7. Handle knob
8. Starter grip
9. Power lever
10. Handle
11. Rope guide nut
Rear discharge door
13. Grass catcher
14. Male hose connector
15.
16. Mulching plug
17. Pins
18. Side discharge door
19.
Side discharge door opening
Self propel bail
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Inspect the product carefully 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 this
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.
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING
The lawnmower safety systems or features shall not be
tampered with or disabled.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the mower
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.
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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 OF THE PANEL
1. Use a wrench and socket set (not provided) with the
bolts and nuts to secure the panel on the handle.
INSTALLATION
1. Place handles in correct operating position and tighten
handle knobs to secure.
NOTE: Do not pinch the cable.
Place starter rope in guide on handle.
3. 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.
1. Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
3. Push the mulching plug securely into place.
4. Lower the rear discharge door.
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
1. Slide plastic clips over the metal frame.
Snap the rest of the grass catcher parts into place.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR BAG-
GING OPERATION)
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install either
ensure side discharge door is closed securely.
1. 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 into the slots in the handle bracket.
3. Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots
on the handle brackets.
INSTALLING SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR (FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE OPERATION)
NOTE:
install the grass catcher. The mulching plug should remain
installed.
1. Lift the side discharge door.
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