cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric IMPORTANT! shock. It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual ■ If operating a power tool in a damp location is before assembling, operating, and maintaining the unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) product.
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■ Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for ZERO-TURN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the TRAINING power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power ■ Always use safety protective devices. Do not use the tool repaired before use.
■ Before use, always visually inspect the product to ensure greater than 15°. Make a copy or cut out the slope guide at that blades, blade nuts, and the cutter assembly are not the back of this manual, and use it to determine if your slope worn or damaged.
■ Store the battery pack in a location where the ambient ■ Never allow children or others on the towed equipment. temperature is between 0°C and 20°C. ■ Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of ■ Use the battery pack in a location where the ambient load being towed.
and deflects grass clippings and debris away from the The tyre air pressure should only be measured or adjusted operator. Always ensure that the motor is off and the when tyres are cold. blades have stopped moving before inspecting, moving, TYRE REPAIR cleaning, or performing maintenance on the side discharge chute.
6. Battery latch The operator’s manual provides important safety 7. Quick-connect plug warnings and instructions on how to properly and safely operate and maintain the product. 8. Primary 80 V battery port The primary battery port can store up to 3 80V battery 30.
Apple App store or the Google Play 6. Blade speed store. Activate BLUETOOTH on your mobile phone. 7. BLUETOOTH From the home screen of your phone, launch the RYOBI 8. Menu ride-on mower mobile application. 9. Headlights on/off 2.
BLADE CHECK BATTERY UNDER TEMPERATURE RANGE 1. Blade check indicator 2. Battery under temperature 2. Hours remaining The battery packs are too cold. Allow the battery packs to warm up before resuming operation. BATTERY OVER TEMPERATURE RANGE LOW BATTERY 1. Battery over temperature The battery packs are too hot.
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R80XZTR42 Grass catcher boost button Blade engage knob Power switch with start key USB port Charging port Battery latch Quick-connect plug Primary 80 V battery port Seat suspension knob Headlights Parking brake Brake pedal Front tyre Know your product...
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Auto-stop plug Intelligent Drive System joystick Seat (with operator presence safety interlock system) Armrest knob Storage / 36 V battery pack booster port Dust cover Seat adjustment bar Rear tyre Deck height adjustment lever Deck wheels Side discharge chute Charger (80V) Mulch cover Hitch plate Battery pack (80V)
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Wear full eye protection, non-slip Insert the joystick through the dust Insert the hex screws and tighten heavy-duty gloves, substantial cover. Align the holes on the joystick securely with a hex key. Align the tabs footwear, and long trousers at all times with the holes on the mounting shaft.
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Install the seat, aligning the mounting holes to the mounting bracket on the mower. For side discharge chute configuration, Install bolts on each side. Tighten the bolts to secure the seat. lower down the side discharge chute, and secure with nuts and bolts. For side discharge chute configuration, Pull the seat adjustment bar to unlock the seat.
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M8x55 M8x55 Position the hitch plate at the rear side Lift the charging port cover, and connect Connect the charger to an AC outlet. of the mower. Install and tighten the the charger cable to the charging port. bolts. NOTE: Scan the QR code for more Step on the lower portion of the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake.
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Disconnect the charger from the Set the cutting deck to the preferred Insert the start key, and turn the key AC outlet once it is fully charged. cutting height. to the ON position. Pull up the blade Disconnect the charger cable from the engage knob to activate the blades.
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Driving the Levelling the Stopping/ Setting the p.22 p.19 p.31 p.21 product cutting deck Parking cutting height Transporting p.37 the product Storing the Adjusting the p.35 p.23 product brake Cleaning the Charging the Replacing the Adjusting the cutting p.34 p.25 p.29 p.26 deck wheels...
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DRIVING THE PRODUCT 1. Pull the seat adjustment bar to unlock the seat. Adjust the seat to the prefered position. Push back the seat adjustment bar to lock the seat. 2. Set the cutting deck to the preferred cutting height. WARNING: Before driving the mower to the mowing location or driving over gravelly surfaces, set the cutting deck to...
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NOTE: Start mowing the lawn by turning to the right so that the clippings discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow back and forth across the lawn, turning around the edges of the already mowed grass. NOTE: Pull the joystick backwards from the neutral position to move the mower in reverse in a straight line.
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STOPPING/PARKING WARNING: Park the mower only on a level surface. Do not park the mower on slopes. 1. Step on the brake pedal, and engage the parking brake. 2. Press the blade engage knob to stop the blades. Turn the start key to the OFF position, and remove the key.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 1. Step on the brake pedal, and engage the parking brake. 2. Press the blade engage knob to stop the blades. Turn the start key to the OFF position, and remove the key. NOTE: Always remove the start key when leaving the mower unattended, even if for just a brief period.
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE WARNING: Park the mower only on a level p.21 surface. Do not park the mower on slopes. 1. Stop the product. NOTE: Stand behind the mower, and push the mower forward to test if the brakes need adjustment.
