Replacing Wheels; Storing The Product - Ryobi RLM46160S Original Instructions Manual

REPLACING WHEELS

See figure 16.
WARNING
Use only the manufacturer's replacement wheels. Using
wheels that are not approved by the manufacturer is
hazardous and could result in serious personal injury.
■ Stop the product. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool
down. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Remove the spat (hub cap).
■ Remove the nut from the wheel axle, then remove the
wheel.
■ Replace with new wheel and reinstall nut to secure.
■ Assemble the spat (hub cap).

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.
To lower the handle before storing
See figure 17.
■ 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
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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 before storing or transporting. Disconnect the
spark plug wire.
■ Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the
product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Do not store outdoors.
■ For transportation in a vehicle, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons,
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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