Ryobi ROM-65P Operation manual

6986349 (STD)
09-11

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plastic strap

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screwdriver
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lock nut
screw

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Safety switch
Safety switch

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IMPORTANT - -
machine showing pictographs illustrating the main operating precautions
of the machine, the user is therefore responsible for replacing them in the event of their beco-
ming detached or illegible.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.
To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through this OWNER’S MANUAL
before using the product.

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LABEL POSITION

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DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS
WARNINGS!
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
HAZARD - -
HAZARD -
operations on the machine, and before unblocking the grass unloading
in the manual.
HAZARD -
HAZARD -
and all the moving parts to come to a halt before touching them. The blade
will continue turning for some time after switching off the engine or disabling
the blade control.
STOP

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HAZARD - Risk of overturning on steep gradients.
> 25% > 25% > 15%
HAZARD - Risk of overturning on steep gradients.
Do not use the machine on lawns with gradients of more than 25% (14°).
Do not use the machine on lawns with side gradients above 15% (8°).
HAZARD - Hot surfaces: danger of burns.
or servicing the engine itself.

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MACHINE
HAZARD!
"SA-
FETY PRECAUTIONS", before, during
and after using the machine.
Keep this manual and all the attachments
must be handed over together with the machine.
a) IMPORTANT
with the instructions in this manual and
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sure correct and safe machine use.
b) Never allow children under 16 and people not
the lawnmower.
minimum operator's age.
Never start and use the lawnmower near
pets.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is liable
in the event of accidents or damages occurring
e)
of trailer.
mechanical parts.
- Incorrect use of the machine, as indicated in
f) IMPORTANT Users of the lawnmower
do not use the machine when tired, fee-
or medicinal products that reduce promptness
of reactions.
TRAINING
focus in particular on:
- being careful and concentrated during work;
- the fact that a machine sliding down a gradient
cannot be controlled using the brakes. The
main causes of losing control of the machine
are:
- lack of wheel grip;
- too much speed;
- inadequate braking;
- machine not suitable for job to be done
- lack of acquaintance with effects deriving
a) During work, wear solid shoes with non-slip
soles, and protective clothes.
b) -
or wearing sandals.
e)
f)
.
Keep the petrol in containers that are
not smoke during refuelling.
engine. Do not remove the tank cap
engine is running or hot.
attempt to start the engine, but move
Close back the petrol tank and the
caps.
c)
d)
g)
3.
c)
d)
f-1)
f-2)
f-3)
f-4)
f-5)

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ged.
blade, the blade fastening screws and the
cutters are not worn or damaged. Replace
fastening screws in complete series to maintain
proper balancing. Repairs and maintenance of
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sed after-sales centre.
OPERATION
a) HAZARD! Do not operate the engine
in a secluded or restricted area where
b)
Before starting the engine, disconnect the
blade, place the gearshift in “neutral” (N) and
engaged the parking brake.
As far as possible, avoid using the lawnmower
on wet grass.
e)
Check the limits indicated in the manual.
CAUTION - Risk of overturning on steep
gradients.
#Do not use the machine on lawns with gra-
dients of more than 25% (14°).
#Do not use the machine on lawns with side
gradients above 15% (8°).
f) Remember, there is no such thing as a “safe”
gradient. Moving on sloped lawns requires
To prevent overturning:
slopes;
- speed must be reduced on slopes and sharp
bends;
- never move down slopes with the gear shift
in neutral (N); engage a lower gear;
- be careful of mounds, bumps and hidden
hazards;
up or down.
slopes.
lawns and when the lawnmower is transported
to and from the work area.
i)
to not tamper to increase the engine speed. If
the speed of the engine is too high, this could
cause personal injuries.
k) Disengage the blade and drive control before
starting the engine.
l)
unloading opening.
Before leaving the driving seat:
- place the gearshift in neutral (N) and engage
- disengage the blade and lower the blade
deck;
inspection, cleaning and servicing
operations on the machine, before
unblocking the grass unloading pipe,
stop the engine, take out the ignition
manual.
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and repair operations on the cutting
parts, stop the engine and take out
the spark plug wire, and keep the
prevent accidental starting.
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de and all the moving parts to come
to a halt before touching them. The
blade will continue turning for some
time after switching off the engine or
disabling the blade control.
> 25% > 25% > 15%
STOP
g)
h)
c)
d)
g)
h)
j)
m)
n)

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o) Disengage the blade during transport and
p)
disengage the blade:
-before leaving the machine;
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-before removing the grass bag;
-before adjusting cutting height if the operation
is not performed from the driving seat.
Make sure the accelerator is at minimum
before switching off the engine.
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nect the spark plug wire;
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the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire
damage.
the engine again; use the services of an au-
thorised after-sales centre.
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the cause of the vibrations. As a rule, unusual
vibrations are an indication of a problem.
a) Make sure all the nuts and screws are tight, so
the lawnmower is in good operating condition
and safe to use.
b) -
fore before cleaning, adjusting or repairing.
Never store the lawnmower in a secluded area
Wait for the engine to cool down, before storing
the lawnmower in a secluded area.
e)
petrol deposit area free of grass, leaves or
f)
worn or torn.
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cause damages and dangers.
the open.
i)
unguarded, lower the blade deck and remove
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sons starting the machine.
check, the tightening of the blade and of the
engine supporting bolts.
k) Blade sharpening and balancing adjustment,
The same applies to blade replacement with
a new one.
l) The lawnmower blade is sharp and can cut
the blade.
Your lawnmower has been designed in accordan-
a) prevent engine start unless all machine sa-
fety conditions are in place.
1) start switch in position
2) parking brake engaged
cutting blade disengaged
b) in case of lack of even one safety condition,
stop engine;
1) the operator leaves the driving seat with blade
rotation enabled.
2) the grass bag is lifted without having disenga-
ged blade rotation
blade rotation is engaged without the bag ha-
reverse gear is engaged without having disen-
gaged blade rotation.
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q)
r)
c)
d)
g)
h)
j)

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This machine is designed to be used in the open
air only as a lawnmower for lawns and gras-
sed area in gardens and in compliance with the
manual.
packaged in a metal crate to protect it during tran-
sport.
1remove the 6 screws and nuts con
necting the upper crate to the base (see
2
the upper iron crate so as to free the machine (see
3free the machine from the metal fasteners secu-
ring the 4 wheels to the base (with the aid of pliers
CAUTION!! To prevent damaging the
blade deck and blade, move these to
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ming this delicate unpacking operation.
The component parts of the machine to be as-
A)
B)
Grass bag frame
E) Screws and tools
F) Grass bag overturning lever
Casing
I) Grass bag
The lever selects:
- the four forward gears;
- the neutral position (N);
- the reverse gear (R);
APPLICATION
UNPACKIG (Fig. 1,2)
LOOSE PARTS LIST
J)
C)
D)
G)
H)
DESCRIPTION (fig.4)
22) Steering wheel column
23) Support base
24) Switch power plug
25) Rear cover fixing screw
26) Hook
27) Spring
28) Grass collection bag handle
29) Rod fixing screw
30) Multiple cap
31) Element
32) Battery
33) Battery terminal screw
34) Rubber strap
35) Flexible water hose
36) Junction
(see fig.5)