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 ...
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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.
SETTING UP Plastic grass catcher assembly Refer to the “Set Up Instructions” attached to the 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.
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Installing the grass catcher– refer figures 3 and 4. 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. ...
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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.
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When this happens, all the blades should be removed and replaced with a new set of blades. Always use genuine Rover replacement blades and only replace blades in sets to maintain balance.
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NB. Mowers fitted with a circular cutting disc must be fitted with a “D” Plate (as shown in figure 11). These parts are available from any Rover Mowers authorized service dealer or agent. Fit new blades and fasten in the correct order.
Cleaning the Underside of 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. ...
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: ...
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.
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