Rover 108, 109 User Manual

Owners Manual

GRASS CATCHER

MODEL No. 108 – 109

Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher

Follow these instructions to avoid

PREFACE

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Australian made and owned ROVER product.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover Ride-on Mower Grass
Catcher. Please read and understand this Owner's Manual before using this grass catcher.

If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower Service
Dealer.

Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products at any
time, without notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue the
manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.

To emphasise special information, the words WARNING and CAUTION are used.

WARNING

The safety of the user and others

involved. Personal injury may result

CONTENTS PAGE
Preface i
Safety Instructions ii

1. Setting up

1.1 Grass Catcher selection 1

1.2 Loose parts kit Model 108 1

1.3 Loose parts kit Model 109 1

2. Retrofitting

2.1 Cutterhead modifications 2

3. Assembly

3.1 Towbar Installation 2

3.2 Installing the Support Bracket
3

3.3 Installing the Fan Disc Assembly
3

3.4 Blade Installation 3

3.5 Mounting the Grass Gatcher
4

3.6 Frame Assembly 4

3.7 Frame Installation 4

3.8 Outlet Chute Installation 5

3.9 Grass Transfer Tube 5

3.10 Skirt Installation 5

4. Operation

4.1 To Collect Grass 6

4.2 Emptying the Grass Catcher
6

5. Maintenance

5.1 Cleaning the Grass Catcher 7

5.2 Cleaning the Transfer Tube 7

5.3 General 7

should this information be

disregarded.

CAUTION

mower damage and possible

loss of warranty.

Figure ILLUSTRATIONS PG

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

4.1

Towbar Installation
Support Bracket Installation
Grass Catcher Support
Mounting the Catcher Assembly
Internal Frame Assembly
Frame Installation
Outlet Chute Installation
Fitting the Transfer Tube
Skirt installation
Emptying the grass catcher

With the added load of a grass
catcher mounted on the back of
a ride-on mower the handling
characteristics of the mower can
be affected. Therefore the
operator must be aware of this
fact and take extra care when
operating the ride-on, this is
especially evident when
cornering, traversing up and
down slopes and braking

WARNING

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Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

v Know your controls. Read the Owners Manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any

emergency.

v Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Do not carry

passengers.

v Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade.
v Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.
v Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the mower is designed for this purpose.
v Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.

v Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.
v Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
v Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment:

(a) use only approved drawbar hitch points
(b) limit loads to those you can safely control
(c) do not turn sharply

(d) use care when backing up, and
(e) use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the owner's manual

v Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating the mower near roadways.
v Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
v When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the

machine while it is in operation.

v Before leaving the operator's position:

(a) disengage all clutches and secure cutting units
(b) change into neutral and set the parking brake, and
(c) stop the engine and remove the key

v Stop the engine and disengage the drive to attachments:

(a) before refuelling
(b) before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator's

position
(c) before clearing blockages
(d) before checking, cleaning or working on the mower
(e) after striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and

operating the equipment) and
(f) if machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)

v Disengage the drive to the attachments when transporting or not in use.
v A mower operator should be in good physical and mental health and not under the influence of any drug or

alcohol which might impair vision, co-ordination or judgement.

v Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes.
v It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
v Mow only in good daylight.
v Before using, always visually inspect to see th at the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or

damaged. (Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance).

v Check all nuts, bolts and screws often. Always b e sure the mower is in a safe operating condition.
v Keep safety devices (guards and switches) in place and in working order.
v Never use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards provided by the manufacturer are in position.
v Ensure that any spare parts used comply with the original manufacturer's recommendations and

specifications.

v Replace worn or faulty silencer.
v Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. These can be a fire hazard.
v Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Nev er remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol

while the engine is running or the engine is hot. Remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve and tank pressure. 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 the petrol vapours have dissipated.

v Check for fuel leaks while refuelling or using the mower. If a fuel leak is found, do not start or run the engine

until the fuel leak is fixed and spilled fuel is wiped away.

v Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
v Always mount the mower on the opposite side to the discharge chute.
v Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
v Store the mower in a well-ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in hot water

heaters.

v Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owner's Manual.

Damaged Blades and Worn Bolts are
Major Hazards

WARNING

Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher

The Rover Grass Catcher Models 108 and 109 are designed for

The Rover Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher has been designed to be fitted to and used with the Rover Rancher, Raider
and Lawn King, fitted with either the 30" or the 38" pressed steel cutterheads.
The correct model grass catcher to suit the Rover Rancher, Raider and Lawn King models and cutterhead combination
can be selected from the "Grass Catcher Selection Chart" (See Section 1. 1 below).
Some Rover Ride-on Mowers will need to have a towbar fitted and/or the use of a different mount support bracket before
the Rover Grass Catcher can be correctly mounted. These mowers are identified in the chart below by an asterisk *

1. SETTING UP

1.1 Grass Catcher Selection

Cutterhead Catcher Towbar Mount support

Rover Ride-on Mower Model No. Model No. Model No. Model 110 Bracket

Required A12 942

Rancher Selector Drive 17166 180 108 *

198 109

Rancher Selector Drive 27166 180 108 *

198 109 *

Rancher Selector Drive 17188 180 108 *

198 109

Rancher Selector Drive 27189 180 1'08 *

198 109 *

Rancher Auto-Drive 18166 180 108 *

198 109

Rancher Auto-Drive 28166 180 108 *

198 109 *

Rancher Auto-Drive 18188 180 108 *

198 109

Rancher Auto-Drive 28189 180 108 *

198 109 *

Rancher H dro 28266 180 108 *
Raider 4078 180 108
Lawn King Hydro 2950 180 108

198 109

WARNING

DO NOT FIT lO8/l09 Grass Catchers to rear engine mowers.

front engine ride-on mowers ONLY!

Before proceeding with the assembly of the grass catcher, remove the loose parts kit from the carton.

1.2 Loose parts kit – Model 108 (30” Cutterhead) 1.3 loose parts kit – Model 109 (38” Cutterhead)

Item No. Su lied
Transfer tube 1
Chute assembly 1
Rod-outlet chute
Fan disks assembly 1
Grass catcher assembly 1
Support bracket 1
Owner's manual 1
Side frame 2
Spreader 1
Bolt - 3/8 x 1" unc. 2
Nycloc nut - 3/8" unc. 3
Nyloc nut – ¼" unc. 4
Screw - 3/16' x 1" unc. RH. 4
Nyloc nut - 3/16' unc. 4
Washer - 3/8" flat

Transfer tube 1
Chute assembly 1

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Rod-outlet chute 1
Grass catcher assembly 1
Support bracket 1
Owner's manual 1
Side frame 2
Spreader 1
Bolt - 3/8 x 1" unc. 2
Nyloc nut - 3/8" unc. 3
Nyloc nut – 1/4" unc. 4
Screw - 3/16' x 1" unc. RH. 4
Nyloc nut - 3/16' unc. 4
Skirt 1
Bolt- 5/16' x ¾" cuphead 2
Washer - 5/16' flat 2
Nyloc nut - s/16" unc. 2
Washer - 3/8" flat 4

Item No. Su lied