Ryobi AC40VSD Operation Manual

SIDE DISCHARGE ACCESSORY

AC40VSD01/AC40VSD02

AC40VSD01 fits RY401011, RY401012, and RY40LM03 20 in. mowers ONLY. AC40VSD02 fits RY401013 and

RY40LM01 21 in. mowers ONLY. For purposes of the illustrations in this manual, the 20 in. mower and matching

discharge accessory are shown. However, the discharge accessory on the 21 in. mower installs the same way.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under-

stand the operator’s manual for their lawn mower and

this instruction sheet. Always wear eye protection with

side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Ensure

compatibility and fit before using this accessory. Do not

use this accessory if a part is damaged or missing. If

you are not comfortable performing any of the functions

described in these instructions, take your unit to an au-

thorized service center.

INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE

ACCESSORY

See Figures 1 - 2.

NOTE:

Mower will not start without the grass catcher, mulch

plug, or side discharge accessory attached.

The side discharge accessory allows you to convert from

rear bagging or mulching to side discharge. To install:



Remove start key and battery pack.



Remove the grass bag or mulching plug, if installed.



Place the side discharge accessory onto the mower so

the accessory covers the mower’s rear discharge opening

and the accessory’s metal locks are inside the slots on

the mower housing.



Gently push down on the accessory to ensure the metal

locks are fully seated in the slots. The mower will not start

if the metal locks are not fully seated.



Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready

to mow.

WARNING:

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Keep

all bystanders, children, and pets at least 100 ft. away.

Never aim the discharge opening in the direction of

people or pets. Stop lawn mower if anyone enters the

area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in

serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Stop the lawn mower, wait until the blades come to a

complete stop, and remove start key and battery pack

before unclogging the side discharge accessory. The

cutting blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds

after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the

body in the blade area until you are sure the blades have

stopped rotating. Contact with the moving blades can

result in serious personal injury.

995000733

6-16-18 (REV:02)

TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES

POWER EQUIPMENT

P.O. Box 1288, Anderson, SC 29622 USA

1-800-860-4050



www.ryobitools.com

A - Side discharge accessory (accessoire d’éjection latérale, accesorio de

descarga lateral)

B - Slots (fentes, ranuras)

C - Rear discharge opening (ouverture d’éjection latérale, abertura de

descarga lateral)

D - Metal locks (verrous de métal, dispositivos de seguridad de metal)

A - Slot (fente, ranura)

B - Metal lock (verrou de métal, dispositivo de seguridad de metal)

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

A

D

D

B

C

B

A