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Ryobi RM480e Original Instructions Manual

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RM480e

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  • Page 1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Ride-on Mower RM480e...
  • Page 2 Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Safety, performance, and dependability have plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk been given top priority in the design of your of electric shock. ride-on mower. ■ Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, INTENDED USE radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
  • Page 4 ■ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. ■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing Properly maintained cutting tools with and balance at all times. This enables sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind better control of the power in unexpected and are easier to control.
  • Page 5 or at temperatures outside the specified ■ Turn on the motor carefully according to range may damage the battery and instructions, and keep hands and feet increase the risk of fire. away from blades. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
  • Page 6 ● before clearing blockages or unclogging properly during bagging operation. the discharge chute ■ Never interfere with the intended function ● before checking, cleaning, or working on of a safety device or reduce the protection the product provided by a safety device. Check the proper operation of the safety devices ●...

  • Page 7: Transportation And Storage

    the product. Do not use the product on accessories. Such preventive safety steep slopes greater than 15°. measures reduce the risk of starting the product accidentally. ● Do not try to stabilise the product by putting your foot on the ground. ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY ●...

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    is moved on an inclined surface without MAINTENANCE stepping on the brake pedal or engaging the parking brake. When loading or unloading WARNING the product, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°. only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories, attachments.

  • Page 9: Clearing Blockages

    ■ Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blades ■ Cutting blade x 2 or wear gloves, and use extra caution when ■ Blade insulator x 2 servicing. ■ Blade spacer x 2 ■ When servicing the blades, be aware that ■...

  • Page 10: Symbols In This Manual

    Waste electrical products Keep all bystanders, especially should not be disposed of children and pets, at least 30 m with household waste. Please away from the operating area. recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. Beware of thrown or flying objects.

  • Page 11: Safety Labels

    If any of the labels come off the product or SAFETY LABELS become hard to read, contact an authorised The following labels are found on the product. service centre for replacement. For your safety, review and understand all of the labels before starting the product. UNDER SEAT...
  • Page 12 Drive speed max:3.35m/s Cutting rating power:1500W Blade RPM :3550/min Drive rating power:1200W Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited Ryobi Australia Help line: 1300 697 9624 www.ryobi.com.au www.ryobi.co.nz Ryobi New Zealand Help line: 0508 697 9624 Made in P.R.C.
  • Page 13 The following labels are found on the product. If any of the labels come off the product or For your safety, review and understand all of become hard to read, contact an authorised the labels before starting the product. service centre for replacement.

  • Page 14: Required Tools

    ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES UNPACKING ■ Remove the bolts securing the corner and WARNING side braces to the bottom frame, then lift the braces to remove them. To reduce the risk of injury, read and understand the assembly section of this ■...
  • Page 15 WARNING WARNING Use care when driving the product off of If no ramp is available, slowly and carefully the frame, and step on the brake pedal as drive the product off the frame in reverse needed to control the speed. The mower while looking down and behind.

  • Page 16: Loose Parts List

    Charger x 1 LOOSE PARTS LIST Bumper x 1 Seat assembly with safety interlock cable Keys x 3 Operator's manual (not shown) Steering column assembly Upper steering shaft x 1 WARNING Bolts x 2 If any parts are damaged or missing do not Steering column x 1 assemble the product until the parts are Steering column cover x 1...

  • Page 17: Installing The Seat

    INSTALLING THE SEAT WARNING See fig. 2 Strictly adhere to all torque wrench Remove the bolts and flange nuts from tightening specifications. Failure to do so the seat mounting brackets. could cause serious personal injury. Place the seat assembly over the mounting brackets and align the holes as shown.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLING THE STEERING COLUMN See fig. 3 - 4 Install the upper steering shaft into the STEERING WHEEL coupler, rotating as needed to align the COVER hole in shaft with the bolt hole in the coupler. Install and secure tighten two bolts to . FLANGE NUT 8.13 Nm (6 ft.lbs.) torque.

  • Page 19: Charging The Product

    INSTALLING THE BUMPER CHARGING THE PRODUCT See fig. 5 See fig. 6 Remove the flange nuts and hex head Mower batteries must be charged for 24 h bolts that secure the bumper cover to the before first use. To verify that the mower mower frame.

  • Page 20: Testing The Safety Interlock System

    "Installing the Seat" section. Charger OP48RM PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Input 220-240 V a.c., 50/60 Hz Ride-On Mower Output 48 V d.c., 7.5-8 A Model RM480e Charge time 17 h Drive motor Quick recharge 11 h Hardware version KTF04H20_CV008_20170906, (60%) KTF04H20_PV005_20170906...

  • Page 21: Know Your Product

    MULCH COVER CHARGER SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER BRAKE PEDAL CHARGING PORT SIDE DISCHARGE APPROVED CHUTE HITCH POINT REVERSE MODE BLADE DECK HEIGHT BUTTON ENGAGE KNOB CUP HOLDER ADJUSTMENT LEVER DIRECTION CONTROL HEADLIGHT SWITCH BUTTON F = FORWARD ACCELERATOR N = NEUTRAL PEDAL R = REVERSE CRUISE...

  • Page 22: Brake Pedal

    BRAKE PEDAL REVERSE MODE BUTTON The brake pedal slows down or stops the The reverse mode button allows the product product. to cut when maneuvering in the reverse direction. The blades stop if the product is CHARGER operated in reverse without pressing the The charger recharges the batteries of the reverse mode button.

