Installing guide rod and cord restraint, Assembling grass catcher – Ryobi 136 User Manual
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Align the holes in the lower handle with those of the
upper handle and insert the hex bolts through both
holes.
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On the left side, install the lock washer and hex nut
and tighten finger tight.
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On the right side, insert the hex nut into the hex
hole in the cord insulator and thread onto the hex
bolt on the right side. Make certain that the curved
portion of the cord insulator is resting flush against
the upper handle.
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Tighten the hardware firmly using an adjustable
wrench or suitable tightening tool.
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Refer to Figure 2 for proper alignment of hardware
and handles.
Attaching ttie Blade / Motor Control to the Upper
Handle
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Holding the blade / motor control, which is attached
to the mower, route the power cord as it is shown in
Figure 2 along the right side of the handle.
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Mount the blade / motor control to the upper handle
by inserting its two pedestals into the two holes in
the upper handle. Refer to Figure 2 for correct
positioning on the upper handle.
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Close the rear cover on the blade / motor control
and using the small washer head screws included
in the hardware kit, screw them into the holes in the
rear cover with a phillips screwdriver, thus securing
the blade / motor control to the upper handle.
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Route the power cord through the cord insulator on
the right handle as shown in Figure 3.
Installing Guide Rod and Cord Restraint
The guide rod and cord restraint need to be installed on
the upper handle of the lawn mower. To install, see
Figure 4 and continue;
Slide the cord restraint onto the guide rod as shown
in Figure 4.
Standing behind the unit, working on the left portion
of the upper handle, insert the Z-end of the guide
rod into the hole on the outer part of the upper
handle.
With the left part of the guide rod inserted in the
upper handle, bring the other end of the guide rod
around the outside of the upper handle on the right
side, and insert the end into the hole on the inner
portion of the upper handle. Refer to Figure 4 for
proper mounting position.
Assembling Grass Catcher
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WARNING:
Never operate the mower without
the proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass
catcher, blade/motor control or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never
operate the mower with damaged safety devices.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.