Ryobi RM480e Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 24

HITCH PLATE
The hitch plate can be used to tow loads not
more than 226.8 kg. (500 lbs.) in weight.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products to
make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is suffi cient to
infl ict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields.
Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
Turn off the product, engage the parking
brake, and remove the start key. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning the product,
or leaving the product unattended. This will
prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Always inspect the product for missing or
damaged parts. Always check the blades for
damage or uneven or excessive wear prior
to use. Using the product with damaged or
missing parts may result in serious personal
injury.
INSTALLING THE MULCH COVER
See fig. 12
The product is confi gured for side discharge
when shipped. If mulching is preferred:
1. Lift the side discharge chute.
2. Place the mulch cover on the tab on the
mower housing.
3. Connect the mulch cover latches to the
two side mounting points on the mower
deck housing.
4. Release the side discharge chute.
22 | English
Side
discharge
opening
Stud
WARNING
Ensure that the side discharge chute fully
closes when fi nished. Failure to do so may
cause serious personal injury.
ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE
See fig. 13
To engage the parking brake:
1. Place the direction control switch in the
neutral (N) position.
2. Step on and hold the brake pedal.
3. Lift the parking brake lever all the way up
and hold.
4. Release the brake pedal.
5. Release the parking brake lever.
To disengage the parking brake:
■ Step on and release the brake pedal.
Side discharge chute
Hole
Latches
Mulch cover
Fig 12