  • Page 23: Engaging The Parking Brake

    WARNING SIDE DISCHARGE Do not allow familiarity with products to CHUTE make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. HOLE WARNING SIDE Always wear eye protection with side shields. DISCHARGE Failure to do so could result in objects being OPENING thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Seat

    DIRECTION CONTROL SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER BRAKE PEDAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Fig 11 SETTING THE CUTTING DECK HEIGHT Fig 10 See fig. 12 Before using the product, raise the deck ADJUSTING THE SEAT height to the cutting position best suited for See fig.

  • Page 25: Setting The Cruise Control

    WARNING Firmly hold the deck height adjustment lever CRUISE CONTROL fwhen setting the deck height and release BUTTON only when it is secure in the preferred slot. Quickly letting go of the lever may create a pinching or pulling hazard to the operator’s hand.

  • Page 26: Charger Led Indicator

    NOTE: The charger is equipped with a plug CHARGING featuring a grounding pin and must be plugged PORT into a matching outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not use CHARGER PLUG adaptors or modify the plug provided.

  • Page 27: Safety Interlock System

    WARNING Always connect the mower to the charger when it is not in use. If it is not possible to leave the mower charger connected, make sure to fully charge the batteries at least once a month. WARNING Charge the product in a well-ventilated area. Do not charge the product in a confined space.
  • Page 28 WARNING WARNING When the level of battery charge reaches Do not attempt to change the direction of the red zone on the battery charge indicator, operation while the mower is in motion. the blades automatically stop. Immediately Always come to a complete stop before return to the charging location, and recharge changing the mower direction.

  • Page 29: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS Press the reverse mode button. Pull up the blade engage knob, slowly See fig 19 step on the accelerator pedal, and reverse ■ Keep the mower blades sharp. mow as needed. ■ Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, toys, tree nuts, tree branches, WARNING and other objects that could damage the...

  • Page 30: Slope Operation

    when operating on slopes, as the bagging ■ Keep the mower deck and side discharge chute clean. Remove grass clippings, kit can change the stability of the mower. leaves, dirt, and any other accumulated ■ Always use the brakes when travelling debris before and after each use.

  • Page 31: Maintaining The Product

    Park the product on a level surface. MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT Raise the cutting deck to the highest position. WARNING ■ Position and secure a ramp to the trailer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Turn off the product, engage the parking brake, and remove the start key. Make NOTE: Use one full width loading ramp that sure that all moving parts have come to is at least 30.5 cm wider than the mower to...

  • Page 32: Removing The Cutting Deck

    WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, and penetrating oils, come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which can result in serious personal injury. Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover.
  • Page 33 WARNING CABLE If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure that the mower is properly secured and the parking brake is engage before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower could cause it to fall, resulting in death or possible serious personal injury.

  • Page 34: Tyre Maintenance

    WRENCH BLOCK OF WOOD BLADE Fig 24 BLADE HALF STRAIGHT CIRCLE POST SHAFT SIDES BLADE ALIGNED CIRCLE POST Fig 26 TYRE MAINTENANCE The product is equipped with tubeless tires with the following dimensions: BLADE ■ Front tyres: 38.1 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm CIRCLE (15 x 6 x 6 in.) HOLE...

  • Page 35: Tyre Repair

    ■ Continue rotating each nut 1/4 turn and WARNING testing until the mower can no longer be Maintaining correct air pressure in the moved by pushing. tyres is very important. Too little pressure After final adjustment, test the brakes by could allow the tyre to rotate off the wheel driving the mower at normal speed on flat rim.
  • Page 36 On the side you wish to adjust, loosen the HEX KEY jam nuts as shown. Turn the adjustment nuts clockwise to SCREWS raise or counterclockwise to lower the WASHERS side of the cutting deck. Each full turn of the adjustment nut changes the deck height approximately 0.48 cm (3/16 in.).

  • Page 37: Replacing The Batteries

    Stop the product on a level surface, and See fig. 31 - 34 engage the parking brake. Turn off the product, and remove the start NOTE: Use only RYOBI ride-on mower lead- key. acid batteries, part number 099749014036. Raise the mower seat.
  • Page 38 FLANGE SEAT BOLTS BATTERY TRAY FLANGE NUTS Fig 33 WARNING SAFETY INTERLOCK The battery tray is very heavy and requires CABLE two people to extend. Use a hydraulic tabletype cart (or similar device) to extend the tray. Failure to properly extend and WIRING support the battery tray could result in COVER...

  • Page 39: Storing The Product

    NOTE: Always abide by the safety warnings WARNING provided with the battery. Dispose of the Under abusive conditions, liquid may be old battery according to local and state ejected from the batteries; avoid contact. regulations. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Every Every Inspect Before Before 50 Hours Each Use Storage Hours or Yearly Check the brake operation Check the tyre pressure Check the safety interlock system Check for loose fasteners Clean debris from the product Check / Replace the mower blades Clean the battery terminals NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently when the product is used in dusty areas.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If these solutions do not solve the problem, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only. Problem Possible cause Solution The battery charge is low. Charge the battery. The charger is connected to the product. Disconnect the charger from product. The product does The start key is not installed or is in the OFF Insert the start key and turn it to the ON position.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING If these solutions do not solve the problem, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only. Problem Possible cause Solution The side discharge chute or opening Clean side discharge chute and/or opening. is plugged. The grass is wet. Allow grass to dry before mowing.

  • Page 43: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE...
  • Page 46 Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, and is used under license. Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand ©...

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