Ryobi RYRM8001 User manual

Follow all instructions when assembling this riding lawn mower. If any parts are damaged or missing, those parts must be
replaced before proceeding.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, you must read and understand this assembly guide before attempting
to assemble this product.
Suivez toutes les instructions lorsque vous assemblez cette ton-
deuse électrique autoportée. Si l’une des pièces est endommagée
ou manquante, elle devrait être remplacée avant de poursuivre.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque de
blessure, vous devez lire et comprendre ce guide d’assemblage
avant d’assembler ce produit.
Siga todas las instrucciones al armar este podadora de pasto tipo
tractor. Si falta alguna pieza o hay piezas dañadas, dichas piezas
deben reemplazarse antes de proceder a utilizar el producto.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
debe leer y comprender esta guía de armado antes de intentar
armar este producto.
CONSERVER CE GUIDE POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE GUARDE ESTE GUÍA PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
SAVE THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
GUIDE D’ASSEMBLAGE
GUÍA DE ARMADO
ELECTRIC
ZERO TURN MOWER
TONDEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE
À BRAQUAGE ZÉRO
PODADORA ELÉCTRICA
DE GIRO CERO
RYRM8001/RYRM8001CAN
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Rules for Safe Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................2
Symbols.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Tools Needed.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................................................................4
Loose Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................5
Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
Final Preparation ...............................................................................................................................................................8
WARNING:
Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifica-
tions. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.
Allinformation, illustrations, photographs, and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Due to
updates or other changes, there may be some differences in
this manual. We reserve the right to make product changes
at any time, without notice and without incurring any obliga-
tion to make the same or similar changes to any products
previously built or sold.
Any person attempting to assemble this product must
have proper training and experience. Read this manual
carefullyandfollowallassemblyprocedures asdescribed.
All assembly must be completed with the unit on a level
surface.
RULES FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Electricity This product is considered to have hazardous voltage.
SYMBOLS
The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly:
TORQUE WRENCH
TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE
TOOLS NEEDED
SOCKET WRENCH WITH 12 mm
AND 14 mm SOCKETS AND 6 mm HEX BIT
(IF NOT USING TOOL KIT PROVIDED)

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UNPACKING
Remove the bolts securing the corner and side braces
to the frame bottom, then lift the braces to remove.
Cut the nylon straps securing the front and rear wheel
axles to the frame.
Removeboxescontaininglooseparts, assemblyhardware,
and documentation.
Remove and set aside all accessible packaging and wrap
from unit and parts. Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily oper-
ated the product.
WARNING:
If any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled
to your product when you unpack it, verify the part is
assembled correctly, is properly tightened, and is torqued
correctly (where applicable) before proceeding to the next
assembly step. Use of a product that may have been
improperly assembled could result in death or serious
personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
NOTE: Mower should be assembled while positioned on
the frame bottom. Once assembly is complete, raise the
cutting deck to its highest position, position a ramp next to
the frame bottom, release the parking brake and slowly and
carefully drive mower off frame.
WARNING:
Use extra care when driving the mower off of the frame.
Press the low speed drive button and carefully move the
joystick and/or press the brake pedal as needed to con-
trol the speed. When driving the mower off of the frame,
do not exceed the maximum recommended operation
angle of 15°. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in loss of control and result in death, serious personal
injury, or property damage.
NOTICE:
If no ramp is available, slowly and carefully drive the
mower off the frame in reverse while looking down and
behind. Driving the mower off the frame in the forward
direction without a ramp can cause damage to the
mower’s cutting deck.

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LOOSE PARTS LIST
1.
4.
2.
5.
3.
Key
No. Description Qty.
1 Side Discharge Chute .......................................... 1
2 Joystick Assembly
Joystick ............................................................ 1
Dust cover ........................................................ 1
Hex screws....................................................... 2
3 Charger ................................................................ 1
4 Seat Assembly ..................................................... 1
5 Tool Bag ............................................................... 1
6 Keys ..................................................................... 3
Key
No. Description Qty.
Assembly Guide (Not Shown) .............................. 1
Operator’s Manual (Not Shown)........................... 1
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not assemble
this product until the parts are replaced with new original
manufacturer’s parts or their equivalent. Assembly of this
product with damaged, missing, or incorrect parts could
result in serious personal injury.
6.

