Use and Care Manual

25 — English
MAINTENANCE
To make front-to-back adjustment:
NOTE: Always level the deck side to side before making a
front to back adjustment.
Position the blade nearest the side discharge chute so
that the ends now point toward the front and back of the
mower.
Measure the distance from the tip of the blade to the
ground. For best results, the front tip of the blade should
be from 1/8 in. to 3/8 in. lower than the rear tip.
If front-to-back adjustment is needed, turn the adjustment
nuts clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the
back of the cutting deck. Each full turn of the adjustment
nut will change the deck height approximately 1/8 in.
NOTE: Make sure to turn the adjustment nuts on both
sides equally to prevent throwing the side-to-side mea-
surement off again.
Measure again to verify the front tip is now 1/8 in. to
3/8 in. lower than the rear tip. If not, continue to adjust
and measure until they are.
Without moving the adjustment nuts, retighten the jam
nuts to secure the adjustment nuts in place.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
See Figure 24 - 27.
NOTE: Only use RYOBI Electric Riding Lawn Mower 75Ah
(LPC12-75) or 100Ah (LPC12-100) lead acid batteries.
This mower operates on four 12 volt batteries connected in
a series. If replacing one or more of the batteries, always
replace using a battery of the same type with equal voltage
and capacity.
WARNING:
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electro-
lyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The batteries
could explode. Check with local codes for possible spe-
cial disposal instructions.
When batteries are not in use, keep away from other
metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a fire.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short
the battery with conducting materials such as rings,
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may over-
heat and cause serious burns.
Fig. 24
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BOLT
TAB
SEAT
BATTERY
QUICK-CONNECT
PLUG
WIRING
COVER
TAB
SAFETY
INTERLOCK
CABLE