Ryobi RLM4619SME User manual

PETROL LAWN MOWER
Original Instructions
RLM4619SME
Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating and maintaining this machine.

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Thank you for buying a Ryobi lawn mower.
Your new lawn mower has been engineered and
manufacturer to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for,
it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate this mower until you have
read thoroughly and understood completely all
instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual.
Failure to comply may result in accidents involving re
or serious personal injury. Save operator’s manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■The lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
■Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to operate the mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
■Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and
pets while mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
■Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
●Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
●Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the
area.
●Never allow children to operate the machine.
●Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
■Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
■Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
■Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts.
■Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are
NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
■Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
product.
■Use the right appliance. Do not use the lawn mower for
any job except that for which it is intended.
■Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, bones, toys, or
other objects which can be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the engine is running.
■Replace any faulty mufflers.
■Before each use, visually inspect the mower to ensure
blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged.
■Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless
and extremely dangerous gas which can cause
unconsciousness or death.
■Operate the lawn mower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating the lawn mower. Do not operate
the mower while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the mower may result in serious personal
injury.
■Do not use the lawn mower in damp or wet conditions
or operate in the rain.
■Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
■Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
■Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk,
never run.
■Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
■Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid
tripping.
■Stop the engine if the mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the mower to and from
the area to be mowed.
■Do not operate the mower without the entire grass
catcher, or other safety protective devices in place
and working.
■Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
■Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade.
■Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
■Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
■Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is

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■Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
■When not in use, mower should be stored in a well-
ventilated, dry, locked up place out of the reach of
children.
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
■If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
■Disconnect the spark plug wire before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, transporting,
or storing the lawn mower. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the product
accidentally.
SERVICE
■Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in
injury to the user or damage to the product.
■Use only identical replacement parts when servicing
the product. Use of unauthorized parts may create
a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the
product.
■For service we suggest you return the product to your
nearest service centre for repair.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged
periods, ensure you take regular breaks.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
running.
■Do not leave the mower unattended while running.
■Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident.
■Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction, which may cause the material to ricochet
back toward the operator.
■Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view.
■Objects struck by the mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to
each mowing.
■Stop the engine, and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the discharge chute. The cutting blade
continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the
blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped
rotating.
■Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop and disconnect the spark wire before
cleaning the lawn mower, removing the grass catcher,
or unclogging the discharge guard.
■If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
●Stop the mower and disconnect the spark plug
wire.
●Thoroughly inspect the mower and grass catcher
for any damage.
●Repair any damage before restarting and
continuing to operate the mower.
■If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble. Check the condition of the blade,
as an unevenly worn or damaged blade can cause
abnormal vibration. Unevenly worn or damaged
blades should be replaced immediately to avoid the
risk of serious injury.
MAINTENANCE
■Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
■To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, muffler,
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, and
excessive grease.
■Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
■Keep machine in good working condition. Keep blades
sharp and guards in place and in working order.

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SYMBOLS
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOLS EXPLANATION
Precautions that involve your safety.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield
when operating this product.
Keep all bystanders at least 15 m away.
Keep all body parts and clothing clear of any belts or other moving parts.
To avoid injury, stay away from moving parts at all times.
Danger. Keep hands and feet away.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank or when handling
fuel.
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 91 ([R+M]/2) or
higher.
Use 10W30 API-SJ weight oil.
Throttle lever to maximum
Throttle lever to minimum
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep petrol from escaping around the cap.
Carefully pour petrol into the tank.
3X
Push the primer bulb 3 times.

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Set the throttle lever to max down against the handle.
Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.
The rear grass catcher
Mulching plug option
98
dB
86 dB
The guaranteed sound power level is 98 dB. The guaranteed sound pressure level is 86 dB.
C-Tick compliance. Product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 190cc OHV
No-load speed 2,700/min. (RPM)
Cutting path 460 mm
Height adjustments 10 positions, 10 mm−75 mm
Wheel size 7” front, 8” rear
Grass bag capacity 50 litres
Sound power level LwA 98.7 dB, K=3
Sound pressure level LpA 86.6 dB, K=3
Vibration: Left handle 9.721 m/s2, K=1.5
Vibration: Right handle 6.744 m/s2, K=1.5
Guaranteed value 98 dB
Net weight 35.25 kg
Gross weight 39.4 kg
Oil capacity 0.6 L
DESCRIPTION
See gure 1.
1. Primer bulb
2. Oil cap/dipstick
3. Fuel cap
4. Starter grip
5. Handle knob
6. Air lter element
7. Throttle
8. Grass catcher
9. Height adjustment lever
10. Rear discharge door (see gure 3)
11. Spark plug boot
12. Rope guide knob
13. Mulching plug (see gure 3)
14. Fuel tap
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Operation of this
product with damaged or missing parts could result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modication is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
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.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the mower
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Never operate the mower without properly working
safety devices in place and working. Never operate
the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of
the mower without properly working safety devices can
result in serious personal injury.
See gure 2 - 5.
■Raise the cutting blade height to the highest position
(which will make it easier to secure lower handle into
position).
■Place the handles in position. Feed the bolts through
the holes in the upper and lower handles, then tighten
handle knobs to secure the handles in place.
■Install grass catcher or mulching plug.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (FOR MULCHING
OPERATION)
See gure 3.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
■Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert the
right side first as shown.
■Slide the left side in to the left side of the rear opening
as shown.
■Push forward and then down until it locks in place
firmly seated inside the rear of the deck.
REMOVING THE MULCHING PLUG
■Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■Grasp the mulching plug by its handle, lift up then pull
the left side of the plug out and backwards first.
■Continue to pull the right side out and backwards away
from the rear of the deck.

