Ryobi M48 Pro - Manual (Page 18)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive and gearbox
M53 S Pro
Ensure the wheels and wheel axles are clean and free from
leaves, grass, etc. It is also important to keep clean around
the drive gearbox.
• Remove the protective cover by unscrewing the screws.
• Now guide the protective cover out under the stay and
over the drive axle.
• Clean the gearbox with a brush. Also check that the drive
belt and belt pulley are undamaged, for example, no
cracks.
Below you will find some general maintenance
instructions.
Daily maintenance
1 Check that the engine brake handle works safely.
2 Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower.
3 Clean the air intake on the starter. Check the starter and
starter cord.
4 Check the oil level.
5 Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.
6 Check that nuts and screws are tight.
7 Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are
dull, cracked or damaged.
Weekly maintenance
1 Change the engine oil.
2 Lubricate the cutting height system
3 Clean the spark plug. Check that the electrode gap is 0.7-
0.8 mm.
4 Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.
Monthly maintenance
1 Check that drive belt is not damaged and is not visibly
defective.
2 Clean the gearbox.
3 Check the fuel filter and the fuel hose. Replace if
necessary.
4 Clean the inside of the fuel tank.
5 Lubricate the drive control.
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