Rover 460 User Manual
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.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to
preserve balance.
DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
• 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 :
a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or
b) after striking a foreign object.
• 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.
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.
The safety of the user and
others involved. Personal
injury may result should this
information be disregarded.
WARNING
MANUAL CONTENTS
Safety instructions
Introduction
Setting up
Operation
- All Models
- Mulch Models (only)
- Self Propelled Models (only)
Maintenance
- All Models
- Self Propelled Models (only)
- Mulch Models (only)
Mulch Mowing Information
Warranty conditions
CARTON CONTENTS:
Rover domestic rotary lawnmower
Rover owner’s manual
Engine manufacturer owner’s manual
Plastic grass catcher left hand side
Plastic grass catcher right hand side
Plastic grass catcher mesh insert
NB. Mowers which have the Mulch option will have the mulch plug fitted into the rear
chute of the mower.
If when unpacking your new lawnmower it is found that there are items missing
contact your nearest authorized Rover Mowers service dealer or agent.
Follow these instructions to
avoid mower damage and
possible loss of warranty.
CAUTION
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SETTING UP
Preliminary
Open the lawn mower cardboard carton carefully
folding back the carton top flaps.
Lift out the plastic grass catcher components.
With the aid of a second person carefully lift the
lawn mower out of the cardboard carton and place
on a level surface.
Loosen the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs (A)
(where fitted).
Fold the handle bars out straight, inline with the
lower handle bars. Tighten the two handle bar pivot
bolt knobs (A) or the camlocks (B) to secure the
handle bars in position. Refer to figure 1.
Remove and discard the white protective packing
sheet from the mower.
Plastic grass catcher assembly - refer figures 2 and 3
Position one side of the grass catcher on a clean flat bench. Refer to figure 2.
Orient the mesh so it aligns with the “U” channel (on the inside of the grass
catcher side) and slide it fully into the channel. Refer to figure 2.
Position the other grass catcher side over the assembly. Align the mesh into the
“U” channel and the barbs into the slots on the grass catcher sides. Refer to
figures 2 and 3.
Press firmly down on the catcher assembly to lock the barbs fully into the slots.
Check that all catcher barbs are clipped into place. Refer to figure 3.
Figure 1.
Handle bar pivot
Bolt knobs and
camlocks
Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly Figure 3. Grass catcher barbs
Engine oil
Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine otherwise damage to
the engine
will occur.
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual.
The 4 stroke engine fitted to the Rover lawnmower is shipped with no oil in the
sump.
Engine fuel
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual.
Use only fresh unleaded petrol in the lawnmower engine.
OPERATION - All mowers
Adjusting the cut height– refer figure 4.
Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly
WARNING
When selecting the cut height stand to the rear of the machine with
your feet well clear of the cutting blades.
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OPERATION - All mowers
Adjusting the cut height (Continued)
The Rover lawnmower has ten height settings
controlled by the height adjustment lever located at the
rear right hand wheel.
Grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and pull the
lever away from the base to disengage the lever
from the height adjustment rack (2).
Move the lever either forwards or backwards to the
desired position and release the lever so as to
engage in the height adjustment rack
Installing the grass catcher– refer figures 5 and 6.
WARNING
Figure 4.
Height adjustment
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 5.
Locate the grass catcher above the grass catcher support bracket. Align the
catcher lugs with the hooks each side and lower the catcher into place. Refer to
Figure 6.
Lower the rear flap so that the back edge of the rear flap hooks over the matching
lip on the grass catcher.
Figure 5. Grass catcher fitment Figure 6. Support bracket detail
Removing the grass catcher– refer figure 7.
Raise the rear flap of the mower to release the
grass catcher.
Lift the grass catcher clear of the mower and lower
the rear flap.
Emptying the grass catcher - refer figure 7
Remove the grass catcher (as per the instructions
above).
Tilt the grass catcher with the opening downwards.
Grip the large channel in the rear bottom of the
grass catcher with the other hand and shake the
clippings out. Refer to figure 7.
Figure 7.
Emptying grass
catcher
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