Ryobi ACRM026 Manual

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under-
stand the operator's manual for their riding lawn mower
before using this accessory. Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these
instructions also.
PACKING LIST
Bagging Blades (2)
Hitch Pin
Bags (2)
Lower Bagger Tube
INSTALLING THE BAGGING KIT
The ACRM026 Bagging Kit is compatible with RYOBI
RYRM8002 riding lawnmower. This kit includes a bagger and
special mower blades designed to be used when bagging.
Install the blades first, then install the bagging kit.
REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK
See Figure 1.
If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower
to make accessing the blades easier when changing.
 Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
 Disconnect the cables that connect the cutting deck to
the mower.
 Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.
 Remove the 4 hitch pins and washers that secure the
cutting deck in place.
 Slide the deck out from under the mower.
 Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the
mower.
INSTALLING BAGGING BLADES
See Figures 2 - 3.
CAUTION:
Only use replacement blades and nuts authorized by the
manufacturer of your riding mower. Use of blades and
nuts not authorized is hazardous and may damage your
riding mower.
 Make sure the blade is not engaged.
 Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking
brake.
 Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position
to allow access to blades.
NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift
or using a jack and jack stands, or remove the cutting
ACRM026 Bagging Kit With Boost
For Use With RYOBI RYRM8002 42 in. ZTR Riding Lawnmower
Bagger Bracket
Bagger Cover
Upper Bagger Tube
CUTTING
DECK
HITCH PIN
WRENCH
deck as described in the previous section to gain access
to the blades.
WARNING:
If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure the
mower is properly secured and the parking brake is set
before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower
could cause it to fall, resulting in possible death or seri-
ous personal injury.
1 – English
CABLE
WASHER
BLOCK OF WOOD
Fig. 1
BLADE
Fig. 2