Troubleshooting - Ryobi RM480e Original Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If these solutions do not solve the problem, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.
Problem Possible cause
The battery charge is low.
The charger is connected to the product.
The product does
The start key is not installed or is in the OFF
not start.
position.
The battery cables are not properly
connected.
The start key is not installed or is in the OFF
position.
The parking brake is engaged.
The product won't The direction control switch is in the neutral
move. (N) position.
The brake is pressed and/or accelerator
pedal is not pressed.
The charger is connected to the product.
The tyre air pressure is uneven.
The mower deck is not level.
The product is
The blade is worn, bent, loose, or dull.
cutting grass
unevenly.
There is build-up of debris under the
product.
Mowing speed is too fast.
Wet grass clippings sticking to the underside
of the deck.
The grass is too high.
The product is not
mulching properly.
The blade is worn, bent, loose, or dull.
The mowing speed is too fast.
The blade is unbalanced, loose, or
excessively or unevenly worn.
The product is
vibrating at a higher
The motor shaft is bent.
speed.
Solution
Charge the battery.
Disconnect the charger from product.
Insert the start key and turn it to the ON position.
Check and clean all battery connections.
Insert the start key and turn it to the ON position.
Disengage the parking brake.
Set the direction control switch in the desired
direction (forward or reverse).
Release the brake pedal and step on the
accelerator pedal.
Disconnect the charger from product.
Check the air pressure in all four tyres.
Perform cutting deck level adjustment.
Replace the blade.
Clean the underside of the mower housing.
Mow at a slower speed.
Wait until the grass dries before mowing.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again
at the preferred height.
Replace the blade.
Mow at a slower speed.
Replace the blade.
Stop the motor, and remove start key. Inspect
for damage. Have the product serviced by an
authorised service centre before restarting.