DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes • Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency • Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade • Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before clearing blockages, checking, or working on the mower.
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 Mowers or any Rover Mowers authorized service dealer or agent. To emphasise special information the following WARNING and CAUTION highlights are used. WARNING CAUTION The safety of the user and others involved.
SETTING UP Plastic grass catcher assembly • Refer to the “Set Up Instructions” attached to the grass catcher lower half. Grass Catcher Upper Half Grass Catcher Lower Half Figure 1. Grass Catcher—Assembled Engine oil Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine otherwise damage to the engine will occur. Refer to the engine owner’s manual. The 4 stroke engine fitted to the lawnmower is shipped with no oil in the sump. Engine fuel Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
Installing the grass catcher– refer figures 3 and 4. WARNING The grass catcher should only be fitted or removed when the engine is stopped. Never raise the rear flap when the engine is running. • • • Raise the rear flap of the mower. Grasp the grass catcher by the top handle and position the grass catcher against the rear of the mower. Refer to Figure 3. Lower the rear flap so that the back edge of the rear flap hooks over the matching lip on the grass catcher. Refer to Figure 4. Rear Flap Figure 3.
OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only) Installing the Mulch Plug (Continued) • With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted) • Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to figure 6. • Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far forward as possible.
MAINTENANCE - All mowers To Stop the engine Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position. Refer figure 9. Wait till the engine comes to a complete stop before removing or fitting the grass catcher or mulch plug to the mower, or attempting any maintenance work on the mower. WARNING Before carrying out any maintenance on the mower remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
MAINTENANCE - All mowers Blade Change- refer figures 10 and 11. WARNING Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed before attempting any maintenance on the mower. Always replace blades and blade fixings in complete sets to maintain balance. • With the engine stopped, spark plug lead and grass • • • • • catcher or mulch plug removed, open the discharge flap and prop in the open position. Refer to figure 10. Set the mower to the high cut position and fold the handle bar down.
Cleaning the Underside of the Mower CAUTION Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed before attempting any maintenance on the mower. • Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface. • Set the cut height to maximum. • With the engine stopped, remove the grass catcher or mulch plug and lift open the discharge flap. • Use a garden hose to wash out all the grass clippings. • Inspect the underside and repeat the cycle if still not clean.
MULCH MOWING INFORMATION (continued) BENEFITS TO YOUR LAWN Research has shown that lawns are usually cut too short, Grass, like any other plant life, relies on photosynthesis to regenerate and survive. Reduced leaf size (from cutting too low) can seriously effect a lawn by: • Making it easy prey for disease. • Encouraging weeds to take hold.
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Warranty Conditions Australia Only MTD Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 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 warranty for the engine used to power this machine may differ from the warranty for the other components.
