Filling The Tank; Starting/Stopping The Mower - Ryobi RLM4619SMB Original Instructions Manual

FUELLING AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly flammable.
■ Store petrol in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale petrol vapours. Do not smoke
while refuelling or handling fuel.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.

FILLING THE TANK

See figure 6.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING
After fuelling, never tilt the mower more than 25 degree
for this could result in fuel leakage and risk of fire, and etc.
NOTE: Always use petrol that is unleaded 91 or higher.
■ Clean surface around
contamination.
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep petrol from escaping around the cap. Rest the
cap on a clean surface.
■ Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
■ Wipe up any petrol spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 6.
Engine oil has a major influence on engine performance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
fuel cap to prevent
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the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/
dipstick is clean.
■ Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
■ Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
■ Slowly add oil. Fill to the "Full" line on dipstick. Do not
overfill.
NOTE: Check the oil level is sufficient by inspecting the oil
level with the dipstick seated.
■ Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area round oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.

STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER

See figure 6.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Pre-checks
■ Check the oil level is sufficient by inspecting the oil
level with the dipstick seated.
■ Check the petrol tank has sufficient regular unleaded
fuel.
■ Turn the fuel tap to the OPEN (ON
Starting cold engine
■ Set the throttle lever to "Max" (down against the
handle).
■ Firmly push and slowly release the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE: When pushing and releasing the primer bulb,
ensure your finger covers and seals the centre hole (in
the bulb), and you release the bulb at a slower pace.
This creates a partial vacuum, drawing petrol into the
primer from the carburettor. Pushing the primer bulb
forces fuel into the inlet manifold to enrich the mixture.
■ Pull the starter grip up to 2 times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after 2 pulls, repeat
the process of priming the fuel bulb 3 more pushes
and then pull the starter grip up to 2 pulls. Once the
engine starts, release the starter grip slowly so the
rope does not snap back).
■ Ensure the throttle lever is set to "Max" (down against
) position (22).