RYOBI Electric Zero Turn Mower Assembly Guide

Rules for Safe Assembly

WARNING: Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifications. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

All information, illustrations, photographs, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Due to updates or other changes, there may be some differences in this manual. RYOBI reserves the right to make product changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes to any products previously built or sold.

Any person attempting to assemble this product must have proper training and experience. Read this manual carefully and follow all assembly procedures as described.

All assembly must be completed with the unit on a level surface.

Symbols

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

Signal Word Meanings:

• DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

Product Symbols:

• [Safety Alert Symbol]: Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
• [Electricity Symbol]: This product is considered to have hazardous voltage.

Tools Needed

The following tools (not included or drawn to scale) are needed for assembly:

• TORQUE WRENCH
• TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE
• SOCKET WRENCH WITH 12 mm AND 14 mm SOCKETS AND 6 mm HEX BIT (IF NOT USING TOOL KIT PROVIDED)

Unpacking

1. Remove the bolts securing the corner and side braces to the frame bottom, then lift the braces to remove.
2. Cut the nylon straps securing the front and rear wheel axles to the frame.
3. Remove boxes containing loose parts, assembly hardware, and documentation.
4. Remove and set aside all accessible packaging and wrap from unit and parts. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

WARNING: If any parts on the Loose Parts List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it, verify the part is assembled correctly, is properly tightened, and is torqued correctly (where applicable) before proceeding to the next assembly step. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in death or serious personal injury.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

NOTE: Mower should be assembled while positioned on the frame bottom. Once assembly is complete, raise the cutting deck to its highest position, position a ramp next to the frame bottom, release the parking brake and slowly and carefully drive mower off frame.

WARNING: Use extra care when driving the mower off of the frame. Press the low speed drive button and carefully move the joystick and/or press the brake pedal as needed to control the speed. When driving the mower off of the frame, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15. Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of control and result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage.

NOTICE: If no ramp is available, slowly and carefully drive the mower off the frame in reverse while looking down and behind. Driving the mower off the frame in the forward direction without a ramp can cause damage to the mower's cutting deck.

Loose Parts List

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not assemble this product until the parts are replaced with new original manufacturer's parts or their equivalent. Assembly of this product with damaged, missing, or incorrect parts could result in serious personal injury.

Assembly

WARNING: Strictly adhere to all torque wrench tightening specifications. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the start key from the tool when you are assembling parts.

Install the Seat

See Figure 1: Seat Assembly.

• Place the seat assembly over the mounting brackets and align as shown.
• Lower the seat clip so it is secured onto the mounting bracket.
• Attach the seat safety interlock cable to the plug on the mower.
• Attach the carabiner clips as shown.
• Lower the seat.

Install the Joystick

See Figure 2: Joystick Assembly.

• Insert the joystick through the dust cover as shown.
• Align the holes on the joystick to the holes on the mounting shaft.
• Insert the hex screws and tighten securely with the included hex key.
• Align the tabs on the dust cover with the base and press down to lock the dust cover into place.

Connecting the 80V Batteries

See Figures 3 & 4.

When shipped from the factory, the mower's batteries are disconnected. To connect:

• Place the joystick in the neutral and locked position. (See Learning to Drive the Mower in the Operation section of the operator's manual.)
• Adjust the seat all the way forward.
• Press the center edge on the battery compartment cover to release the latch. The cover will raise to gain access to the compartment below.
• Install the battery pack's quick-connect plugs. This plug connects the batteries to the mower.

NOTE: Be sure each battery latch is locked to secure the batteries.

• Lower the lid to the battery compartment and press on the center edge to engage the lock.

NOTE: Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked before readjusting the seat. Check to be sure the safety interlock cable is still connected.

Final Preparation

Check Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure in all tires before use. Improper air pressure will affect handling, steering response, traction, tire life, level cutting, and operator comfort. Be sure tires are inflated to the pressure shown below.

NOTE: Tire pressure should only be measured or adjusted when tires are cold.

Recommended Pressure:

• Front: 19 PSI
• Rear: 18 PSI

WARNING: Check the tire pressure carefully while inflating. Too much air in the tire could cause the tire to burst, causing serious personal injury.

Verify Mower Condition

Inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until any missing or damaged parts are replaced.

Charge the Mower

Mower batteries must be fully charged before first use. To verify mower batteries are fully charged, check the battery level indicator. To charge:

• Insert charger plug into charging port on mower, making sure it is properly connected.
• Connect charger to power supply using normal household current of 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz.
• Do not charge in an area of extreme heat or cold.

Remove the charger from the mower once it is fully charged and ready for use.

WARNING: To avoid accidental starting or movement of the mower that could result in death or serious personal injury, always remove the start key and set the parking brake when leaving the mower unattended.

NOTICE: Always connect the mower to the charger when the unit is not in use. If it is not possible to leave the mower charger connected, make sure to charge the batteries fully at least once a month.

Test the Safety Interlock System

This mower features a Safety Interlock System to protect the operator by shutting off the blades if the operator leaves the seat with the blades running. Test the system to be sure it is working correctly.

To test:

• Position the mower on a level surface.
• Set the parking brake.
• Make sure the joystick is in the neutral position and the blade engage knob is down.
• Install start key and turn to ON position.
• Raise blade engage knob to activate blades.
• Briefly lift off the seat, but do not get off the mower.

The blades should shut off within 5 seconds. If they don't, verify you connected the safety interlock cable as described on page 6. If the cable is connected but the system still doesn't function, contact customer service. Do not operate the mower until the safety interlock system has been repaired.