RYOBI ACRM013 Soft Top Bagger Instruction Manual

ACRM013 Soft Top Bagger
Instruction Manual

ACRM013 Soft Top Bagger

ACRM013 Bagging Kit
For Use With RYOBI RYRM8002 42 in. ZTR Riding Lawnmower
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand the operator’s manual for their riding lawnmower before using this accessory. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
PACKING LIST

• Bagging Blades (2)
• Hitch Pin
• Bags (2)
• Lower Bagger Tube
• Bagger Bracket
• Bagger Cover
• Upper Bagger Tube

INSTALLING THE BAGGING KIT

The ACRM013 Bagging Kit is compatible with the RYOBI RYRM8002 ZTR riding mowers. This kit includes a bagger and special mower blades designed to be used when bagging. Install the blades first, then install the bagging kit.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figure 1.

If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower to make accessing the blades easier when changing.

• Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.
• Disconnect the cables that connect the cutting deck to the mower.
• Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.
• Remove the 4 hitch pins and washers that secure the cutting deck in place.
• Slide the deck out from under the mower.
• Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the mower.

INSTALLING BAGGING BLADES
See Figures 2 – 3.
CAUTION:
Only use replacement blades and nuts authorized by the manufacturer of your riding mower. Use of blades and nuts not authorized is hazardous and may damage your riding mower.

1. Make sure the blade is not engaged.
2. Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.
3. Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position to allow access to blades.

NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift or using a jack and jack stands, or remove the cutting deck as described in the previous section to gain access to the blades.
WARNING:
If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure the mower is properly secured and the parking brake is set before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower could cause it to fall, resulting in possible death or serious personal injury.

• Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower deck to prevent the blade from turning.

• Loosen the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (as viewed from bottom of mower) using a 15 mm wrench or socket (not provided).

• Remove the blade nut, spring washer, and blade.

• Place the new blade on the shaft against the corresponding blade posts. Ensure blade is properly seated with shaft going through center blade hole and the two blade posts inserted into their respective holes on the blade. Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground. When seated properly, the blade should be flat against the blade posts.

• Replace the spring washer.
  NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact order in which they were removed.

• Thread the blade nut on the shaft and finger tighten.

• Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque wrench (not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened. The recommended torque for the blade nut is 600 – 650 in. lbs.

WARNING: Ensure blade is properly seated and the blade nut is tightened to the torque specifications above. Failure to properly attach the blade could cause it to come loose and result in possible serious personal injury.

• Repeat with second blade.

INSTALLING THE BAGGER
See Figures 4 – 11.

• Insert the bagger bracket into the hole on the rear right side of the mower as shown.
• Install hitch pin through hole at bottom of bracket to secure.
• Place cover frame on top of bracket shafts with the openings on cover frame sliding over the bracket shafts.
• Unfold the cover and place on top of the cover frame.
• Pull one of the back clips over the frame rail and secure it in place as shown.
• Fasten the other back clip and proceed to fasten the remaining clips around the frame.
• Raise the cover all the way up and slide bags onto bagger frame.
• Lower cover and secure using elastic cord.
• Remove mulch cover from mower, if installed
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• Install the upper end of the top bagger tube (side with bag full indicator) into the hole in the back of the grass catcher cover.
• Install bottom bagger tube to side discharge outlet by placing opening over tab on mower deck frame, then hooking the fasteners to the frame as shown.
• Pull the top tube back out of the cover just far enough to connect the two tubes together, lining up hole in bottom tube latch with tab on upper tube. Push bottom tube latch over top tube tab to secure.
• Make sure inlet sleeve is pulled out and upper tube is completely inserted inside the bagger top.

USING THE BAGGING KIT

See Figure 12 – 13.

WARNING:
Added accessories can affect the stability of the mower when operating on slopes. Use additional care when mowing on slopes with the bagging kit installed.
  WARNING:
Be especially careful before and when backing with the bagging kit installed, as it may limit visibility. Always look closely behind and down for small children, bystanders, and pets and move the mower slowly to prevent back over accidents that can cause death or serious personal injury.

• Install bagging kit as previously described.

• Mow as desired, keeping aware of the status of the bag full indicator. When the red ball in the indicator floats to the highest position, the bags are full and need to be emptied.
  NOTE: If the red ball in the indicator floats to the highest position when the bags are not full, check for a clog in the tubes.

• Make sure the blade is not engaged.

• Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.

• Lift the cover and empty the clippings from the bags.

• Replace the bags and close the cover fully.

• Reinstall start key and restart mower when you are ready to return to mowing.
  NOTE: Always empty the bags before storing the mower.

OPERATING TIPS

• Avoid cutting wet grass or grass that is heavy with dew. Grass that is wet will be sticky and could adhere to bagger parts.
• If the bagger fails to pick up cut grass or leaves when the bags are not full, it may indicate that a clog has occurred. Stop the motor, remove the start key, set the parking brake, and check all parts of the bagger for clogged material.
• If desired, plastic trash bags can be inserted inside bagger for ease of debris disposal.

MAINTENANCE

The bagger assembly is subject to deterioration and wear and should be checked each time the mower is used. If replacement is needed, make sure the new bagger meets original manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications.
Register your product: www.ryobitools.com or call toll-free 1-800-525-2579
This product has a 30-day Warranty.

TTI OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT, INC.
P.O. Box 1288
Anderson, SC 29622
1-800-525-2579
www.RYOBItools.com

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