Owners Manual Chip 'N Shred Model No: 9859 - 5HP Petrol 9862 - 5.5HP Petrol 9848 – 3.5HP Petrol 9858 - 3.
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.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred Training • • • • • • Become familiar with the Owner's Manual before attempting to operate this equipment. Do not allow children to operate this equipment. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders. Carbon dioxide can be extremely dangerous in enclosed areas; do not run the machine in an enclosed area since the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is colourless, odourless, and tasteless.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred General Electrical Safety Rules 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Avoid dangerous environments such as damp locations. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull a machine by the cord or pull the cord to disconnect it from the outlet socket. Keep the cord away from excessive heat, oil, and sharp edges. Disconnect the machine when not in use, before servicing and when changing attachments. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure to switch off before plugging the cord into a power outlet.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred 2.2 Hopper handle and baffle assembly The feed hopper as supplied with the Chip `N Shred needs to be assembled before use. 1. Lay the right hand side half of the hopper down on a flat surface with the joint flange pointing up. 2. Position the left hand side half of the hopper on top of the right hand side aligning the joint flange and screw holes. Figure 1. 3. Insert the self tapping screws in the front flanged joint in the sequence shown (1-6) and tighten. Figure 1. 4.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred SETTING UP 2.7 Fuel 3. 1. 2. Position the Chip `N Shred on a level surface in a well ventilated area. Clean around the fuel tank cap. Remove the fuel tank cap. 4. 5. Using a clean funnel fill the fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded petrol. Replace the fuel tank cap. 5. Wipe up any spilt petrol. 3. OPERATION 3.1 To start the engine - Petrol Models Refer to the engine manufacturers instructions. 3. 1. Move the clutch lever to the disengaged position. 4. 2.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred OPERATION 3.8 Screens 3.10 Screen fitting Two screens are supplied with the Chip `N Shred, the standard screen consisting of numerous holes in acurved plate and a bar screen consisting of widely spaced bars between two side plates. The size of the mulch produced by either shredding or chipping is dependent on the screen fitted to the Chip `N Shred The screen to be used depends on the type of material to be processed.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred MAINTENANCE 4.5 Chipper blade removal and fitting 4.8 Flail removal Chipper blade removal 1. 2. 3. Remove the hopper assembly. Remove the belt guard. Remove the chipper tube assembly. 4. Rotate the rotor assembly until the flail bar to be removed is opposite the pilot hole in the left hand side of the Chip `N' Shred TM body. Remove the flail bar retaining nut and bolt from the shaft.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip `N Shred COMPOSTING 5.1 Mulch Mulch is a mixture of broken down vegetable and organic materials which is used in the creation of compost or used as a covering in a garden bed. 600mm. The compost heap should be covered to keep it from becoming waterlogged or drying out completely. To aid in the decomposition of the mulch, the compost heap should be turned over regularly. 5.
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 petrol engine used to power this machine is warranted by the manufacturer whose warranty statement has been included with the machine.