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ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See gure 4.
■Snap the filter in place on the inner side of the top
cover.
■Snap together the top and bottom parts of the grass
catcher.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
■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.
OPERATION
WARNING
Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a
full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Read the operation manual and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Wear eye protection.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and
pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.
FUELLING AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly ammable.
■Store petrol in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale petrol vapors. Do not smoke
while refuelling or 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 doctor immediately.
■Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
FILLING THE TANK
See gure 6.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. 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 from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
After fuelling, never tilt the mower more than 25 degree
for this could result in fuel leakage and risk of re, and etc.
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 petrol 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 petrol 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 rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See gure 6.
Engine oil has a major in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
classication SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
■Be sure 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 the
oil ll hole but do not screw in.
■Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■Be sure mower is level and area round oil cap/dipstick
is clean.

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■Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See gure 6.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Starting the engine
■Turn the fuel tap to the open position.
■Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE: This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine that has already run for a few
minutes.
■Set the throttle lever to max down against the handle.
■Pull the starter cord until the engine runs. Release the
starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.
NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in
cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may cause
ooding and engine will not start. If you do ood the engine,
wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT
repeat priming steps.
Stopping the engine
Return the throttle lever to the stop position.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See gure 7.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the rst time,
adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 3 and 6 cm,
depending on the season.
■To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
■To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
SETTING HANDLE HEIGHT
See gure 8.
The height of the handle can be easily adjusted for
operator preference.
■Remove the handle knob.
■Slide out the handle bolt and adjust the height to the
other opening.
■Reinstall the handle bolt and knob. Tighten the knob
securely.
■Repeat on the other side of the handle.
MOWING TIPS
■Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
other objects that could damage the mower blades or
engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
■For best performance, always cut off one-third or less
of the total height of the grass.
■When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to
allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge
of the clippings.
■Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of
the deck and prevent proper catching of the grass
clippings.
■New or thick grass may require a narrower cut path.
■Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
SLOPE OPERATION
See gure 9.
■Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to
mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
■Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
■Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by
the blade.
■Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury.
■Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
See gure 10.
■Stop the mower and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop.
■Lift the rear discharge door.
■Grasp grass catcher by its handle and lift to remove
from mower.
■Empty grass clippings.
■Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass
catcher.

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■Turn on the water supply.
■Start the mower and run at full revolutions.
■Run the engine in place for approximately 30 seconds.
■Shut off the engine.
■Turn off the water supply.
■Inspect the underside of the mower deck for
cleanliness, and repeat the cleaning procedure if
desired.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
See gure 11.
For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp.
Replace a bent or damaged blade immediately.
WARNING
Only use replacement blades approved by the
manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not
approved by the manufacturer of your mower is
hazardous and could result in serious injury, damage
your mower, and void your warranty.
WARNING
Drain the fuel rst before tilting the mower to replace
the blade.
■Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
■Turn the mower on its side, carburetor facing up.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is facing up.
■Wedge a block of wood between the disc and mower
deck to prevent the disc from turning.
■Using a 16 mm AF wrench or socket (not provided),
loosen the disc bolt by turning the bolt in a
counterclockwise direction as viewed from the bottom
of the mower.
■Remove the disc bolt, lock washer, flat washer, and
disc.
■Place the new blade disk on the disc adapter, with
the curved blade ends pointing up towards the mower
deck and not toward the ground.
■If any of the individual blades are dull, damaged, or
need replacing, they should be replaced using only
original equipment parts. If any single blade needs to
be replaced then the complete set of four (4) need to
be replaced as a set. Failure to replace the blades as
a set may result in an out of balance situation resulting
in damage to the engine.
■Assemble the disc flat washer, lock washer, and blade
bolt on the shaft. Finger tighten the bolt by turning in a
clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the
mower.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease,
etc.
■Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper
tightness to ensure safe operation of the mower.
■Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around
the engine and engine cover. Wipe the mower clean
with a dry cloth occasionally. Do not use water.
SPARK ARRESTOR
■The product is fitted with a spark arrestor (which is
inside the exhaust), please note it is suggested that
the spark arrestor is only cleaned by a recognized
service agent).
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings (but not including the engine bearings)
in this product are lubricated with a sufcient amount of
high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal
operating conditions. Therefore, no further bearing
lubrication is required.
WARNING
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other material when performing blade maintenance.
Improper handling of blade could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, stop the mower,
allow the blade to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
CLEANING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE MOWER DECK
■Raise the mower to full height.
■Connect a female water hose connector (not supplied)
to the male hose connector on the mower deck.

