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DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER 

 

 

OWNER’S MANUAL 

 

 

 

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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