Rhyas GT22SPE User manual

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Silencer/Exhaust
Oil Filler &
Dipstick
Air Filter
Grass Collector
Height Adjustment Lever
Fold Down
Quick Release Levers
Spark Plug
Drive Lever
Electric Key Ignition
Safety / Stop
Lever
Fuel Tank Filler
Lawn Stripe Effect Flap
Manual Pull Start
SPECIFICATION
Electric Start Engine - Size 6HP Engine speed 2850rpm
Metal Deck Cutting width 550mm (22”) Adjustable cutting height 7
Grass collection capacity 60L Gross weight 41Kg
Fuel type Unleaded Petrol Operating Noise Level 98 dB
4 option cutting mode:- Cut & Rear Discharge
Cut & Collect
Cut & Side Discharge
Cut & Mulch
Combination Throttle
& Choke lever
Side Discharge Chute

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IMPORTANT-Read these instructions
thoroughly before operating the lawn mower.
GENERAL OPERATION & SAFETY RULES
 Always use this machine responsibly.
 Keep hands & feet AWAY from any moving
parts of the mower.
 Wear protective footwear.
 Thoroughly inspect the area to be mown
and ensure any objects that could damage
the machine or impair its use are removed.
 Keep clear of children, other people and
pets whilst mowing.
 Ensure the engine is NOT running when
moving the machine across gravel drives,
path ways or roads.
 Ensure the engine is NOT running when
inspecting the mower, making adjustments
or emptying the grass collector.
Running In:-
All new machinery needs time to settle in. The
key areas for observation are:-
 Oil level
 Drive, Throttle/Choke and Safety Stop
cables. They will stretch from new as they
are under continuous tension when the
mower is in use. Adjust as necessary to
ensure the smooth running of your mower.
ASSEMBLY & PRE-OPERATION
Note:- Your lawn mower is shipped for safety
WITHOUT OIL OR PETROL in the engine.
 Lift mower and accessories out of the
packaging.
 Attach the rear wheels.
 Slowly raise the handle ensuring that you
DO NOT pinch or damage the control
cables.
 Tighten the handle bolts attached to the
main deck.
 Gently tighten the red quick release levers
half way along the main handle and lock
into position-IMPORTANT, DO NOT over
tighten the levers or use too much force or
they may break.
 Attach the grass collector bag to its support
frame.
 The mulching blade is already inserted in
the mower for shipping purposes but can
easily be removed if an alternative cutting
mode is required.
 The mulching blade can be removed by:-
1. Lifting the rear discharge flap
2. Holding the mulch blade firmly as
shown and applying pressure at point
(3) above to un-clip and remove.
To re-insert locate pins (2) above, and
clip (3) into slot
 Open oil filler and add 0.6L of type SAE30
oil to the engine.
 Add petrol via the fuel filler WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable, only refuel
outdoors and do not smoke.
 Check that the battery is connected to the
mower and that it is fully charged.
CAUTION:- DO NOT overfill the engine with
oil as this could cause it to smoke and damage
your engine. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel.
 IMPORTANT-ensure the engine is NOT
running whilst carrying out adjustments to
the mower at any time.

