Ryobi R80XZTR30 Manual page 19

DRIVING THE PRODUCT
1. Lift up the seat adjustment lever. While
holding the lever, slide the seat forwards
or backwards to the preferred position.
Release the lever, and make sure that the
seat is locked in position before operating
the mower.
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
the maximum height. If the lawn grass
is taller than the cutting deck at the
maximum height, pre-cut the lawn with
a brush cutter first and then gradually
mow the lawn down in stages until the
preferred cutting height is achieved.
3. Insert the start key, and turn the key to
the ON position. Pull up the blade engage
knob to activate the blades.
4. Step on the brake pedal to disengage the
parking brake. Pull up the joystick.
5. Drive the product using the Intelligent
Drive System joystick.
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