Ryobi 197788 User Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to give
you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem-
edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/
department. We have com pe tent, well-trained tech ni cians
and the proper tools to ser vice or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly.
Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for

and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenace” and “Stor-

age” sec tions of this own er’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any
un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the muffl er is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department.

SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ............................................................. 9-14
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 15

MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 15-18
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 19-23
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 25-26
WARRANTY................................................................. 27

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity 2.0 Gallons

and Type: Unleaded Regular

Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: 3.0 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed (MPH): Forward:

5.5

Reverse:

2.4

Tire Pressure: Front:

14 PSI

Rear:

10 PSI

Charging System: 15 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: AMP/HR:

Min. CCA:

280

Case Size:

U1R

Blade Torque: 27-35 FT. LBS.