Transporting The Mower - Ryobi RM480e Série Manuel D'utilisation

 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
 Drive slowly and do not make sudden changes in speed
or direction.
 Avoid stopping on slope if at all possible. If stopping is
unavoidable, make sure to engage parking brake. When
restarting, use lowest possible speed. If turning is neces-
sary, exercise extreme caution when changing direction
and always turn downhill.
 Never attempt to stabilize the mower on a slope by plac-
ing your foot on the ground during operation.
 If using the optional bagger kit, use extreme caution and
operate the mower slowly when operating on slopes, as
the bagging kit can change the stability of the mower.
 Always use the brakes when travelling down the slope.
Do not attempt to let the mower coast downhill in neutral.
 If at any point the tires lose traction while operating on
a slope, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and
carefully straight down the slope.

TRANSPORTING THE MOWER

See Figure 14.
WARNING:
Use care when driving the mower off of or onto a trailer
or truck and press the brake pedal as needed to control
the speed. The mower will freely roll if it is moved on an
inclined surface without pressing the brake pedal or set-
ting the parking brake. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in loss of control and result in death, serious
personal injury, or property damage.
WARNING:
Use care when loading or unloading the mower onto a
trailer. Ensure the cutting deck is raised to the highest
position so that it is not caught on the ramp. The wheels
on the mower can go off the ramp or trailer, causing the
mower to pivot or tip over, and result in a crush hazard
that can cause death or serious personal injury.
 Park the mower on a level surface.
 Raise the cutting deck to the highest position.
 Position and secure ramp to the trailer according to
manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: We recommend you use one full width loading
ramp that is at least 1 ft. wider than the mower to minimize
the risk of the mower's wheels going off the side of the
ramp.
OPERATION
 Slowly drive the mower onto the ramp and into the trailer.
 Lower mower deck completely.
 Set the parking brake.
 Turn off mower and remove key.
 Secure the mower as needed using straps or cables to
prevent movement during transport.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting or movement that could result
in serious personal injury, always remove the start key
and set the parking brake when transporting the mower.
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Fig. 13
Fig. 14