Ryobi RLM46140 Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 8

WARNING
Always shut off engine and allow it to cool for 5 minutes
before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add petrol to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site before
starting the engine. Do not smoke. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not overfi ll. Fill the fuel tank to 25 mm below the top
of the fuel neck. After fueling, never tilt the mower more
than 25 degrees for this could result in fuel leakage and
risk of fi re, etc.
1. Clean surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Slowly loosen the fuel cap to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap
on a clean surface.
3. Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Clean and inspect the gasket. Replace and secure all
fuel and container caps.
5. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from the
refuelling site before starting the engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after fi rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See figure 5.
Engine oil has a major infl uence on engine performance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classifi cation SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
1. Be sure the mower is level and the area around the oil
cap/dipstick is clean.
2. Remove the cap and the seal from the oil bottle.
3. Open the oil cap/dipstick
counterclockwise. Remove the oil cap/dipstick.
4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the "Full" line on the dipstick. Do
not overfi ll.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil fi ll hole but do not screw in.
5. Reinstall and secure the oil cap/dipstick by turning it 90°
clockwise.
To check engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
the oil fi ll hole but do not screw in.
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STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 5.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Starting the engine
1. Press the primer bulb 3 times.
2. Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Slowly
Stopping the engine
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PROPELLING THE PRODUCT
See figure 6.
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SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See figure 7.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
by turning it 90°
cutting position. Before using the mower for the fi rst time,
adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 38 mm to 50
mm during cool months and between 50 mm and 76 mm
during hot months.
To set the blade height:
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Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check the oil
level. Add oil as needed.
WARNING
NOTE: This step is not usually necessary when starting
an engine that has already run for a few minutes.
release the starter cord so that the rope does not snap
back.
NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat the priming steps
in cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may
cause flooding and the engine will not start. If you do
flood the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting
to start and do not repeat priming steps.
Release the power lever and allow the engine to come
to a complete stop.
To self-propel: Hold down the power lever while slowly
pulling the self-propel bail towards the handle. Release
the self-propel bail to stop the wheel drive.
To manually propel: Hold down the power lever. Do not
engage the self-propel bail.
NOTE: The product will start to run when the self-
propel bail is engaged.
Stop the product and wait for the blade to come to a
complete stop.
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.
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