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Rover Mowers Limited 

 

 

Chip `N Shred  

 

 

PREFACE 

 

Congratulations

 on your purchase of a quality Australian made and owned ROVER product. 

 

This manual covers the operation of the petrol and electric powered Rover Chip `N Shred. 
Please read and understand this Owners Manual, and the accompanying Engine manufacturers manual for 
petrol models. 
If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower service dealer. 
 

WARNING 

The safety of the user and others 
involved. Personal injury may result 
should this information be disregarded  

 

CAUTION 

Follow these instructions to avoid 
machine damage and possible loss of 
warranty. 
 

 

 
CONTENTS 

Preface . ............................................................. iii 

Safety instructions .  ............................................ iv 

1. 

Specifications   ...............................................1 

5. 

Composting .  ..................................................... 6 

 

 

5.1 

Mulch  ................................................................ 6 

2. 

Setting up   .....................................................1 

5.2 

Compost   ........................................................... 6 

2.1 

Loose parts kit  ...............................................1 

5.3 

Humus . .............................................................. 6 

2.2 

Hopper, handle and baffle assembly . ............2 

5.4 

Mulching the garden .  ........................................ 6 

2.3 

Hopper assembly to body .:.  ..........................2 

5.5 

Composting   ...................................................... 6 

2.4 

Chipper tube to body .  ...................................2 

5.6 

Suitable materials for composting .  .................... 6 

2.5 

Mulch bag . ....................................................2 

5.7 

Materials that should never be composted .  ....... 6 

2.6 

Engine lubrication - Petrol Models   ................2 

 

 

2.7 

Fuel - Petrol Models .  ....................................3 

 

 

 

 

ILLUSTRATIONS 

3. 

Operation   .....................................................3 

 

 

3.1 

To start the engine - Petrol Models .  ..............3 

Figure 1. 

Hopper assembly . ......................................... i 

3.2 

To stop the engine - Petrol Models   ...............3 

Figure 2. 

Hopper baffle fitting . ...................................... i 

3.3 

Rotor engagement - Petrol Models .  ..............3 

Figure 3. 

Hopper handle to hopper .  ............................. i 

3.4 

Rotor disengagement - Petrol Models .  ..........3 

Figure 4. 

Hopper assembly to body   ............................. i 

3.5 

Operation - Electric Models . ..........................3 

Figure 5. 

Chipper tube to body assembly  ..................... i 

3.6 

Shredding Material   .......................................3 

Figure 6. 

Mulch bag fitting   ........................................... i 

3.7 

Chipper tube feeding .  ...................................3 

Figure 7. 

Clutch lever - Petrol Models .  ........................ ii 

3.8 

Screens . ........................................................4 

Figure 8. 

Screen fitting , ............................................... ii 

3.9 

Screen removal . ............................................4 

Figure 9. 

Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models............. ii 

3.10 

Screen fitting ..................................................4 

Figure 10. 

Drive belt adjustment - Electric Models .......... ii 

4. 

Maintenance 

Figure 11. 

Chipper blade removal and fitting................... ii 

4.1 

Oil Change - Petrol Models.............................4 

Figure 12. 

Rotor assembly.............................................. ii 

4.2 

Lubrication points - Petrol Models...................4 

 

 

4.3 

Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models .............4 

 

 

4.4 

Drive belt adjustment - Electric Models .  ........4 

 

 

4.5 

Chipper blade removal and fitting . .................5 

 

 

4.6 

Chipper blade sharpening   .............................5 

 

 

4.7 

Flails  .............................................................5 

 

 

4.8 

Flail removal .  ................................................5  

 

 

4.9 

Flail fitting .  ....................................................5  

 

 

4.10 

Routine maintenance......................................5 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 9848

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Chip N Shred Model No 9859 5HP Petrol 9862 5 5HP Petrol 9848 3 5HP Petrol 9858 3 5HP Petrol 9885 240 Volt Electric...

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Page 4: ...rials that should never be composted 6 2 6 Engine lubrication Petrol Models 2 2 7 Fuel Petrol Models 3 ILLUSTRATIONS 3 Operation 3 3 1 To start the engine Petrol Models 3 Figure 1 Hopper assembly i 3...

Page 5: ...ed If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or if the machine should make any unusual noise or vibration immediately switch off the engine and allow the machine to stop Disconnect the spar...

Page 6: ...upply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a CMG Service Agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Electrical Supply Capacity and Fuses 1 Use only an electric circuit having ade...

Page 7: ...the slots in the hopper flange with the holes in the body flanges and insert four 5 16 x 1 unc bolts with the hopper washers under their heads Figure 4 3 Retain with four 5 16 washers and four 5 16 ny...

Page 8: ...ure overload drop out and or possible motor damage 2 To start the Chip N Shred move the motor switch to the On position I 3 To stop the Chip N Shred move the motor switch to the Off position O 4 If th...

Page 9: ...and Oil 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Oil change Petrol Models Refer to the manufacturer s instructions 1 Position the Chip N Shred on a level surface in a well ventilated area 2 Start and run the engine for 5 mi...

Page 10: ...on each bar and to those on other bars is important If the flail bar is to be removed for any reason the flails must be reassembled in the same position as before disassembly Figure 12 4 8 Flail remov...

Page 11: ...isposal of garden waste at local land fill areas 5 5 Composting With the mulch produced from the garden and vegetable waste these can be used to produce a nutrient rich compost Compost can be produced...

Page 12: ...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...

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