Ryobi RY401180VNM Operation Manual - Page 13
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ASSEMBLY Release the rear discharge door. Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow. INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (FOR MULCHING OPERATION) See Figure 6. NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher. Remove start key and battery packs. Lift and hold the rear discharge door. Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a slight angle, as shown. Push the mulching plug securely into place. The tabs on the mulching plug should be seated in the slots at the bottom of the rear discharge opening, and the slot on the mulching plug should go over the tab in the center of the discharge opening. Lower the rear discharge door. Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready to mow. INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE See Figure 7. The mower comes prepared for mulching with the springloaded mulching cover already in place. If side discharge is desired, install the side discharge chute. NOTE: When using the side discharge chute, be sure the mulching plug is installed. Remove start key and battery pack. Open the side discharge opening by lifting and holding the mulching cover. Insert the side discharge chute as shown, aligning the two notches with the tabs on each side of the mulching cover. Lower the mulching cover until the tabs are seated into the notches on the side discharge chute. Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow. SETTING BLADE HEIGHT See Figure 8. When shipped, the blade on the mower is set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months. To adjust the blade height: Remove start key and battery pack. To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever and move it toward the back of the mower. To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever and move it toward the front of the mower. Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. 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: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior to use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts can result in serious personal injury. 9 - English