Ryobi RLM46160S Traduction Des Instructions Originales página 6

handles, then tighten the handle knobs to secure the
handles in place.
■ Install the grass catcher or mulching plug.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
See fig. 4
NOTE: Do not install the grass catcher when using the
mulching plug.
■ Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■ Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert the
right side of the plug into the rear of the deck as shown
on the figure sheet.
■ Push the mulching plug forward and then down until it
locks in place. Ensure that the mulching plug is firmly
seated inside the rear of the deck.
■ Lower the rear discharge door.
REMOVING THE MULCHING PLUG
■ Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■ Grasp the mulching plug by its handle, lift up then pull
it out slowly.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See fig. 5
■ 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.
■ Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots
on the handle brackets.
■ 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.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELLING
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
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly fl ammable.
■ Use fresh fuel.
■ Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
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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
physician immediately.
■ Immediately clean up spilled petrol.
■ Refill the fuel up to the recommended level.
FILLING THE TANK
See fig. 6
WARNING
Do not overfi ll. 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 fi re.
NOTE: Always use petrol that is unleaded 91 or higher.
■ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly 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, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
■ Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after fi rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See fig. 6
Engine oil has a major infl uence on engine performance
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
classifi cation SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
■ Ensure that the mower is level and area around oil cap/
dipstick is clean.
■ Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
■ Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
■ Slowly add oil. Fill to the "Full" line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in
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