosen the blade bolt by turning the bolt in a counterclockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the product.
Remove the blade bolt, spring washer, and blade.
Place the new blade on the shaft. Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground.
Replace the spring washer, and blade bolt on the shaft. Finger tighten the bolt by turning in a clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the product.
NOTE: Ensure all parts are replaced in the exact order in which they were removed.
Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened.
The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 40–45 Nm.
NOTE: Do not sharpen the blades; replace with new item. Blades need to be properly balanced to avoid damage and personal injury.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

For proper performance and long life, keep the air filter clean.

Remove the air filter cover by pushing down the latch while gently pulling out the cover.
Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the air filter, then squeeze it out using an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
Reinstall the air filter into the air filter base.
Replace and secure the air filter cover.
NOTE: The filter should be replaced annually for best performance

FUEL CAP

WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel cap will cause poor engine performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may be faulty or clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

Ensure the fuel tank is completely empty before tipping the unit over; otherwise, fuel will leak out.

Engine oil should be changed after every 25 hours of use. Change the oil while the engine oil is still warm, but not hot. This allows the oil to drain quickly and completely.

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
Tip mower onto its side and allow oil to drain from the oil fill hole into an approved container.
Place the product upright and refill with oil following the instructions in the Adding/Checking Oil section.
NOTE: Used oil should be disposed of at an approved disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more information.

MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG

The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. To check:

Remove the spark plug boot.
Clean any dirt from around base of the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug using a 13/16 in. spark plug socket (not provided).
Inspect the spark plug for damage, and clean with a wire brush before reinstalling. If the insulator is cracked or chipped, spark plug should be replaced.
NOTE: Use the recommended E7RTC spark plug for replacement.
Measure the plug gap. The correct gap is 0.71 mm – 0.79 mm. To widen the gap, if necessary, carefully bend the ground (top) electrode. To lessen the gap, gently tap the ground electrode on a hard surface.
Seat the spark plug in position; thread in by hand to prevent cross-threading.
Tighten with wrench to compress the washer. If the spark plug is new, use 1/2 turn to compress the washer appropriate amount. If reusing an old spark plug, use 1/8 to 1/4 turn for proper washer compression.
NOTE: An improperly tightened spark plug will become very hot and could damage the engine.
Reinstall the spark plug boot.

MAINTAINING THE DRIVE GEAR

To ensure smooth operation of the wheels, the wheel assembly should be cleaned before storage.

Remove the hub cap.
Remove the nut and the wheel and set aside.
Remove the dust cover, e-ring, washer, pins, and the wheel gear. Clean any dirt from these items and the end of the drive shaft by wiping with a dry cloth. If necessary, rubbing alcohol may be used to remove any stubborn dirt
WARNING
Do not lubricate any of the wheel components. Lubrication may cause the wheel components to fail during use, which could result in product damage and/ or serious personal injury to the operator.
Reinstall the wheel gear with the arrows facing the front of the product. Reinstall pins, washer, e-rings, and dust cover.
NOTE: Ensure the left gear and right gear are in their correct location.
Reinstall the wheel and the nut. Tighten the nut to secure.
Reinstall the hub cap

REPLACING THE WHEELS

WARNING
Only use replacement wheels approved by the manufacturer of the product. Using wheels that are not approved by the manufacturer of the product is hazardous and could result in serious personal injury

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Allow blade to come to a complete stop.
Remove the hub cap.
Remove the nut from the wheel axle, then remove the wheel.
Replace with a new wheel and reinstall the nut to secure.

STORING THE PRODUCT

When storing the product for 30 days or more:

If using a fuel stabilizer, follow the stabilizer manufacturer’s directions to add stabilizer to petrol in the fuel tank. Run the engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
WARNING
Do not store the product with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
If not using a fuel stabilizer, allow the engine to run until the product is completely out of petrol.
Once the engine has stopped, allow the blade to come to a complete stop and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Turn the fuel valve to the closed position.
Turn the product on its side (with carburetor facing up) and clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the underside of the mower deck.
Clean the underside of the mower deck.
Wipe the product clean with a dry cloth
Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for tightness.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
Store the product in a well-ventilated area that is clean, dry, and out of the reach of children.
Do not store near corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rock sal

To lower the handle before storing:

Remove starter rope from the guide and allow it to retract into the engine.
Remove the grass catcher.
Release the upper quick-release fasteners of the upper handle and fold the upper handle down.
Release the lower quick-release fastener.
Fold the lower handle forward past the edges of the handle mounting brackets and make sure that the bracket supports the handle; otherwise, the air filter may be damaged.
Close the lower quick-release fasteners and let the bracket support the handle, making sure not to bend or kink the control cables.

TRANSPORTATION

Stop the product, disconnect the spark plug wire, and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool down.
Empty the fuel tank by running the engine until it stops. Empty oil by following the instruction for changing oil.
Secure the product against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

| Before each use| After 1st month or 20 hours of operation| Every 3 months or 50 hours of operation| Every 6 monthsor 100 hours of operation| Every 12 monthsor after 300 hoursof operation
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Check engine oil| •| | | |
Change engine oil| | •| | •|
Check air filter| •| | | |
Clean air filter| | •| •| |
Change air filter| | | | | •
Replace the fuel filter| | | | •|
Check/adjust spark plug| | | | | •
Replace spark plug| | | | | •
Check/adjust idle speed| | | | | •
Check/adjust valve clearance| | | | | •
Clean fuel tank and filter| | | | •|
Check fuel tube| | | | | •
Check for worn or damaged parts| •| | | |
Check all starting interlock and power lever for proper functionality| •| | | |
Check if the blade stops within 3 seconds after releasing the power lever| •| | | |

These items should only be carried out by an authorised service centre.

NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when the product is used in dusty areas. When the engine has exceeded the maximum figures sp

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

| Possible cause| Solution
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Handle not in correct position.| Handle positioned incorrectly.| Check to be sure that the pin of the lower handle snapped into proper position.
Quick-release knobs not tightened.| Tighten handle quick-release knobs.
Mower does not start| No spark.| Use spark tester to check for proper spark plug operation.
No petrol.| Check the fuel valve set to open. **** Fill mower with petrol. If mower still does not start, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine is flooded.| Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not prime before attempting to start.
Starter rope pulls harder now than when new.| Contact a servicing dealer.
Mower is hard to push.| High grass, rear of mower housing and blade are dragging in heavy grass, or cutting height too low.| Raise the cutting height.
Wheel assembly needs cleaning.| Clean wheel assembly.
Mower is vibrating at higher speed.| Blade is unbalanced.| Replace the blade.
Bent motor shaft.| Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and inspect for damage. Have it repaired by an authorised service center before restarting.
Mower is not mulching properly.| Wet grass clippings are sticking to the underside of the deck.| Wait until the grass dries before mowing. Clean the underside of the mower deck.
Mower is not bagging properly.| Cutting height set too low.| Raise the cutting height.