ryan REN-O-THIN 544865B User manual

Part No. 2703562
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Operation, Parts, Service
REN-O-THIN
MODEL 544865B

1 GENERAL INFORMATION
100–09–00–CU
2000 Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products
Lincoln, Nebraska •All Rights Reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT!
THIS MANUAL WILL AID YOU IN THE SAFE
OPERATION AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT. READ MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING OPERATION. IF ANY
PORTION IS NOT CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD,
CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR
CLARIFICATION.
To make sure you are fully aware of safety and service
information, the following two symbols are used
throughout this manual.
!This symbol is used throughout the manual to
alert you to information about unsafe actions or
situations, and will be followed by the word DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION. DANGER indicates
immediate hazards that may result in severe injury or
death. WARNING indicates unsafe actions or situations
that may cause severe injury, death and/or major
equipment or property damage. CAUTION indicates
unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury, and/or
minor equipment or property damage.
NOTE: This appears next to information or instructions
which will help you operate and maintain your
equipment the right way.
WARNING
The information and instructions included in
this manual alert you to certain things you
should do very carefully. If you do not, you
could:
•hurt yourself or others.
•hurt the next person who operates the
equipment.
•damage the equipment.
This manual contains essential operation and
safety information and must remain with the
unit at all times, within easy access of any op-
erator.
!
Additional manuals are available through your dealer.
IMPORTANT!
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD NOT BE MODIFIED OR
ADDED TO WITHOUT THE MANUFACTURER’S
AUTHORIZATION.
WARNING
Altering this equipment in any manner which
adversely affects the equipment’s operation,
performance, durability or use, may cause haz-
ardous conditions.
!
Direct any inquiries to:
Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products
Attn: Director of Engineering Services
P.O. Box 82409
Lincoln, NE 68501–2409 USA
SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
All information contained in this manual is the latest
available at the time of printing. Textron Turf Care and
Specialty Products reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Whenever a name brand product is specified, an
equivalent product may be used unless stated otherwise.
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effort to keep owners informed of all safety related
information. Therefore, changes in ownership and/or
address should be reported to the manufacturer.
Your dealer has REGISTRATION CHANGE FORMS
which will be filled out and filed by the dealer for his
records, and a copy will be sent to the manufacturer.
DEALER INFORMATION
For your nearest dealer location write to:
Textron Turf Care and Specialty Products
Attn: Sales Coordinator
P.O. Box 82409
Lincoln, NE 68501–2409 USA
In the USA and Canada call 1–888–922–8873 (dealer
information only).

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION Inside Front Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 IDENTIFICATION 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 SPECIFICATIONS 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 SETUP 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Equipment and Parts Inspection 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Reel Installation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Pulley and Belt Installation 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Handle and Cable Installation 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 Wheel Bearing Lubrication 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Blade Height Adjustment 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 OPERATION 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Daily Pre-operation Check 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Starting the Engine 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Tips for Operating the Unit 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Reels and Suggested Uses 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 SERVICE 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Belt Replacement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Lubrication 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Blade Replacement 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 Belt Guard Rod Adjustment 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 Touch Up Paint 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 STORAGE 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Daily Storage 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Extended Storage 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 TORQUE CHART 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 SERVICE MAINTENANCE RECORD 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 DECALS 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 CHASSIS GROUP 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 ENGINE AND GUARD GROUP 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 FLAIL BLADE REEL 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 1/8” FIXED BLADE REEL 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 1/16” FIXED BLADE REEL 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 1/32” FIXED BLADE REEL 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 HANDLE 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTES

IDENTIFICATION 2
1
2 IDENTIFICATION
The Model Number and Serial Number are printed on the
nameplate decal located on the back of the chassis (see
Figure 1). These numbers must appear on all
correspondence concerning this unit.
1
FIGURE 1
1. Nameplate Decal
3 SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis 12 gauge steel, formed and welded. . . . . . . .
Reduction 1.33:1 (engine to reel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase 14 5/8” (371 mm) at level position. . . . . . .
Reel Speed 2700 RPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Width 18” (457 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Depth 7/8” (22 mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Adjustment 1” (25 mm) above ground level. . .
to 7/8” (22 mm) below ground level
Weight (less reel) 106 lbs. (48 Kg.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6.5 h.p. Briggs and Stratton. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
model no. 121432 type 0120 trim E1,
four cycle, aluminum cylinder with cast
iron sleeve, 3600 RPM governor– no
load, recoil starter.