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MOWER OPERATION
1. Select the cutting mode required and set.
A) Cut and Rear Discharge - ensure
mulch blade is removed, side
discharge is closed and collector bag is
removed.
B) Cut & Collect - attach collector bag
by lifting rear flap and hooking bag on,
ensure mulch blade is removed and
side discharge is closed.
C) Side Discharge - slacken nut on top
of side chute, extend side chute fully
and re tighten nut. Ensure mulch blade
and collector bag are removed.
D) Mulch - insert mulching blade as
shown on page 3. ensure side
discharge chute is in the closed
position, collector bag is not required.
2. Operating Levers:-
A) Safety/Stop - the engine will not
start or run unless the lever is fully
pulled forward to the main mower
handle and held in that position. As
soon as this lever is released the
engine will stop.
B) Drive Lever - this lever when
pushed and held forward to the main
mower handle will engage the self
propelled drive mechanism, as soon as
it is released the mower will stop
moving forward.
3. Height Adjustment:-
Set the desired
cutting height by
adjusting the side
lever
STARTING THE MOWER
Check List-
1. Set desired cutting mode
2. Set cutting height
3. Check oil level
4. Check fuel level
5. Battery charged & connected
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine using either of the
methods below:-
1. the throttle / choke level must be fully
forward in the choke position
2. the Safety / Stop Lever must be fully
depressed against the main handle
Key Starting:- turn the ignition key, in short
bursts until the engine starts.
Manual Pull Start:- If the battery is flat the
mower can still be started with the manual pull
start. Do not allow starter cord to snap back.
Once running, slowly pull back the throttle /
choke lever to the running position adjusting to
the required speed.
STOP ENGINE
 To stop the engine, release Safety / Stop
Lever turn the ignition key to off position.
NOTE:- due to protective coatings on
various parts of the engine during
initial use a small amount of smoke
may be present.
To begin mowing push the ‘drive lever’
forward to the main mower handle to engage
the drive mechanism.
STRIPE EFFECT LAWN
The rear of the mower is fitted with a flap
which will create a stripe effect on the lawn.
Safety/Stop
Lever
Drive Lever

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EASY CLEAN SYSTEM
It is important to clean your mower after each
cut removing debris on the outside and
underside of your mower.
The easy clean system will help to keep the
underside of your mowing deck clean and free
of grass and dirt.
The mower is fitted with a male standard hose
quick fit connector, that is easily attached to
the majority of hose pipes.
1. Fit hose pipe to fitting.
2. Start mower
3. Turn hose pipe on.
As the water hits the spinning blade it
automatically cleans the blade, additionally the
water is thrown from the blade around the
underside of the deck cleaning it.
The paint may peel in certain areas due to the
abrasive action and moisture from the grass.
Use a rust proofing paint to protect these
areas from corrosion, this will extend the life of
your mower.
MAINTENANCE
Changing the oil:- the oil drain plug is located
at the base of the engine. Remove the drain
plug and carefully empty the oil into a
container. Replace the drain plug and refill
with 0.6L SAE30 oil. To check the oil level
unscrew the filler cap which has an integral
dipstick, With the cap sat on the rim of the oil
filler (not with the cap screwed in) remove it ,
the oil should be between the min-max marks
on the dipstick.
MAINTENANCE cont…
Spark Plug:-Once the engine is cool remove
the spark plug and clean with a wire brush.
Check the gap with feeler gauges and set the
gap to .75mm (0.030”) and replace-DO NOT
over tighten.
Air Filter:-unclip the air filter cover remove the
sponge element and replace.
Draining the Fuel Tank & Carburettor:-
offset near the base of the carburettor is a
drain bolt. Using a suitable container remove
the drain bolt and funnel the fuel into the
container. This will drain the fuel from the
carburettor and the fuel tank.
MAINTAINING THE BATERY
It is recommended that if the mower is not to
be used for long periods of time the battery
should be disconnected and charged to
maintain battery level ready for use.

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SERVICE PERIOD
Perform at each time
period or hours of
operation, whichever
comes first.
Before
Each
Use
First
Month
Or
5 Hrs
Every 3
Months
or
25 Hrs
Every 6
Months
or
50 Hrs
Every
Year
or
100 Hrs
Every 2
Year
or
250 Hrs
Engine Oil Check 
Replace  
Air Cleaner Check 
Replace 
Spark Plug Check 
Replace 
Fuel Filter Clean 
Fuel Pipe Check Every 2 Years (replace if necessary)
SERVICE & SPARES
At Rhyas we offer a complete spares and
service back-up including specific service kits
for all our mowers.
Please call 01568 620444 for more details.
Or visit www.ishop247.co.uk
CHANGING BLADES
Should you need to change the blade on your
mower - undo the retaining bolt on the base of
the blade - NOTE THE BOLT HAS A LEFT
HAND THREAD. Position the new blade and
tighten the bolt.

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UK. Subject to change.
Document Ref: Rhyas GT22SPE
Product code: 53053
Copyright: These instructions are the sole property of Rhyas and may not be reproduced.