Mowers Ltd Chipper User Manual
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
TM
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.
CONTENTS
Preface ......................................................................... iii
Safety instructions ....................................................... iv
1. Specications ...................................................... 1
2. Setting up ............................................................ 1
2.1 Loose parts kit..................................................... 1
2.2 Hopper, handle and bafe assembly ................... 2
2.3 Hopper assembly to body ................................... 2
2.4 Chipper tube to body .......................................... 2
2.5 Mulch bag ........................................................... 2
2.6 Engine lubrication - Petrol Models ..................... 2
2.7 Fuel - Petrol Models ........................................... 3
3. Operation ............................................................ 3
3.1 To start the engine - Petrol Models .................... 3
3.2 To stop the engine - Petrol Models .................... 3
3.3 Rotor engagement - Petrol Models .................... 3
3.4 Rotor disengagement - Petrol Models .............. 3
3.5 Operation - Electric Models................................ 3
3.6 Shredding Material ............................................. 3
3.7 Chipper tube feeding........................................... 3
3.8 Screens ................................................................ 4
3.9 Screen removal ................................................... 4
3.10 Screen tting ....................................................... 4
4. Maintenance ........................................................ 4
4.1 Oil Change - Petrol Models ................................ 4
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 tting ...................... 5
4.6 Chipper blade sharpening ................................... 5
4.7 Flails ................................................................... 5
4.8 Flail removal ....................................................... 5
4.9 Flail tting .......................................................... 5
4.10 Routine maintenance .......................................... 5
5. Composting ......................................................... 6
5.1 Mulch .................................................................. 6
5.2 Compost .............................................................. 6
5.3 Humus ................................................................. 6
5.4 Mulching the garden ........................................... 6
5.5 Composting ......................................................... 6
5.6 Suitable materials for composting ...................... 6
5.7 Materials that should never be composted.......... 6
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1. Hopper assembly ....................................... i
Figure 2. Hopper bafe tting ................................. i
Figure 3. Hopper handle to hopper ........................... i
Figure 4. Hopper assembly to body .......................... i
Figure 5. Chipper tube to body assembly ................. i
Figure 6. Mulch bag tting ....................................... i
Figure 7. Clutch lever - Petrol Models .................... ii
Figure 8. Screen tting .............................................. ii
Figure 9. Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models ...... ii
Figure 10. Drive belt adjustment - Electric Models .... ii
Figure 11. Chipper blade removal and tting ............. ii
Figure 12. Rotor assembly .......................................... ii
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 dam-
age and possible loss of warranty.
Rover Mowers Limited Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
PREFACE
iii
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TM
OPERATION
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3.8 Screens
Two screens are supplied with the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
, the
standard screen consisting of numerous holes in a curved
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 tted to the Chip
‘N’ Shred
TM
The screen to be used depends on the type of material
to be processed. The standard screen suits most types of
material found in the garden. If moist, pulpy or soggy
types of material are to be processed the bar screen should
be tted to avoid blockages.
3.9 Screen removal
1. Switch engine off.
2. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug or
disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
3. When the rotor has come to a stop remove the R-clips
from the screen bars and remove the screen bars, the
screen should then drop out through the discharge
chute. Figure 8.
4.1 Oil Change Petrol Models
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
on a level surface in a
well ventilated area.
2. Start and run the engine for 5 minutes to warm up
the engine oil.
3. Place a container under the oil drain plug.
4. Using a 10mm open end spanner remove the engine
drain plug and tilt the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
to allow the
engine oil to drain completely.
5. Ret the engine drain plug tightly and clean up any
spilt oil.
6. Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to section
2.6 Engine Lubrication.
4.2 Lubrication Points Petrol Models
Using 10w -30 or S.A.E. 30 oil
1. Clutch lever point.
2. Throttle control.
4.3 Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models
1. Stop the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
and remove the spark plug
lead from the spark plug.
2. Remove the drive belt guard.
3. Move the clutch lever to the engaged position.
4. Loosen the four engine mount bolts.
5. Slide the engine away from the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
body
to tighten the drive belt. The drive belt should deect
3.10 Screen tting
1. Switch the engine off and remove the spark plug lead
from the spark plug or disconnect the power cord
from the power supply.
2. Choose the correct screen for the material to be
processed (refer to section 3.8).
3. Lift and position the screen in the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
by aligning the holes in the screen and the Chip ‘N’
Shred
TM
body. Insert the screen rod closest to the
engine rst and secure with the R-clip retainer. Figure
8.
Note: The standard screen can be tted in the Chip ‘N’
Shred
TM
in either direction. The Bar Screen will only
t with the bars pointing away from the engine.
4. Lift the front of the screen and insert the screen rod
through the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
side plate, retaining
with the R-clip.
4. MAINTENANCE
WARNING
The chipper blade is extremely sharp and
caution must be used when handling or
working with it.
CAUTION
Do not over tighten drive belt.
about 6mm when hand pressure is applied, between the
engine pulley and the rotor shaft pulley. Figure 9.
6. Tighten the engine mount bolts.
7. Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole
with retaining stud.
8. Move the clutch engagement lever to the disengaged
position and replace the spark plug lead.
4.4 Drive Belt adjustment - Electric Models
1. Stop the Chip ‘N’ Shred
TM
and disconnect from the
power supply.
2. Remove the drive belt guard
3. Loosen the four engine mount bolts ‘A’ gure 10.
4. Tension the drive belt to give a 6mm deection
when hand pressure is applied, by holding the nut
‘B’ with a 9/16” A/F spanner and rotating the bolt
‘C’ clockwise.
5. Tighten the four engine mount bolts.
6. Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole
with retaining stud.
CAUTION
Do not tip petrol models over when full of Petrol
and Oil.