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Fig. 2
Fig. 1
WARNING:
Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifica-
tions. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification 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 remove the start key from the tool
when you are assembling parts.
INSTALL THE SEAT
See Figure 1.
Place the seat assembly over the mounting brackets and
align as shown.
Lower the seat clip so it is secured onto the mounting
bracket.
Attach the seat safety interlock cable to the plug on the
mower.
Attach the carabiner clips as shown.
Lower the seat.
INSTALL THE JOYSTICK
See Figure 2.
Insert the joystick through the dust cover as shown.
Align the holes on the joystick to the holes on the mount-
ing shaft.
Insert the hex screws and tighten securely with the in-
cluded hex key.
Align the tabs on the dust cover with the base and press
down to lock the dust cover into place.
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY
INTERLOCK
CABLE
SEAT
ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING
BRACKET
CLIP
PLUG
1
2
JOYSTICK
MOUNTING
SHAFT
JOYSTICK
SHAFT
JOYSTICK
SHAFT
BOOT
BOOT
HEX KEY
HEX
SET SCREW
CARABINER
CLIP

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Fig. 3
BATTERY QUICK-
CONNECT PLUGS
TABS
QUICK-CONNECT
PORT
Fig. 4
ASSEMBLY
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
SEAT
JOYSTICK
3
2
1
CENTER EDGE
CONNECTING THE 80V BATTERIES
See Figures 3. - 4
When shipped from the factory, the mower’s batteries are
disconnected.
To connect:
Place the joystick in the neutral andlocked position. (See
Learning to Drive the Mower in the Operation section
of the operator’s manual.)
Adjust the seat all the way forward.
Press the center edge on the battery compartment cover
to release the latch. The cover will raise to gain access
to the compartment below.
Install the battery pack’s quick-connect plugs. This plug
connects the batteries to the mower.
NOTE: Be sure each battery latch is locked to secure the
batteries.
Lower the lid to the battery compartment and press on
the center edge to engage the lock.
NOTE: Make sure the battery compartment cover is se-
curely locked before readjusting the seat. Check to be
sure the safety interlock cable is still connected.
BATTERY LATCH

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Check the air pressure in all tires before use. Improper air
pressure will affect handling, steering response, traction,
tire life, level cutting, and operator comfort. Be sure tires are
inflated to the pressure shown below.
NOTE:Tirepressureshould only be measuredoradjusted
when tires are cold.
Recommended
Pressure
Front Rear
19 PSI 18 PSI
WARNING:
Check the tire pressure carefully while inflating. Too much
air in the tire could cause the tire to burst, causing seri-
ous personal injury.
VERIFY MOWER CONDITION
Inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose
parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until
any missing or damaged parts are replaced.
CHARGE THE MOWER
See Figure 5.
Mower batteries must be fully charged before first use. To
verify mower batteries are fully charged, check the battery
level indicator.
To charge:
Insert charger plug into charging port on mower, making
sure it is properly connected.
Connectchargerto power supply using normal household
current of 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz.
Do not charge in an area of extreme heat or cold.
FINAL PREPARATION
Fig. 5
CHARGER
PLUG
CHARGING
PORT
Removethechargerfromthe mower once it is fullycharged
and ready for use.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting or movement of the mower
that could result in death or serious personal injury,
always remove the start key and set the parking brake
when leaving the mower unattended.
NOTICE:
Always connect the mower to the charger when the unit
is not in use. If it is not possible to leave the mower char-
ger connected, make sure to charge the batteries fully at
least once a month.

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Fig. 6
FINAL PREPARATION
TEST THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
See Figure 6.
This mower features a Safety Interlock System to protect
the operator by shutting off the blades if the operator leaves
the seat with the blades running. Test the system to be sure
it is working correctly.
To test:
Position the mower on a level surface.
Set the parking brake.
Make sure the joystick is in the neutral position and the
blade engage knob is down.
Install start key and turn to ON position.
Raise blade engage knob to activate blades.
Briefly lift off the seat, but do not get off the mower.
The blades should shut off within 5 seconds. If they don’t,
verify you connected the safety interlock cable as described
on page 6. If the cable is connected but the system still
doesn’t function, contact customer service. Do not operate
themoweruntilthe safety interlock system has been repaired.

2 — Français
AVERTISSEMENT :
Respectez strictement toutes les spécifications de couplage
de la clé dynamométrique. Ne pas le faire pourrait causer
de graves blessures corporelles.
Toutes les informations, illustrations, photographies et
spécifications contenues dans ce manuel sont basées sur les
toutesdernièresinformationsdisponibles relativementauproduit
au moment de la publication. En raison mises à jour ou d’autres
changements, il pourrait y avoir certaines différences dans ce
manuel. Nous réservons le droit d’effectuer des changements
au produit en tout temps, sans préavis et sans être obligés de
faire les mêmes changements ou des changements similaires
aux produits construit ou vendu auparavant.
Toute personne qui essaye d’assembler ce produit doit avoir
une formation et une expérience appropriées. Veuillez lire
ce manuel attentivement et suivre toutes les procédures
d’assemblage telles que décrites.
Toutl’assemblage de l’unité doit êtreeffectuésur une surface
à niveau.
RÈGLES À SUIVRE POUR UN ASSEMBLAGE SÉCURITAIRE
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Règles à suivre pour un assemblage sécuritaire.........................................................................................................................2
Symboles ....................................................................................................................................................................................3
Outils nécesaires......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Déballage ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Liste des pièces lâches............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Assemblage..............................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Préparation finale ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8