Features; Assembly - Ryobi RY401026 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Volt DC
Deck Size ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20 in.
Height Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................1-1/2 in. to 4 in.
Wheel Size ..............................................................................................................................................8 in. front, 10 in. rear
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator's manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper-
ating features and safety rules.
BATTERY COVER
The battery cover protects the battery port from moisture
and debris.
BATTERY STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The battery storage compartment offers a convenient place
for storing your battery or to store an extra battery pack.
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher collects grass clippings and prevents
them from being discharged across your lawn as you mow.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The height adjustment lever provides cutting height
adjustments.
MULCHING PLUG
When installed, the mulching plug covers the rear discharge
opening and allows the mower blade to cut and recut for
finer clippings.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing
List are included.

FEATURES

SELF-PROPELLED FEATURE
Pulling the levers upward to meet the handle turns on the
self-propelled feature of your mower.
SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
The side discharge chute directs the clippings out of the
mower deck when the grass is too tall for mulching.
START BUTTON AND BAIL
The start button and bail are located on the upper handle of
the mower. Engage the bail then depress the start button to
start the motor and blade.
NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the start button
is pressed first and the bail is engaged after.
START KEY
The start key must be inserted before the mower can be
started.
TILT SENSOR
The tilt sensor prevents the unit from starting if it is in a verti-
cal position or tilted at an angle greater than 45º.
VERTICAL STORAGE CAPABILITY
The folding handles allow for compact, upright storage in
your garage.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
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