Troubleshooting - Ryobi RLM4114 Original Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The handle is not in The handle is positioned incorrectly.
the correct position.
The handle knobs are not tightened.
The mower does There is no petrol.
not start.
The engine is fl ooded.
The starter rope is harder to pull now
than when it was new.
The mower is hard The grass to be mowed is too tall.
to push.
The mower housing and blade is be-
ing dragged through heavy grass.
The cutting height is too low.
The wheel assembly needs cleaning.
The mower is The blade is unbalanced.
vibrating at a higher
speed.
The motor shaft is bent.
The grass catcher The discharge chute is blocked.
is not being filled
up with grass even
though grass is
being cut from the
lawn.
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Possible cause Solution
Check and ensure that the lower part of handle is
pushed fully back and snapped into proper position.
Tighten the handle knobs.
Fill the mower with petrol. If the mower still does not
start, contact an authorised service centre.
Wait for 15 minutes, then try starting the mower again.
Do not prime before attempting to start.
Contact an authorised service centre.
Raise the cutting height.
Clean the wheel assembly. See the Drive Gear
Maintenance section.
Replace the blade.
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. Inspect for
damage. Have the damage repaired by an authorised
service centre before restarting the product.
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 grass
catcher and lift discharge chute cover. Beware of the
sharp blade and avoid contact. Remove the debris from
the discharge chute.
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