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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
See gure 14.
Engine oil should be changed after every 25 hours of use.
Change the oil while the engine oil is still warm, but not
hot. This allows the oil to drain quickly and completely.
■Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
■Tip mower onto its side and allow oil to drain from the
oil fill hole into an approved container.
■Place mower upright and refill with oil following the
instructions in the Adding/Checking Oil section.
NOTE: Used oil should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more
information.
SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE
See gure 12.
The spark plug must be properly gapped and free of
deposits in order to ensure proper engine operation. To
check:
■Remove the spark plug boot.
■Clean any dirt from around base of spark plug.
■Remove spark plug using a 13/16 in. spark plug socket
(not provided).
■Inspect spark plug for damage, and clean with a wire
brush before reinstalling. If insulator is cracked or
chipped, spark plug should be replaced.
NOTE: The recommended spark plug models is NGK
BPR6HS.
■ Measure plug gap. The correct gap is 0.028 − 0.031 in.
To widen gap, if necessary, carefully bend the ground
(top) electrode. To lessen gap, gently tap ground
electrode on a hard surface.
■Seat spark plug in position; thread in by hand to
prevent cross-threading.
■Tighten with wrench to compress washer. If spark plug
is new, use 1/2 turn to compress washer appropriate
amount. If reusing old spark plug, use 1/8 to 1/4 turn
for proper washer compression.
NOTE: An improperly tightened spark plug will become
very hot and could damage the engine.
■Reinstall spark plug boot.
STORING THE MOWER
When storing the mower for 30 days or more:
■If using fuel stabilizer, follow stabilizer manufacturer’s
directions to add stabilizer to petrol in fuel tank. Run
engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.
WARNING
Do not store the lawn mower with petrol in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open ame
or spark.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
■Torque the disc bolt using a torque wrench
(not provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened.
The recommended torque for the disc bolt is
48–55 Nm (35–40 ft.lb.).
NOTE: It is not recommended to perform blade sharpening
by user.
REPLACING WHEELS
See gure 15.
■Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
■Remove spat (hub cap).
■Remove the nut from the wheel axle, then remove the
wheel.
■Assemble with new wheel and reinstall nut to secure.
■Assemble spat (hub cap).
CLEANING AIR FILTER
See gure 13.
The mower has a paper air lter, and it cannot be washed.
■Remove the air filter element cover by pushing in on
the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the
cover.
■Remove the paper air filter element for inspection.
■After removing the air filter element, most debris
can be removed by tapping it gently against a hard
surface, or brushing the surface lightly.
NOTE: A dirty air lter will restrict air ow and result in
damage to the engine. Air lter life is dependent upon
the environment in which the mower is used, and it
should be inspected regularly and replaced when dirty.
■Reinstall the new air filter element into the air filter
base.
■Replace and secure the air filter element cover.
NOTE: The filter element should be replaced annually
for best performance or sooner, if necessary.
■Replacement air filter elements can be purchased
from Ryobi through your local Bunnings Special
Orders desk.
FUEL CAP
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a re hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable lter and a
check valve. A clogged fuel cap will cause poor engine
performance. If performance improves when the fuel
cap is loosened, check valve may be faulty or clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if required.

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■If not using fuel stabilizer, allow the engine to run until
the mower is completely out of petrol.
■Once the engine has stopped, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop and disconnect the spark plug wire.
■Turn the fuel tap to the closed position.
■After cleaning the deck, restart the mower. Keep
the engine and blade running for a minimum of two
minutes, allowing underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly dry.
■Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc.,
for tightness.
■Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
■Store the mower in a well-ventilated area that is clean,
dry, and out of the reach of children.
■Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer
or rock salt.
To lower the handle before storing
■Loosen the starter rope guide knob. Remove starter
rope from guide and allow to retract into engine.
■Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the
handle and fold the upper handle down.
■Remove the handle knobs and bolts from each side of
the lower handle at the handle bracket, (mounted on
the mower deck).
■Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and
lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the
handle mounting brackets.
■Fold the lower handle forward, making sure not to
bend or kink the control cables.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Handle not in cor-
rect position.
Handle positioned incorrectly. Check to be sure that lower part of handle is pushed fully back
and snapped into proper position.
Handle knobs not tightened. Tighten handle knobs.
Mower not
starting.
No petrol. Fill the mower with petrol. Turn the fuel tap to the open position.
If the mower still does not start contact a servicing dealer.
Engine is ooded. Wait 15 minutes, then try starting mower again. Do not prime
before attempting to start.
Old fuel. Only use fresh fuel. Fuel over 30 days old may prevent the unit
from starting.
No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap
and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
Mower hard to
push.
High grass, rear of mower
housing and blade dragging in
heavy grass, or cutting height
too low.
Raise cutting height.
Mower vibrating at
higher speed.
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Replace blade.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, and inspect for damage. Have repaired by an authorized
service center before restarting.
Mower not mulch-
ing properly
Wet grass clippings sticking to
the underside of the deck.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
Mower not
catching properly
Cutting height set too low. Raise cutting height.
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Doncaster, VIC 3108, Australia
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Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
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