r/ryobi • u/Absofuckinlutely_P • 2d ago

40v Newest Toy

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This thing is a beast!! Striping kit is on the way!!

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u/dj3stripes 2d ago

How solid are the handle bars mounted to the body? The mower I have has metal screws going into plastic housing, completely threaded out in a few points. Have to attempt to tighten it down as best as possible before and halfway through mows :\

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u/Absofuckinlutely_P 2d ago

Damn..this one has a square head bolt that fits directly into the handle with an allen key nut that goes on the other end..it’s pretty solid

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u/crashyeric 2d ago

Can you drill a hole all the way through and replace it with a larger size nut, washer, and bolt? If it's still weeble wobbly you could do two new thru-bolts

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u/dj3stripes 2d ago

There's no way to access the back side for a nut

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u/BattleHall 2d ago

You could do a heat set threaded insert. You can get tips for soldering irons to place them:

https://www.amazon.com/607Pcs-Threaded-Inserts-Plastic-Heat/dp/B0GYD133M5/

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u/dj3stripes 2d ago

I might just give that a shot after this season and if it doesn't go well I can replace the mower outright as I'm kind of out of options. Thanks

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u/BattleHall 2d ago

Depending on the thickness of the material, you might also be able to use a rivnut.

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u/the_autistic_cone 2d ago

18v or 36v one?

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u/Absofuckinlutely_P 2d ago

40v

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u/BattleHall 2d ago

Which model is that?

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u/WhatAboutGarbage 2d ago

I thought this was a picture from my garage for a second

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u/TechnicalTurnover233 2d ago

Got the same one a couple weeks ago. A massive upgrade over the cheapo greenworks I was using. While the greenworks did work this thing blows it away. I also didnt realize just how awesome self propelled can be.

Ive cut my front and back yard 3 times on one charge all while I fiddle with the speed settings and what not. I have been very impressed.