Ryobi 136, 247.370380 manual Operatingyourlawnmower, CordConnection, Startingthe MotorandBlade

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNMOWER

CordConnection	Connectingto the ElectricPowerSource
ExtensionCordSelection	WARNING: This mower should be operated

Listed below are the lengths of extension cord and corresponding acceptable cord ratings.

50'Cord -- use 16AWG 100'Cord -- use 14 AWG 150'Cord --use 12AWG

In all cases, the extension cord should be a UL listed cord set suitable for outdoor use.

IMPORTANT: Using any other length or rating of cord will diminish the performance and possibly the life of the electric motor, and may also cause breakers to trip or fuses to blow in your home'sfusebox.

CordRestraint

Attach the extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord restraint as follows.

Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow enough excess cord to make the connection to the motor!blade control (approximately 7 inches).

Slip the loop through the slot on the bottom of the cord restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent disconnection from the motor/blade control during operation.

Keep the cord restraint as close to the motor/blade control as possible. See Figure 7.

Cord Restraint

Extension Cord

Figure 8

ConnectingtotheM0t0r/BladeControlAssembly

Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto the plug on the motor / blade control. The mower is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (one blade of the plug is wider than the other), which willfit into the plug on the extension cord only one way. If unable to make a full connection, try reversing the plug on the extension cord. Should the plugs stillfail to fit, contact your service dealer for assistance. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized service facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company.

Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120 volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of power. This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or indoors. To avoid blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is not overloaded. Your mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes. Do not use oversize fuses without consulting an electrician. If an inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be taken out either through the doorway or a window.

Startingthe MotorandBlade

NOTE: For best results, raise the wheels to the highest cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See Cutting Height Adjustment in the Making Adjustments section.

Motor/Blade Control Lever

Engaged Position

Blade Turning)

Position

Blade Stopped)

Reset Button

P,og Upper Handle

Figure 9

To engage the motor and blade, first be certain to follow the previous steps for connecting a suitable extension cord, then referring to Figure 9:

Stand behind the unit and depress the locking button.

While holding the locking button down, pull the motor / blade control lever and hold it against the

upper handle.

Release the locking button.

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