Owners Manual
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 engine used to power this machine is warranted
by the manufacturer whose warranty statement has
been included with the machine. As the warranty
for the engine may differ from the warranty for the
other components, you are advised to read the engine
manufacturer’s warranty carefully.
For other items this warranty shall apply for a period
of 12 months from date of purchase except for
products used commercially where the warranty is
limited to 90 days.
This warranty does not obligate the manufacturer,
his agents or dealers to bear the transport costs
incurred in the repair or replacement of any defective
part.
This warranty excludes fair wear and tear, or any
damage caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as
blades, blade bolts, v-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 legislation which implies any
condition which cannot be excluded.
REMEMBER:
PROOF
OF
PURCHASE
IS
THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND IS
NECESSARY PRIOR TO WARRANTY WORK
BEING UNDERTAKEN. REPAIRS MUST BE
CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED DEALER
AND GENUINE SPARE PARTS MUST BE USED
OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Rover Mowers Limited 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.
For your Record:
Dealer’s Name: ...........................................................
Dealer’s Address: ........................................................
Dealer’s Phone No: ......................................................
Product Model No:.......................................................
Product Serial No: .......................................................
Date of Purchase:.........................................................
Rover Mowers Australia
Rover Mowers New Zealand
P.O. Box 1235
East Tamaki
Eagle Farm Qld 4009
Auckland
Australia
New Zealand
A.B.N. 11 000 257 303
This Rover Owners Manual has been printed on
recycled paper as a sign of Rover Mowers commitment
to Greening Australia and New Zealand.
04003700
Rev H.
© Copyright
10 - 2004
Printed in Australia
Rotary Lawnmower
Models 30, 35, 70 and 75
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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 blades.
•
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages, checking or working
on the mower.
•
Before using, always inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts 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 replacement parts made and guaranteed by the original manufacturer of your mower.
•
Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or the engine is
hot. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move machine away from the area
of the spill and avoid creating any source of igniton until petrol vapours have dissipated.
•
Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.
•
Replace worn or faulty silencers.
•
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 blades.
•
Do not operate 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 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 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.
Rover Mowers Limited
Rotary Lawnmower
3.3 Spark Plug
For best results remove and check the
condition of the spark plug
N.B:
every 100
hours of use.
1. Stop the engine and remove the spark
plug wire.
2. Clean dirt from around the spark plug
and remove the spark plug.
3. Clean the electrodes and set the gap
to 0.7 to 0.8mm. If a new plug is
required refer to the engine manual
for the correct spark plug.
4. Screw the spark plug into the engine
and tighten to 20Nm and replace spark
plug wire.
3.4 Cutting Assembly
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Move the height of Cut Lever to the
high cut position and fold the handle
bars.
3. Tilt the mower so that the spark plug is
up.
4. Inspect the cutting assembly for damage
and wear.
5. Check the disc retaining bolts. Tighten
the centre bolt to 65-70 Nm and the
three concentric bolts to 8-11 Nm.
6. Return mower to its normal position and
replace the spark plug wire.
3.5 Blade Change
(Refer Fig. 6 and 7)
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Set the mower to the high cut position.
3. Lift the rear flap and prop open to give
access to the blades.
(Fig 6)
Figure 6 - Blade Change
4. Remove the blade, blade retaining bolts,
nuts and washers and discard.
Figure 7 - Blade Attachments
5. Fit new blades, blade bolts, washers and
nuts in sets to maintain balance.
6. Tighten the blade nuts to 16 Nm. Check
the blades are free to move when the blade
nut is tensioned.
7. Remove the flap prop and replace the
spark plug wire.
3.6 Throttle Control
Each 25 hours of mowing use a small amount
of light oil to lubricate the throttle control
lever.
3.7 Washport Cleaning -
Where fitted
(Refer Fig. 8)
CAUTION
Do not hose the engine. Water may
contaminate the fuel system.
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CAUTION
Do not over tighten the spark plug as
engine damage may occur.
WARNING
Remove the spark plug wire before
working on the cutting assembly.
Figure 5 - Snorkel Air Intake
Rover Mowers Limited
Rotary Lawnmower
CAUTION
To avoid engine damage drain oil and
fuel from engine before turning the
engine over in any direction.
These machines are covered by one or more of the
following Reg. designs and or Patents;
Reg. Designs:
Aust. 131504, 121674, 132232 NZ. 25656, 28617
Patents:
Aust. 713852, 729036, 745750
NZ. 330293, US. 6085508, UK. GR2325139
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