Ryobi 197788 manual Cleaning

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MAINTENANCE

Unlock drain valve by pushing inward and turning counterclockwise.

To open, pull out on the drain valve.

After oil has drained completely, close and lock the drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until the pin is in the locked position as shown.

Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve.

Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man- ual.

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. For accurate reading, insert dipstick into the tube and push down firmly into place before removing. Keep oil up to, but not over, the “FULL” line on dip- stick. Push dipstick down firmly into the tube when finished.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions. See Engine Manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause engine damage due to overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- age.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 14)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sec- tions.

Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

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CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 14

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor unless the engine and trans- mission are covered to keep water out. Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

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Contents HDK19H42 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationGeneral Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers II. Slope OperationIII. Children ServiceGeneral Service IV. TowingTable of Contents Unassembled Parts Steering Wheel SeatSlope Sheet To Remove Tractor from Carton AssemblyTools Required for Assembly Before Removing Tractor from SkidCheck Battery See Fig Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Reverse Operation System ROS Using the Reverse Operation SystemTo Operate Mower See Fig To Operate on HillsADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineCheck Engine OIL Level To Start Engine See FigMowing Tips Purge TransmissionAutomatic Transmission Warm UP General Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USETractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Engine Cleaning To Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower See Fig To Remove Mower See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigBelt Removal To Adjust Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTo Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Replace Headlight BulbFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionEngine dies when Limited Warranty Service Notes Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXParts and Service

197788 specifications

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