Operation - Ryobi RY48131 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Always turn off mower, make sure blades have stopped
moving, and remove the start key from the mower when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. This will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts and
blades for damage or uneven or excessive wear prior to
use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never use headphones or any electronic device, such
as a smart phone or tablet, while operating the mower.
Distracted operation can result in an accident that could
result in death or serious personal injury to the operator.
or a bystander.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Mowing your lawn
INSTALLING MULCH COVER
See Figure 2.
The mower is configured for side discharge when shipped.
If mulching is desired:
 Lift the side discharge chute.

OPERATION

STUD
MULCH COVER
BRAKE
PEDAL
 Place the mulch cover on the tab on the mower housing.
 Connect the mulch cover latches to the two side mount-
ing points on the mower deck housing.
 Release the side discharge chute.
WARNING:
Make sure the side discharge chute fully closes when
finished. Failure to do so could cause serious personal
injury.
12 — English
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
SIDE
DISCHARGE
OPENING
LATCHES
REVERSE PEDAL
PARKING
BRAKE
SIDE
Fig. 2
Fig. 3