Operation - Ryobi RY401180-4X Operator's Manual

 Release the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 6.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
 Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
 Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
 Push the mulching plug securely into place. The tabs on
the mulching plug should be seated in the slots at the
bottom of the rear discharge opening, and the slot on the
mulching plug should go over the tab in the center of the
discharge opening.
 Lower the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 7.
The mower comes prepared for mulching with the spring-
loaded mulching cover already in place. If side discharge is
desired, install the side discharge chute.
NOTE: When using the side discharge chute, be sure the
mulching plug is installed.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
 Remove start key and battery pack.
 Open the side discharge opening by lifting and holding
the mulching cover.
 Insert the side discharge chute as shown, aligning the
two notches with the tabs on each side of the mulching
cover.
 Lower the mulching cover until the tabs are seated into
the notches on the side discharge chute.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 8.
When shipped, the blade on the mower is set to a low- cutting
position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the
cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The
average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool
months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
 Remove start key and battery pack.
 To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
 To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts
and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior
to use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts
can result in serious personal injury.
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