Rover Clipper 425621x108B, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASSEMBLY 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS BAG
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CONTENTS 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GAUGE WHEELS 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT! BEFORE YOU START MOWING 15 . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE TIRES 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING 15 . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATTACHMENTS 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 18 . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO DISCONNECT THE TRANSMISSION 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO STOP THE UNIT 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING 21 . . . . . . . .
HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO START THE ENGINE 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING TIPS 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE CHART 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 26 . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE MOTION DRIVE BELT 27 .
HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE 28 . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WHERE TO LUBRICATE 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHECK THE TIRES 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT 33 . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT 34 . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS) 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SLOPE GUIDE 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY
General
Rover Mowers Limited warrant this machine or accessory is free of defects in material and workmanship. Claims are limited to
making good or replacing any part found defective by the manufacturer or his agent. The warranty period shall apply from the
date of purchase for a period of 12 months for domestic use or 90 days for commercial use. Warranty applies to Australia and
New Zealand only. Contact any Rover Mowers Limited authorised service dealer or Rover Agent.
Extended warranty:
For domestic use only, a 24 months extended warranty applies. It requires the customer to complete the
’2 Year warranty registration card’, and forward along with a copy of the cash register receipt to “Warranty, Rover Mowers
Limited”. Normal warranty exclusions as listed still apply.
Exclusions:
Following is a list of conditions excluded from warranty; all engines, parts that are considered suffering from wear
and tear, parts that are damaged due to abuse or misuse, parts that can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended
working capacity Eg; blades, blade bolts, v-belts and spark plugs. If repairs or alterations have been made without the
manufacturer’s written authority. Any transport costs involved in the repair or replacement of and defective parts. If it is found
that parts other than genuine have been used on the machine.
NOTE:
This warranty does not exclude any conditions or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant
legislation. Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer and could differ from the warranty of the rest of the machine.
Refer to the engine manual (if included) or consult the nearest engine service dealer.
Proof of date of purchase should be retained as it needs to be presented if warranty is to be claimed. Fill out the details on
previous page as a record for warranty purposes.
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its products at any time without
notice or obligation. Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product any any time
at its discretion.
ABN 11 000 257 303
Rover Mowers Limited
PO Box 1235
Eagle Fram
Queensland 4009
AUSTRALIA
Rover Mowers Limited
East Tamaki
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND