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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 to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are 

not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to preserve balance. 

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS. 

• Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in a safe operating 
  condition. Use only genuine replacement parts. 

• Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Add fuel before starting the en-

gine. Never remove the cap off the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or the 
engine is hot. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away 
from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapours have 
dissipated. 

• Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area. 
• Replace worn or faulty silencers (muffler) 
• Mow only in good daylight. 
• Never use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards (rear flap) provided by the  
   manufacturer are in position. 
• Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blade. 
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can 

collect. 

• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment. 
• Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. 
• Store the mower in a well-ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in    

hot water heaters. 

• Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and 

shortens  the mower life. 

• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower. 
• Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during engine 

   run-out. 

• Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general,  
   plastic containers are unsuitable. 
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect the mower if : 

a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or 
b) after striking a foreign object. 

• Never cut grass while walking backwards. 
• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives, walks or roads. 
• Walk, never run. 
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing 

direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 

• Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating. 

 

CAUTION 

To avoid engine damage drain the oil and fuel from the engine before turning 
the lawnmower over in any direction. 

 

Summary of Contents for DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER

Page 1: ...DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e mower unless the grass catcher or guards rear flap provided by the manufacturer are in position Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blade Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes carbon monoxide can collect Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower even for a moment Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower...

Page 3: ...ower it is found that there are items missing contact your nearest authorized Rover Mowers service dealer or agent 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 Mowe...

Page 4: ...ers Adjusting the cut height refer figure 2 The lawnmower 13 height settings are controlled by the height adjustment lever located at the rear right hand wheel Grasp the height adjustment lever 1 and pull the lever away from the base to disengage the lever from the height adjustment rack 2 Move the lever either forwards or backwards to the desired position and release the lever so as to engage in ...

Page 5: ...ar flap Emptying the grass catcher refer figure 5 Remove the grass catcher as per the instructions above Tilt the grass catcher with the opening downwards Grip the catcher handle of the grass catcher and shake the clippings out Refer to figure 5 OPERATION Mulch Mowers only Installing the Mulch Plug 4 The grass catcher should only be fitted or removed when the engine is stopped Never raise the rear...

Page 6: ... the right and then guiding the longer right hand section until clear of the mower Refer to figure 6 OPERATION All mowers Operator Presence Control Handle moved towards the handle bars engine and blades are free to rotate Handle released engine and blades stop rotating To Start the engine Refer to the engine owner s manual for detailed starting procedure Ensure that the engine oil is at the correc...

Page 7: ...n lead to increased exhaust noise Replace only with a genuine original equipment part Blades refer figure 10 Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals or after striking a solid object or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally The blades with use will lose their sharp edge and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate When this happens all the blades sho...

Page 8: ...h the spark plug lead Cleaning To ensure safe operation and long life it is recommended to clean the mower after every use This will prevent corrosion overheating and fire risk while ensuring ultimate performance Washport where fitted Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface Set the height to maximum With the engine stopped connect a garden hose with a snap on connection to the washport fitted t...

Page 9: ...he underside of the mower deck and the mulch plug free of build up Refer to the Cleaning section on page 7 and 8 MULCH MOWING INFORMATION Some mowers are fitted with an option for mulch mowing A mulch plug is supplied with these mowers and it is installed in the rear discharge chute as noted in the OPERATION section of this manual to perform mulch mowing The following information provides advice o...

Page 10: ...w these useful hints Do not attempt to mulch if the grass is too wet Wet grass tends to clump together and does not evenly spread out It also clogs up the underside of the base Do not mulch mow on too low a cutting height Remember the maximum cut should be 25mm off the top of the grass or 1 3rd the grass blade height whichever is the lesser amount Refer to figure 13 Do not push the mower too fast ...

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Page 12: ...belts and spark plugs which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the manufacturer s written authority The above warranty does not exclude any condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant legisl...

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