Ryobi 136 manual

RYOBIo Operator's Manual Electric Lawn Mower 13" Rear Bagger Model 136 Item Number 247.370380 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY (_ This symbol on the product's nameplate means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00620 (12/2002)[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................[...]

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! ,& WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply wi[...]

16. Home circuit- This mower should be operated on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized service facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company. 17. Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or[...]

Service 1. When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the power co[...]

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. l I "9 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE I i"ql A POWER POLE I i "9 A CORNER OF A BUILDING I I I q OR A FENCE POST 15 ° _1_ WARNING _ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 fee[...]

SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Loose Parts in Carton Grass Catcher Assembly. Owner's Manual (not shown). Hardware Pack. Upper and Lower Handle w/Guide Rod. Wheel Assemblies (4) Tools Required Phillips head screwdriver. Adjustable wrench, a wrench set or socket set. Attaching Wheels The wheels for your mower will not require tools to ins[...]

Align the holes in the lower handle with those of the upper handle and insert the hex bolts through both holes. On the left side, install the lock washer and hex nut and tighten finger tight. On the right side, insert the hex nut into the hex hole in the cord insulator and thread onto the hex bolt on the dght side. Make certain that the curved port[...]

Insert the six clips on the underside of the bagger cover into the corresponding attaching slots in the grass bag. Press firmly in the on the top of the bagger cover in the area of the attaching slots to ensure that the clips are locked into place. Grass Bag Assembly /S._,._ "_'' Channels _/ir I Rear Discharge Door Attaching TheGrass[...]

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Motor/Blade Control Assembly Cord Restraint Guide Rod Lower Handle Rear Discharge 3rass Catcher RearTra ngShed Figure 7 Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various par[...]

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Cord Connection Extension CordSelection Listed below are the lengths of extension cord and corresponding acceptable cord ratings. 50' Cord -- use 16 AWG 100' Cord -- use 14 AWG 150' Cord --use 12AWG In all cases, the extension cord should be a UL listed cord set suitable for outdoor use. IMPORTANT[...]

Stopping the Motor andBlade WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. If the motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade control handle is released, contact an authorized service dealer. To stop the motor and blade from spinning: Release the motor!blade control lever from its position against the u[...]

Remove a wheel assembly and reinstall it in a different position in order to achieve a higher or lower position. Refer to the Assembly section also. Repeat this procedure for all wheels, being certain to mount them all in the same position at each corner. Failing to do this will produce an uneven cut. Resetting the Circuit Breaker The mower is equi[...]

Sharpening the Blade To sharpen the blade, first remove the blade as outlined in the previous section. DO NOT attempt to sharpen the blade while it is attached to the mower. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. 1. Insert screw driver through hole 2, Balanced blade will be parallel to ground Screw Dnver Blade Ground Figure[...]

SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Mower not starting. Cord disconnected from the motor/ blade control. Motor/blade control switch defective. Extension cord not connected to a source of power. Circuit breaker on the mower or in the house receptacle tripped. Too much workload on the mower. Circuit breaker on the mower trippi[...]

SECTION 10: PARTS LIST 11 16[...]

REE NO. PART NO. 1 749-1042A 2 749-1312 3 720-0369 4 710-1718 5 736-0649 6 712-0690 7 710-1757 8 725-04075 9 731-2427 10 731-2421-0638 11 731-2088A-0637 12 731-2224 13 724-0310 14 710-1756 15 631-0148 16 742-0804 17 731-1961 18 624-0077 19 731-1971A-0637 20 747-1072 21 732-0912 22 736-0697 23 736-0698 24 710-1350 25 731-1805-0638 26 782-0609 27 734[...]

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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: RYOBIo The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States. its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its o[...]