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DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes • Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency • Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages, checking, or working on the mower. • Before using, always visually inspect t
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this domestic rotary lawnmower. This manual covers the setting up, operation and maintenance of the domestic rotary lawnmower. Please read and understand this owner’s manual before using the mower. If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers or any Rover Mowers authorized service dealer or agent. To emphasise special information the following WARNING and CAUTION highlights are used. WARNING CAUTION The safety of the user and Follow
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SETTING UP Plastic grass catcher assembly • Refer to the “Set Up Instructions” attached to the grass catcher lower half. Grass Catcher Upper Half Grass Catcher Lower Half Figure 1. Grass Catcher—Assembled Engine oil Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine otherwise damage to the engine will occur. Refer to the engine owner’s manual. The 4 stroke engine fitted to the lawnmower is shipped with no oil in the sump. Engine fuel Refer to
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Installing the grass catcher– refer figures 3 and 4. WARNING The grass catcher should only be fitted or removed when the engine is stopped. Never raise the rear flap when the engine is running. • Raise the rear flap of the mower. • Grasp the grass catcher by the top handle and position the grass catcher against the rear of the mower. Refer to Figure 3. • Lower the rear flap so that the back edge of the rear flap hooks over the matching lip on the grass catcher. Refer to Figure 4.
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OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only) Installing the Mulch Plug (Continued) • With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted) • Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to figure 6. • Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far forward as possible. • Align the lugs (1) (on the underside of the mulch plug) either side of the rear chute (2) then lower the m
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MAINTENANCE - All mowers To Stop the engine Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position. Refer figure 8. Wait till the engine comes to a complete stop before removing or fitting the grass catcher or mulch plug to the mower, or attempting any maintenance work on the mower. WARNING Before carrying out any maintenance on the mower remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Engine air cleaner Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed ma
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MAINTENANCE - All mowers Blade Change- refer figures 9 and 10. WARNING Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed before attempting any maintenance on the mower. Always replace blades and blade fixings in complete sets to maintain balance. • With the engine stopped, spark plug lead and grass catcher or mulch plug removed, open the discharge flap and prop in the open position. Refer to figure 9. Prop • Set the mower to the high cut position and fold the hand
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Cleaning the Underside of the Mower CAUTION Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed before attempting any maintenance on the mower. • Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface. • Set the cut height to maximum. • With the engine stopped, remove the grass catcher or mulch plug and lift open the discharge flap. • Use a garden hose to wash out all the grass clippings. • Inspect the underside and repeat the cycle if still not clean. Cleaning the Upper side
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MULCH MOWING INFORMATION (continued) BENEFITS TO YOUR LAWN Research has shown that lawns are usually cut too short, Grass, like any other plant life, relies on photosynthesis to regenerate and survive. Reduced leaf size (from cutting too low) can seriously effect a lawn by: • Making it easy prey for disease. • Encouraging weeds to take hold. • Exposing the soil to: - greater evaporation - temperature extremes; and - erosion Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing follows the be
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Warranty Conditions Australia & New Zealand Only Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited to making good or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be defective in material or workmanship. The warranty for the engine used to power this machine may differ from the warranty for the other components. Refer to the engine warranty statement in the Engine Owner’s Manu
