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- Page 1 DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
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 •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Setting Up
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. -
Page 5: Mulch Models (Only) 4
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. -
Page 6: To Start The Engine
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. -
Page 7: Maintenance - All Models 6
MAINTENANCE - All mowers To Stop the engine Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position. Refer figure 9. 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. - Page 8 MAINTENANCE - All mowers Blade Change- refer figures 10 and 11. 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.
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Page 9: Mulch Models (Only) 8
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. - Page 10 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.
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Page 12: Warranty Conditions
OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. MTD Products Australia Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its product at any time without notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.