Ryobi RLM4614SE, Original Instructions Manual

English

5

FILLING THE TANK

See figure 4.

 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 overfill. 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 fire, etc.

1.  Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

2. 

Loosen fuel cap slowly 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, then replace all fuel and 

container caps securely. 

5.  Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from 

refuelling site before starting engine.

NOTE:

 It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new 

engine during and after first use.

ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL

See figure 5.

Engine  oil  has  a  major  influence  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 

classification 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 mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick 

is clean.

2. 

Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.

3. 

Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.

4.  Slowly add oil. Fill to the “Full” line on dipstick. Do not 

overfill.

NOTE: 

When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the 

oil fill hole but do not screw in.

5. 

Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.

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 

oil fill hole but do not screw in.

■

Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level. 

Add oil as needed.

STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER

See figure 4.

 WARNING

Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly 

ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

NOTE

: Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut 

down. If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn 

the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

Starting the engine

1.  Press the primer bulb 3 times.

NOTE:

 This step is not usually necessary when starting

an engine that has already run for a few minutes.

2. 

Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.

3.  Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Release the 

starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.

NOTE:

 It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in 

cooler weather. In warmer weather, overpriming may 

cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood 

the engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to 

start and do not repeat priming steps.

Stopping the engine

Release the power lever and allow the engine to come 

to a complete stop.

PROPELLING THE PRODUCT

See figure 5. 

■

To self-propel: Hold down the power lever while pulling 

the self propel ball towards the handle. Release the self 

propel ball to stop the wheel drive.

■

To manually propel: Hold down the power lever. Do not 

engage the self propel ball.

SETTING BLADE HEIGHT

See figure 6.

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low- 

cutting position. Before using the mower for the first 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:

■

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.