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NOTE: Tighten the brakes by turning the adjustment nuts 1/4 turn at a time. Do not fully turn the adjustment nuts. 3. Continue to tighten the brakes until the mower no longer moves when pushed. NOTE: Contact an authorised service centre if the product continues to move when pushed after tightening.
CHARGING THE PRODUCT WARNING: Mount or place the charger in an area with adequate ventilation. Make sure 10°C - 60°C that the cooling fins are not covered. WARNING: Charge the product in normal conditions. Do not charge the product in extreme hot or cold environments.
p.21 REPLACING THE BLADE 1. Stop the product. 2. Set the cutting deck to the lowest cutting height. 3. Loosen the cable lock on the two blade cables between the deck and the frame, and disconnect the cables. 4. On each side of the cutting deck, remove the two hitch pins and washers securing the cutting deck to the mower.
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WARNING: Keep bare hands and feet away from the blades. Wear non-slip, heavy-duty gloves when handling the blades. 6. Insert a wood chock between the blade and cutting deck to prevent the blade from turning. Loosen the nut. 7. Remove the nut, curved spring washer, and blade.
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10. Slide the cutting deck into the mower. 11. Secure the cutting deck to the product using the two hitch pins and washers on each side of the cutting deck. 12. Connect the cables and tighten the cable lock. Maintenance...
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p.21 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DECK WHEELS 1. Stop the product. 2. Set the cutting deck to the lowest cutting height. 3. Hold the nut using a wrench on the rear side of the cutting deck wheel. Loosen the bolt on the front side of the wheel. 4.
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5. Install the wheel, bolt, and nut to the appropriate position. 6. Hold the nut using a wrench on the rear side of the wheel. Tighten the bolt to 5.4–8.1 Nm of torque on the front side of the wheel. 5.4-8.1 Nm Maintenance...
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p.21 LEVELLING THE CUTTING DECK 1. Stop the product. 2. Lift the side discharge chute. NOTE: If the mulch plug is installed, unhook the right latch from the hole on the housing. Unhook the left latch from the stud on the housing.
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NOTE: If the distance between the two sides is greater than 3.1 mm (1/8 in.) , a side-to- side adjustment is necessary. 5. On the side you wish to adjust, loosen the jam nuts. > 3.1 mm 6. Turn the adjustment nuts clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the side of the cutting deck.
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NOTE: For best results, the front tip of the blade should be from 3.1 mm to 9 mm (1/8 in. to 3/8 in.) lower than the rear tip. 9. If front-to-back adjustment is needed, turn the adjustment nuts clockwise to ≠...
NOTE: For mulching configuration, install the mulch cover. Lift the side discharge chute. Hook the mulch cover to the tab on the mower housing. Hook the right latch to the hole on the housing. Hook the left latch to the stud on the housing. Lower down the side discharge chute, and make sure that it is properly closed.
STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Store the product in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Do not store the product near any appliance that operates with flame, such as a gas water heater, clothes dryer, or furnace. Keep the product away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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4. Connect the power cord to an AC outlet. When powered and connected to the mower, the charger LED indicators illuminate to indicate the charger’s status. Wait for about 10 seconds for the LED indicators to turn green. NOTE: Disconnect the product from the charger when it is fully charged.
TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT 1. Set the cutting deck to the maximum height. 2. Insert the start key, and turn the key to the ON position. Push the blade engage knob to stop the blades. 3. Step on the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake.
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5. Step on the brake pedal, and engage the parking brake. 6. Turn the start key to the OFF position, and remove the key. NOTE: Always remove the start key when transporting the mower. Secure the mower as needed using straps or cables to prevent movement during transport.
CHARGER LED INDICATOR Battery Charger Battery Green Orange pack Red LED Action status pack inserted The charger is connected to the power supply. Power on Connect to a battery pack or tool to begin charging. Charger begins charging once the battery pack cools down.
TROUBLESHOOTING If these solutions do not solve the problem, contact an authorised service centre. 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 not start.
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Ensure that the phone is within 15 m of the product and try again. The product does not connect with the Uninstall and reinstall the mobile application. If the problem mobile application. persists, call RYOBI customer service at MY RYOBI (1300 697 9624).
80 V R80BAT10 (130662002DG9) Cut size 106.7 cm (42 in.) Charger R80CHA10 Turning radius NOTE: Visit your local special orders desk or contact RYOBI Driving speed customer service for replacement parts. Maximum speed 12.88 km/h (8 mph) ACCESSORIES Medium speed 9.66 km/h (6 mph)
■ When operating the mower, how do I bring the mower to FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS a complete stop? ■ Should the mower remain plugged into the charger when – To stop the mower, step on the brake pedal in front of not in use? the operator.
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Unit C, 70 Business Parade South, Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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