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Rover RS3100 Operator's Manual

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RS3100
4-Stroke Trimmer
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.
769-25689 / 00
07/20

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual RS3100 4-Stroke Trimmer SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions. 769-25689 / 00 07/20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service on this unit, both within and after the warranty period, should only be performed by an authorised and approved service center. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Register your product at www.rover.com.au to have parts, owner manuals, and warranty information at your fingertips.

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING WARNING: When using the unit, all safety instructions must be followed. Please read these instructions before operating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use.
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNINGS FOR GAS UNITS WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: • Store fuel only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the tank. Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel when the engine is hot.
  • Page 6 • Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at the intended rate. • Always turn the unit off when operation is delayed or when carrying the unit from one location to another. Make sure all moving parts come to a complete stop. •...
  • Page 7 OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Maintain the unit with care. Follow all maintenance instructions in this manual. • Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those described in this manual. All service, other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual, should be performed by an authorised service dealer.
  • Page 8 SAFETY & INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
  • Page 9 SYMBOL MEANING ON / OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN ON / OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP PRIMER BULB Push the primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times. THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Small objects can be propelled at high speed, causing injury.

  • Page 10: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS (AS A TRIMMER)* • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. *Other optional attachments may be used with this unit. ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED • Flat-head screwdriver Spark Plug Hanger Cap Muffler Starter Rope Grip Throttle Lockout...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS* Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Displacement.
  • Page 12 Wing Nut Bolt Washer Fig. 2 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT The coupler enables the use of various optional attachments. WARNING: Before using any attachment, read and understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all safety information contained within. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before removing or installing an attachment.
  • Page 13 Removing the Attachment 1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface. 2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler (Fig. 3). 3. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 5). 4. Pull the attachment straight out of the coupler (Fig. 4). Loosen Tighten Knob...
  • Page 14 INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE Installing the Handle 1. Push the handle down onto the upper shaft housing (Fig. 6). Make sure the bolt hole faces to the right (Fig. 6). 2. Insert the bolt into the bolt hole and push it through (Fig. 6). Tighten the bolt with a flat-head screwdriver, but do not tighten the bolt completely .
  • Page 15 Buckle Center Slot Clip Lower Slot Strap Fig. 7 Clip Shoulder Strap Loop Fig. 8 Buckle Strap Fig. 9...

  • Page 16: Oil And Fuel

    OIL AND FUEL USING THE RIGHT OIL Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil. DO NOT use dirty oil. Failure to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine wear and failure. ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE WARNING: DO NOT overfill the crankcase.
  • Page 17 USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems. Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. NOTE: This unit has a four-stroke engine. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE (ether).

  • Page 18: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 13). STARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: To prevent the throttle control from being squeezed accidentally, this unit has a throttle lockout.
  • Page 19 On/Off Switch (I = On / O = Off) Throttle Lockout Throttle Control Fig. 11 Primer Bulb Fig. 12 Starting Starter Rope Grip Position Shoulder Strap Throttle Control Fig. 13...

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION HOLDING THE UNIT WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, avoid arm contact with the engine while operating the unit. The engine may be extremely hot. •...
  • Page 21 WARNING: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the unit overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. Bump Knob Fig. 15 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS • For most operations, cut from side to side.
  • Page 22 Fig. 16 EDGING The trimmer attachment can be used for edging (Fig. 17). Alternatively, a bladed lawn edger attachment can also be purchased for use with this unit. Rotating the Trimmer Attachment WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, shut the unit off before rotating the attachment.
  • Page 23 Fig. 17 Release Button 90˚ Edging Hole Knob Fig. 18...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the unit is running. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. WARNING: Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury.
  • Page 25 Installing New Trimming Line 1. If necessary, remove any old trimming line and/or obstructions from the cutting head. Refer to Removing Old Trimming Line and Obstructions. 2. Cut two 10-foot (3 m) lengths of new trimming line. Cut one end of each line at a 30 degree angle (Fig.
  • Page 26 Eyelet 30º Trimming Line Fig. 20 Bump Knob 5 in. (12.5 cm) 5 in. (12.5 cm) Fig. 21 Flat-head Screwdriver Notch Fig. 22...
  • Page 27 Spool Cover Bump Knob Inner Reel Spring Cutting Head Base Tab Slot Fig. 23 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL WARNING: Check the oil level before each use. The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. 2.
  • Page 28 Fig. 24 Oil Fill Plug O-Ring Oil Fill Hole Fig. 25 Oil Fill Hole Maximum Oil Level Bottom Thread Fig. 26...
  • Page 29 CHANGING THE OIL Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities. 1. Clean the area around the oil fill plug (Fig. 25) to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole. 2.
  • Page 30 NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will VOID the warranty. 7. Close the air filter cover: insert the tabs on the air filter housing into the slots on the air filter cover. Swing the air filter cover down and press it closed until the lock tab snaps into place (Fig. 28). Slots Air Filter Cover Air Filter...

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Storage

    MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG WARNING: Do not sand blast, scrape or clean spark plug electrodes. Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the spark plug boot firmly and pull it from the spark plug. 2.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    STORAGE • Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow the engine to cool before storing. • Lock up the unit to prevent unauthorised use or damage. • Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area. •...
  • Page 33 PROBLEM SOLUTION THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The idle speed is incorrect Adjust the idle speed THE ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE The fuel is old (over 30 days) Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY MTD Product Warranty Statutory Warranty If you are a “consumer” pursuant to the Australian Consumer Law, then MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd ACN 004 873 572 (MTD) confirms the following: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
  • Page 35 90 Day 90 Day Commercial Commercial 2 Year Domestic / Edger 2 Years 90 Days 90 Day Commercial 2 Year Domestic / Rover Edger 5 Years 90 Days 90 Day Commercial General General Warranty Period Warranty Period Charger & Rover Powered...
  • Page 36 Where a primary or secondary school purchases an MTD Product for use by that school, that use will be classified as Residential Use; Honda, Briggs & Stratton and Kohler & Kawasaki engines are “Non Rover” engines; Normal Wear Parts include batteries, blades, blade bolts, V-belts, line heads, spark plugs and filters, as classified by MTD;...
  • Page 37 MTD dealer upon discovery of any defect in the MTD Product, and within the relevant Warranty Period. Your nearest MTD dealer can be found at cubcadet.com.au, rover.com.au or mtd.com.au. You must also provide your name, address and phone number to the MTD dealer to whom you return the MTD Product.
  • Page 38 NOTES...
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