Assembly - Ryobi ACRM028 Operator's Manual

PACKING LIST
Bagging Blades (2)
Bagger Bracket
Square Tube
Counterweight Assembly
Hitch Tightener Plate Assembly
Cover Frame
Bagger Cover
Bags (2)
Upper Bagger Tube
Lower Bagger Tube
Hitch Pins (2)
Clips (2)
Operator's Manual
INSTALLING THE BAGGING KIT
The ACRM028 Bagging Kit is compatible with the RYOBI
RYRM8006 lawn tractors. This kit includes a bagger and
special mower blades designed to be used when bagging.
Install the blades first, then install the bagging kit.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figures 2 - 5.
If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower
to make accessing the blades easier when changing.
WARNING:
Wear heavy gloves at all times while handling the cutting
deck. Keep hands and fingers clear of pinch points.
 Move the mower to a level surface. Make sure the blade
engage knob is down.
 Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
 Move the deck height adjustment lever to the deck release
position.
WARNING:
The cutting deck lift is spring-assisted and under tension.
Serious personal injury can occur if the spring-assisted
deck lift is released suddenly. Always use the deck release
position to secure the deck height adjustment lever in
place while removing or installing the deck. Always keep
hands and fingers below and away from deck lift.
 Disconnect the power cables (2) that connect the cutting
deck to the mower.

ASSEMBLY

 Pull the deck release handle out and rotate toward the
back of the mower.
NOTE: To release tension on the quick release handle,
it may be necessary to pull up on the front of the deck
while pulling the handle back. You may also place a 3 in.
high block of wood under the middle of the front edge
of the deck to release the tension. See Figure 4, A and
B for hand placement.
 Repeat on the opposite side of the mower.
 Lift the deck and slide forward to detach the deck clip
from the J-hook.
 Slide the deck out from under the mower.
 Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the
mower.
INSTALLING BAGGING BLADES
See Figures 6 - 7.
WARNING:
Only use replacement blades and blade bolts authorized
by the manufacturer of your riding mower. Unauthorized
blades and/or blade bolts could break, allowing the blade
to come loose, resulting in possible serious personal
injury and damage to the mower.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact order
in which they were removed.
 Move the mower to a level surface. Make sure to set the
parking brake and blade engage knob is down.
 Stop the motor and remove the start key.
 Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position
to allow access to blades.
NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift or
using a jack and jack stands to gain access to the blades.
WARNING:
If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure the
mower is properly secured and the parking brake is set
before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower
could cause it to fall, resulting in death or possible seri-
ous personal injury.
 Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.
 Loosen the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (as
viewed from bottom of mower) using a 15 mm wrench
or socket (not provided).
 Remove the blade nut, spring washer, and blade.
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