MTD 50M, 51M, 80M, 35M, 61M User Manual
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Mulch 'N Catch
Convertible Rotary Lawnmower
Mower Models - 35m, 75m
50m, 51m, 60m, 61m
80m
W ARNING
Before changing any
component or adjustments
(where applicable):
• Release the operator
presence control.
• Disconnect the spark plug
wire from the spark plug.
• Blades and moving parts
must be stopped.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Rover Mulch ‘N Catch mower with the exclusive Patent
Pending Rover V ari-T ilt System. The Rover Mulch ‘N Catch is a convertible mower. This allows
you to use the mower with the grass catcher fitted to the mower, (to pick up the grass cuttings) or
remove the grass catcher and fit with the mulching plug to mulch the grass. The advantages of this
design is that it allows you to gain the benefits of mulch mowing, but at times of rapid growth, or
when the mulched grass clippings are tending to buildup, the grass catcher can be fitted and the
grass clippings removed.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions to
avoid mower damage and
possible loss of warranty.
WARNING
The safety of the user and others
involved. Personal injury may
result should this information be
disregarded.
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CONTENTS P A G E
Preface i
1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Mulching 1
1.2 Benefits for your lawn 1
1.3 Benefits for you 1
2. SETTING UP 1
2.1 Multipurpose 1
2.2 Installing the Mulch Plug
for models 35m and 75m 1
2.3 Installing the Mulch Plug
for models 50m, 51m,
60m, 61m & 80m 2
2.4 Removing the Mulch Plug
for models 35m, and 75m 2
2.5 Removing the Mulch Plug
for models 50m, 51m,
60m, 61m & 80m 2
2.6 Vari-Tilt Conbar System 2
2.7 Vari-Tilt Conbar
Adjustment - Mulching 2
2.8 Vari-Tilt Conbar
Adjustment - Catching 2
CONTENTS P A G E
3. MAINTENANCE 3
3.1 General Mower Maintenance 3
3.2 Mulching equipment 3
3.3 Cutting Assembly 3
3.4 Blade Change 3
USEFUL MULCHING HINTS 3
ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1 - Installing the Mulch
Plug 35m, 75m 1
Figure 2 - Installing the Mulch
Plug 50m, 51m, 60m, 61m & 80m 2
Figure 3 - Conbar Adjustment 2
Figure 4 - Blade Change 3
Figure 5 - Blade & Fasteners 3
Figure 6 - Grass Height 4
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Mulching
The Rover Mulch ‘N Catch mower setup as a
mulching mower (grass catcher removed and
mulch plug fitted) reduces the grass clippings
into very fine particles. The design allows for
the even distribution of the grass particles at
the base of the lawn.
The mulched clippings can then:
• Break down quickly, releasing nutrients into
the soil, saving on fertiliser costs.
• Reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil
which reduces watering costs and effort.
• Help to control temperature extremes
protecting the roots of the grass.
• Assist in controlling soil erosion.
1.2 Benefits for 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 affect a lawn by:
• Making it easy prey for disease.
• Encouraging weeds to take hold.
• Exposing the soil to:
– greater evaporation;
– temperature extremes; and
– erosion.
Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing
follows the best practice for nurturing a
healthier more attractive lawn with less water
usage.
1.3 Benefits for you
Because you mulch as you mow the time and
cost savings are also significant:
• Eliminates raking of leaves before mowing
(the Mulch ‘N Catch mower picks up and
converts fallen leaves into mulch).
• Eliminates raking of cut grass.
• Saves the time spent emptying the catcher.
• Automatically disposes of grass clippings.
• Eliminates the need to dispose of clippings
at the refuse tip.
2. SETTING UP
2.1 Multipurpose
Your Mulch ‘N Catch mower is fitted with
multipurpose cutting blades for both mulching
and catching, as shipped from the factory. It is
also supplied with a mulch plug for mulch
mowing and a grass catcher for catch mowing.
To convert to a mulching mower install the
mulch plug (Refer 2.2 or 2.3) and adjust the
conbar to suit (Refer 2.7).
To convert to a catching mower, install the grass
catcher (Refer Owner’s Manual), and adjust the
conbar to suit (Refer 2.8).
2.2 Installing the Mulch Plug for
Models 35m and 75m (
Figure 1
):
1. Stop the engine.
2. Lift the rear flap of the mower.
3. Remove the grass catcher or deflector (if
fitted).
4. Insert the long right hand side of the mulch
plug first, into the rear of the mower.
5. Guide the mulch plug in until the spring tab
rests against the top edge of the mower base
and the lower edge rests on the front top edge
of the axle retaining bracket.
6. Give the mulch plug a firm jolt forward and
down into place.
Figure 1 - Installing the Mulch Plug -
35m, 75m
WARNING
Before removing or installing
the mulch plug or
grasscatcher. The engine
must be stopped.
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