Ryobi RM-65SD, Owner'S Operating Manual

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mower while the engine is running.

18.  Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use 

extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. 

Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.

19.  Never mow by pulling the mower towards you. You 

could slip and pull the mower on top of your feet.

20.  Walk with the mower, never run.

21.  The safety distance determined by the guiding handles 

must be maintained at all times.

22.  At the conclusion of mowing, always turn the mower off 

using the throttle lever.

23.  If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, 

stop the engine immediately and check the damage.

24.  Unreasonable rough operation will shorten the life 

of the machine, and also it will create an unsafe 

environment for yourself and those around you.

BEFORE MOWING

1. Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not 

sandals or tennis shoes.

2. Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or 

damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement 

blade.

3. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.

4. Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions 

with the engine, and the instructions with any 

attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your 

safety and the safety of others.

5. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine 

outside.

6. Make sure all safety devices are in place and working 

correctly.

7. Operation of the mower is only for a person that has 

experience.

8. Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.

9. Instruct children and others to keep away from the 

work area.

10.  Never cut the grass without good light.

11.  Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing 

area.

WHILE MOWING

1. Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can 

damage the mower or cause injury.

2. A hot engine and muffler will cause a burn. Do not 

touch.

3. Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. 

4. Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop 

mowing.

5. Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for 

damage after hitting a foreign object or if the unit 

vibrates excessively.

6. Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping 

the engine (except for carburetor). Dis-connect the 

spark plug wire.

7. On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge 

away from roads.

8. When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. 

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and 

down for small children.

9. In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. Cut slower. 

Stop the engine to remove clogged grass from the 

mower.

10.  Never remove any safety related parts.

12.  Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or 

running.

 AFTER MOWING

1. Always let the mower cool before storing in an 

enclosed area.

2. Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off 

grass, leaves, grease and oil before storing.

3. Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use 

the unit.

4. Clear grass from inside of the mower.

5. Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to 

prevent unauthorized use.

6. Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of 

ignition. Gas fumes can cause an explosion.

7. Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can 

be used to service the mower.

8. When storing the mower for an extended period, 

remove the fuel from the fuel tank.

9. Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a 

toy.

10.  Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always 

use an approved container. Keep gasoline away from 

children.

11.  Lubricate according to the Instruction Book. See 

“Lubrication”.

DESCRIPTION

1. Engine stop lever

2. Throttle lever

3. Handle secure lever

4. Fuel cap

5. Recoil start grip

6. Air filter housing

7. 

Oil filter cap / oil dip stick

8. Chute deflector

9. Height adjustment lever

10.  Lower handle
11.  Upper handle

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine capacity

Engine type

Maximum power

Cutting path

Cutting height

Drive type

Net weight

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

 Before setting up the lawnmower, disconnect the

spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the

engine by attaching rubber boot to a bolt or metal clip to the

grounding post on the engine.

Assemble the handle

Unfold the upper handle(11), and secure the upper handle to 

the lower handle(10) with the handle secure levers(3).

CAUTION: 

Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. 

Do not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work 

correctly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged 

cable.

Attach the recoil-start grip

Twist the recoil-start rope through the rope guide mounted on 

the right side of the handle to attach the recoil-start grip(5).

NOTE:

 If you cannot attach the recoil-start grip because 

the rope is too short, hold the engine stop lever against the 

handle. Slowly pull the recoil-start grip.

173cc

4-stroke

3.4kw/3600min

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550mm

15-84mm (7 positions)

Hand push

28kg