Storing The Product - Ryobi RLM46160PB Original Instructions Manual

STORING THE PRODUCT

When storing the mower for 30 days or more:
■ If using a fuel stabilizer, follow the stabilizer
manufacturer's directions to add stabilizer to petrol in
the fuel tank. Run the engine at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the
carburettor.
WARNING
Do not store the product with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
■ If not using a fuel stabilizer, allow the engine to run until
the product is completely out of fuel.
■ Once the engine has stopped, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop and disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Turn the product on its side (with carburettor facing up)
and clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the
underside of the mower deck.
■ Clean the underside of the mower deck.
■ Wipe the product clean with a dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, and fasteners for
tightness.
■ Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
■ Store the product in a well-ventilated area that is clean,
dry, and is out of the reach of children.
■ Do not store near corrosive materials, such as fertilizer
or rock salt.
■ Do not store outdoors.
To lower the handle before storing
See figure 3.
■ Loosen the starter rope guide knob. Remove starter
rope from guide and allow to retract into engine.
■ Remove the handle knobs and bolts from each side of
the lower handle at the handle bracket, (mounted on
the mower deck).
■ Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the
handle and fold the upper handle down.
■ 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.
TRANSPORTATION
■ Stop the product. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool
down.
■ Empty the fuel tank by running the engine until it stops.
Empty oil by following the instruction for changing oil.
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■ Secure the product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the product, or
loss of fuel.
WARNING
Use caution when lifting or tilting the product for
maintenance, cleaning, storage, or transportation. The
blade is sharp, keep all body parts away from the blade
while it is exposed.
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