Ryobi RLM4614SE, Original Instructions Manual

English

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Turn the fuel valve to the closed position.

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Turn mower on its side (with carburetor facing up) and 

clean grass clippings that have accumulated on the 

underside of the mower deck.

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Clean the underside of the mower deck.

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Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.

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Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for 

tightness.

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Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. 

Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.

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Store the mower in a well-ventilated area that is clean, 

dry, and out of the reach of children. 

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Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer 

or rock salt.

To lower the handle before storing:

See figure 16.

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Loosen the starter rope guide knob. Remove starter 

rope from guide and allow to retract into engine.

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Fully loosen the handle knobs on the sides of the 

handle and fold the upper handle down.

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Push inward on each side of the lower handle, and 

lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the 

handle mounting brackets. 

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Fold the lower handle forward, making sure not to bend 

or kink the control cables.

TRANSPORTATION

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Stop the machine, disconnect the spark plug wire and 

wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and allow 

it to cool.

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Empty the fuel tank by running the engine till it stops. 

Empty oil by following instruction for changing oil.

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Secure the machine against movement or falling to 

prevent injury to persons or damage to the machine.