Ryobi ACRM003 Operation Manual - Page 1

ACRM001 BAGGING KIT FOR USE WITH RYOBI® ELECTRIC RIDING LAWN MOWER WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand the operator's manual for their riding lawn mower before using this accessory. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also. PACKING LIST Bagging Blades (2) Hitch Pin Bags (2) Lower Bagger Tube Bagger Bracket Bagger Cover Upper Bagger Tube INSTALLING THE BAGGING KIT This kit includes a bagger and special mower blades designed to be used when bagging. Install the blades first, then install the bagging kit. REMOVING THE CUTTING DECK See Figure 1. If desired, the cutting deck can be removed from the mower to make accessing the blades easier when changing.  Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position and blade engage knob is down.  Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.  Disconnect the cables that connect the cutting deck to the mower.  Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position.  Remove the 4 hitch pins and washers that secure the cutting deck in place.  Slide the deck out from under the mower.  Reverse the process to reattach the cutting deck to the mower. INSTALLING BAGGING BLADES See Figures 2 - 4. CAUTION: Only use replacement blade bolts authorized by the manufacturer of your riding mower. Use of blade bolts not authorized is hazardous and may damage your riding mower.  Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) ­position and blade engage knob is down.  Stop the motor, remove the start key, and set the parking brake.  Raise the height of the cutting deck to its highest position to allow access to blades. NOTE: If necessary, raise the mower by placing on a lift or using a jack and jack stands, or remove the cutting deck as described in the previous section to gain access to the blades. CABLE CUTTING DECK WASHER HITCH PIN Fig. 1 WRENCH BLOCK OF WOOD BLADE Fig. 2 WARNING: If raising the mower to access the blades, make sure the mower is properly secured and the parking brake is set before proceeding. Failure to properly secure the mower could cause it to fall, resulting in possible death or serious personal injury.