RYOBI RYRM8001 Electric Zero Turn Mower Installation Guide

: October 30, 2023
: RYOBI

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RYOBI RYRM8001 Electric Zero Turn Mower
RULES FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY

RYOBI RYRM8001 Electric Zero Turn Mower

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Follow all instructions when assembling this riding lawn mower. If any parts are damaged or missing, those parts must be replaced before proceeding.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, you must read and understand this assembly guide before attempting to assemble this product.

RULES FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifications. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury. All information, illustrations, photographs, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to updates or other changes, there may be some differences in this manual. We reserve the right to make product changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obliga-tion to make the same or similar changes to any products previously built or sold.

Any person attempting to assemble this product must have proper training and experience. Read this manual carefully and follow all assembly procedures as described.
All assembly must be completed with the unit on a level surface.

SYMBOLS

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TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly : RYOBI-RYRM8001-Electric-Zero-Turn-Mower-FIG-4

UNPACKING

Remove the bolts securing the corner and side braces to the frame bottom, then lift the braces to remove them.
Cut the nylon straps securing the front and rear wheel axles to the frame.
Remove boxes containing loose parts, assembly hardware, and documentation.
Remove and set aside all accessible packaging and wrap from the unit and parts. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper-ated the product.

WARNING:

If any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it, verify the part is assembled correctly, is properly tightened, and is torqued correctly (where applicable) before proceeding to the next assembly step. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in death or serious personal injury.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1- 800-525-2579 for assistance.

NOTE: Mower should be assembled while positioned on the frame bottom. Once assembly is complete, raise the cutting deck to its highest position, position a ramp next to the frame bottom, release the parking brake, and slowly and carefully drive the mower off frame.

WARNING:
Use extra care when driving the mower off of the frame. Press the low-speed drive button and carefully move the joystick and/or press the brake pedal as needed to control the speed. When driving the mower off of the frame, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°. Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of control and result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage.

NOTICE:
If no ramp is available, slowly and carefully drive the mower off the frame in reverse while looking down and behind. Driving the mower off the frame in the forward direction without a ramp can cause damage to the mower’s cutting deck . RYOBI-RYRM8001-Electric-Zero-Turn-Mower-FIG-5

LOOSE PARTS LIST

Key No. Description Qty.

1 Side Discharge Chute ……………………………………1
2 Joystick Assembly
Joystick ……………………………………………………1
Dust cover ………………………………………………..1
Hex screws ……………………………………………….2
3 Charger ……………………………………………………….1
4 Seat Assembly ……………………………………………..1
5 Tool Bag ………………………………………………………1
6 Keys ……………………………………………………………3

Key No. Description Qty.

Assembly Guide (Not Shown) …………………………1
Operator’s Manual (Not Shown) ………………………1

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not assemble this product until the parts are replaced with new original manufacturer’s parts or their equivalent. Assembly of this product with damaged, missing, or incorrect parts could result in serious personal injury. RYOBI-RYRM8001-Electric-Zero-Turn-Mower-
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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifications. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

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

WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the start key from the tool when you are assembling parts.

INSTALL THE SEAT

See Figure 1.

Place the seat assembly over the mounting brackets and align as shown.
Lower the seat clip so it is secured onto the mounting bracket.
Attach the seat safety interlock cable to the plug on the mower.
Attach the carabiner clips as shown.
Lower the seat.

INSTALL THE JOYSTICK
See Figure 2.

Insert the joystick through the dust cover as shown.
Align the holes on the joystick to the holes on the mounting shaft.
Insert the hex screws and tighten them securely with the included hex key.
Align the tabs on the dust cover with the base and press down to lock the dust cover into place.

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CONNECTING THE 80V BATTERIES
See Figures 3. – 4 When shipped from the factory, the mower’s batteries are disconnected.

To connect:

Place the joystick in the neutral and locked position. (See Learning to Drive the Mower in the Operation section of the operator’s manual.)
Adjust the seat all the way forward.
Press the center edge on the battery compartment cover to release the latch. The cover will raise to gain access to the compartment below.
Install the battery pack’s quick-connect plugs. This plug connects the batteries to the mower.
NOTE: Be sure each battery latch is locked to secure the batteries.
Lower the lid to the battery compartment and press on the center edge to engage the lock.
NOTE: Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked before readjusting the seat. Check to be sure the safety interlock cable is still connected.

FINAL PREPARATION

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in all tires before use. Improper air pressure will affect the handling, steering response, traction, tire life, level cutting, and operator comfort. Be sure tires are inflated to the pressure shown below.

NOTE: Tire pressure should only be measured or adjusted when tires are cold.

WARNING:
Check the tire pressure carefully while inflating. Too much air in the tire could cause the tire to burst, causing serious personal injury.

VERIFY MOWER CONDITION
Inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or lost parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until any missing or damaged parts are replaced.

CHARGE THE MOWER
See Figure 5. Mower batteries must be fully charged before first use. To verify mower batteries are fully charged, check the battery level indicator.

To charge:

Insert charger plug into charging port on mower, making sure it is properly connected.
Connect the charger to the power supply using a normal household current of 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz.
Do not charge in an area of extreme heat or cold.
Remove the charger from the mower once it is fully charged and ready for use.

WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting or movement of the mower that could result in death or serious personal injury, always remove the start key and set the parking brake when leaving the mower unattended.

NOTICE:
Always connect the mower to the charger when the unit is not in use. If it is not possible to leave the mower charger connected, make sure to charge the batteries fully at least once a month.

TEST THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
See Figure 6. This mower features a Safety Interlock System to protect the operator by shutting off the blades if the operator leaves the seat with the blades running. Test the system to be sure it is working correctly.

To test:

Position the mower on a level surface.
Set the parking brake.
Make sure the joystick is in the neutral position and the blade engage knob is down.
Install the start key and turn to the ON position.
Raise the blade and engage the knob to activate the blades.
Briefly lift off the seat, but do not get off the mower.

The blades should shut off within 5 seconds. If they don’t, verify you connected the safety interlock cable as described on page 6. If the cable is connected but the system still doesn’t function, contact customer service. Do not operate the mower until the safety interlock system has been repaired.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

40-VOLT BRUSHLESS BLOWER
SOUFFLANTE SANS BALAI 40 V / SOPLADORA DE SIN ESCOBILLAS 40 V

PARTS AND SERVICE: Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your item, manufacturing, and serial numbers from the product data plate.
- ITEM NO.___
- MANUFACTURING NO.__
- SERIAL NO.____
The model/item number on the product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
- HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS: Replacement parts can be purchased online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-525-2579. Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our service centers.
- HOW TO LOCATE A SERVICE CENTER: Service centers can be located online at www.ryobitools.com or by calling 1-800-525-2579.
- HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain customer or technical support please contact us at 1-800-525-2579.