Replacing The Wheels; Storing The Product - Ryobi RLM46140 Original Instructions Manual

WARNING
Do not lubricate any of the wheel components.
Lubrication may cause the wheel components to fail
during use, which could result in product damage and/
or serious personal injury to the operator.
4. Reinstall the wheel gear with the arrows facing the front
of the product. Reinstall pins, washer, e-rings, and dust
cover.
NOTE: Ensure the left gear and right gear are in their
correct location.
5. Reinstall the wheel and the nut. Tighten the nut to
secure.
6. Reinstall the hub cap.

REPLACING THE WHEELS

See figure 17.
WARNING
Only use replacement wheels approved by the
manufacturer of the product. Using wheels that are
not approved by the manufacturer of the product is
hazardous and could result in serious personal injury.
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Allow blade to come to a complete stop.
2. Remove the hub cap.
3. Remove the nut from the wheel axle, then remove the
wheel.
4. Replace with a new wheel and reinstall the nut to
secure.

STORING THE PRODUCT

When storing the product 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
carburetor.
WARNING
Do not store the product with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
■ If not using a fuel stabilizer, allow the engine to run until
the product is completely out of petrol.
■ 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 carburetor 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.
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■ Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., 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 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 18.
■ Remove starter rope from the guide and allow it to
retract into the engine.
■ Remove the grass catcher.
■ Release the upper quick-release fasteners of the upper
handle and fold the upper handle down.
■ Release the lower quick-release fastener.
■ Fold the lower handle forward past the edges of the
handle mounting brackets and make sure that the
bracket supports the handle; otherwise, the air filter
may be damaged.
■ Close the lower quick-release fasteners and let the
bracket support the handle, making sure not to bend or
kink the control cables.
TRANSPORTATION
■ Stop the product, disconnect the spark plug wire and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop. Allow the
product to cool down.
■ Empty the fuel tank by running the engine until it stops.
Empty oil by following the instruction for changing oil.
■ Secure the product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
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