Rover 10024 User Manual

DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model No: 10024

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• 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.

• Before using, always inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blade to preserve balance.

• Check all nuts, bolts and screws often; always be sure the mower is in a safe operating

condition. Use only genuine replacement parts.

• Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap off the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or the engine
is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from
the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have

dissipated.

• Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.

• Replace worn or faulty silencers (muffler)

• Mow only in good daylight.

• Never use the 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.

• Store the mower in a well-ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in
hot water heaters.

• Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens the mower life.

• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.

• Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during engine
run-out.

• Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general,

plastic containers are unsuitable.

• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect the mower if :

• Never cut grass while walking backwards.

• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives, walks or roads.

• Walk, never run.

• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

• Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.

a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or
b) after striking a foreign object.

CAUTION

To avoid engine damage drain the oil and fuel from the
engine before turning the lawnmower over in any direction.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Rover Mowers domestic rotary lawnmower.

This manual covers the setting up, operation and maintenance of the Rover 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

The safety of the user and
others involved. Personal
injury may result should
this information be
disregarded.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions
to avoid mower damage
and possible loss of
warranty.

MANUAL CONTENTS Page

• Safety instructions 1

• Introduction 2

• Setting up 3

• Operation 3, 4 & 5

• Maintenance 5 & 6

• Warranty conditions 7

CARTON CONTENTS: Quantity

• Rover domestic rotary lawnmower 1

• Rover owner’s manual 1

• Engine manufacturer owner’s manual 1

• Fabric grass catcher and metal internal frame 1

If when unpacking your new lawnmower it is found that there are items missing

contact your nearest authorized Rover Mowers service dealer or agent.

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