Cleaning Air Filter; Changing Engine Oil - Ryobi RLM46160S Traduction Des Instructions Originales

WARNING
Always protect hands by wearing heavy-duty gloves and
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
other materials when performing blade maintenance.
Improper handling of blade could result in serious
personal injury.
Be careful when replacing the mower blade. Ensure that
your fi ngers do not get caught between the moving blade
and the fi xed parts of the product.
For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp.
Replace a bent or damaged blade immediately.
WARNING
Only use replacement blades approved by the
manufacturer. Using a blade that is not approved by
the manufacturer of the product is hazardous and could
result in serious injury, damage to the product, and will
void your warranty.
WARNING
Drain the fuel fi rst before tilting the mower to replace the
blade.
■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Allow blade to come to a complete stop.
■ Turn the product on its side (carburetor facing up).
■ Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.
● Installing: See figure 11a
● Removing: See figure 11b
■ Using a 9/16-in. wrench or socket (not provided), loosen
the blade bolt by turning the bolt in a counterclockwise
direction as viewed from the bottom of the mower.
■ Remove the blade bolt, lock washer, flat washer, and
blade.
■ Place the new blade on the shaft. Make sure it is
installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the
mower deck and not down toward the ground.
■ Replace the flat washer, lock washer, and blade bolt
on the shaft. Finger tighten the bolt by turning in a
clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the
mower.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
order in which they were removed.
■ Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench (not
provided) to ensure the bolt is properly tightened.
■ The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 48–55
Nm (35–40 ft.lb.).
NOTE: Do not sharpen the blades, replace with new
item. Blades need to be properly balanced to avoid
damage and personal injury.

CLEANING AIR FILTER

See fig. 13
The mower has a foam air fi lter, and it cannot be washed.
For proper performance and long life, keep the air fi lter
clean.
■ Stop the product. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool
down. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Remove the air filter cover by pushing in on the latch
with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.
■ Remove the air filter element for inspection.
■ After removing the air filter element, most debris can be
removed by tapping it gently against a hard surface, or
brushing the surface lightly.
NOTE: A dirty air filter element will restrict air flow and
may result in damage to the engine. Air filter element
life is dependant upon the environment in which the
mower is used, and it should be inspected & cleaned
regularly and replaced when dirty.
■ Reinstall the cleaned or new air filter element into the
air filter base.
■ Replace and secure the air filter cover.
NOTE: The fi lter should be replaced annually for best
performance or sooner, if necessary.
FUEL CAP
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a fi re hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
A clogged fuel cap will cause poor engine performance.
If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened,
check valve may be faulty or clogged. Replace fuel cap if
required.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

See fig. 14
■ Stop the product. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool
down. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
■ Ensure the fuel tank is completely empty before tipping
the unit over; otherwise, fuel will leak out.
■ Engine oil should be changed after every 20 hours of
use. Change the oil while the engine oil is still warm,
but not hot. This allows the oil to drain quickly and
completely.
■ Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.
■ Tip mower onto its side and allow oil to drain from the oil
fill hole into an approved container.
■ Place mower upright and refill with oil following the
instructions in the Adding/Checking Oil section.
NOTE: Used oil should be disposed of at an approved
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