Ryobi ACRM018 Operator's Manual page 6

 Insert the front bagger bracket into the hole on the rear
of the mower as shown.
 Install the nut and finger tighten to steady the bracket
during assembly. Do not tighten securely at this time.
 Install the left and right lower supports. Be sure the but-
tons release into the holes in the frame to lock securely.
 Place upper bag supports on the rear support. Be sure
the buttons release into the holes in the frame to lock
securely.
 Align the upper bag supports and the lower rear support
so the assembly slides onto both the front bagger bracket
and lower bag supports at the same time. Be sure the
buttons release into the holes in the supports to lock
securely.
ASSEMBLING THE GATE LEVER SUPPORT
AND GATE
See Figures 9 - 11.
The connector plate for the lever support comes loosely
installed onto the gate release lever allowing the plate to be
easily mounted onto the gate lever support.
 Locate the two hex head bolts and nuts.
 Hold the lever with one hand and spread the plate with
your fingers of your other hand to allow the plates to slide
over and under the gate lever support.
 Insert the bolts through the top plate, through the support
and out through the bottom plate.
 Install the nuts onto the bolts and securely tighten all four
bolts and set aside.
 Locate the gate and the two Y supports.
 Position the Y support to the outside of the gate with the
crimped end facing outward.
NOTE: The two Y supports are not identical. Be sure the
crimped side of the tube is facing to the outside of the
gate and leaning in the correct direction as shown before
fastening.
 Insert the bolt from the inside of the gate and through
the Y support. Attach the washer, acorn nut, and tighten
securely.
 Repeat these steps for remaining side.
 Attach the gate lever support to the top of the Y supports
as shown and set the gate assembly aside.
INSTALLING THE GRASS BAG
See Figures 12 - 14.
The grass bag is easier to install when the frame assembly
is removed from the lawnmower.
 Remove the nut from the bottom of the frame assembly
and lift it from the lawnmower. Set the frame on its side
as shown.
ASSEMBLY
 Unfold the grass bag and place it over the frame assembly.
 Pull one of the side clips over the frame rail and secure
it in place as shown.
 Fasten the clip on the other side and proceed to fasten
the remaining clips around the frame.
NOTE: One clip is located inside the bag. Be sure it is
attached before proceeding to the next step.
 Adjust the hook and loop straps to make sure they are
closed around the frame assembly mounting bracket.
Avoid any large openings that would allow the grass
clippings and debris to escape during operation.
INSTALLING THE GATE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 15 .
 Place the completed gate assembly on a flat, level surface.
 Position the grass bag assembly over the gate.
NOTE: The grass bag assembly is in the correct position
when the magnetic latch connects.
 Insert a bolt through a sleeve and slide it through the gate
assembly, washer, and top hole of the tab on the frame.
 Install the nut and tighten securely. Repeat steps for other
side.
INSTALLING THE BAGGING ASSEMBLY
See Figure 6 and 16.
 Lift the bag assembly and align the bolt of the frame to
the hole on the bagger bracket on the back of the lawn-
mower.
 Install the nut and tighten securely.
 Locate the cable inside the grass bag and secure it to
the center of the gate as shown using the bolt and nut.
INSTALLING THE UPPER AND LOWER TUBES
See Figures 17 - 20.
 Lift and hold the mulch cover. Remove the side discharge
chute if installed.
 Install lower bagger tube to side discharge outlet by plac-
ing opening over tab on mower deck frame, then hooking
the latches to the frame as shown.
 Install the top end of the upper bagger tube (side with
bag full indicator) into the inlet sleeve in the back of the
grass catcher cover.
NOTE: Make sure the inlet sleeve is pulled out and the
upper tube is completely inserted inside the bagger top.
 Pull the upper tube back out of the cover just far enough
to connect the two tubes together, lining up the hole in
lower tube latch with tab on upper tube. Push the lower
tube latch over the upper tube tab to secure.
 Locate the boost connector port, open the cap, and con-
nect the quick connector cable from the lower tube.
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