Rover 50, 60 User Manual

Owners Manual

Gebrauchsanweisung

Manuel du Propriétaire

Manual del Propietario

Handleiding

Manuale Instruzioni

MODEL 50, 60

Petrol Lawnmower

Motor-Rasenmäher

Tondeuse à Gazon à Essence

Cortadoras de Cesped a Gasolina

Benzine Grasmaaimachine

Falciatrice A Motore

1 4

2 5

3 6

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A

B

A

B

A

8 13

7 12

9 14

10 15

11 16

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1mm

Owners Manual

Gebrauchsanweisung

Manuel du Propriétaire

Manual del Propietario

Handleiding

Manuale Instruzioni

MODEL 50, 60

Petrol Lawnmower

Motor-Rasenmäher

Tondeuse à Gazon à Essence

Cortadoras de Cesped a Gasolina

Benzine Grasmaaimachine

Falciatrice A Motore

1 4

2 5

3 6

i

A

B

A

B

A

Rover Mowers Limited ENGLISH PREFACE

WARNING

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to avoid mower damage and

possible loss of warranty

The safety of the user and others involved. Personal Injury

may result should this information be disregarded.

CONTENTS PAGE

Preface ............................................................................iii

Safety Instructions ..........................................................iv

1. Setting up................................................................... 1

1.1 Grass catcher assembly ................................... 1

2. Before operating ........................................................ 1

2.1 Folding handles ............................................... 1

2.2 Handle bar height ............................................ 1

2.3 Engine lubrication ........................................... 1

2.4 Fuel .................................................................. 1

2.5 Controls ........................................................... 1

3. Operation ................................................................... 1

3.1 Grass catcher ................................................... 1

3.2 Adjusting the height of cut .............................. 1

3.3 To start the engine ........................................... 1

3.4 To stop the engine ........................................... 1

3.5 Self propelled mowers .....................................1

3.6 Blade brake control ......................................... 1

4. Maintenance - General .............................................. 2

4.1 Engine air cleaner ............................................ 2

4.2 Snorkel air cleaner ...........................................2

4.3 Spark Plug ....................................................... 2

4.4 Cutting assembly ............................................. 2

4.5 Blade change ................................................... 2

4.6 Throttle control ................................................2

5. Maintenance - self propelled mowers........................ 2

5.1 Drive chain lubrication .................................... 2

5.2 Drive chain adjustment .................................... 2

5.3 Rear drive chain inspection ............................. 3

5.4 Clutch adjustment ............................................3

5.5 Clutch lining inspection .................................. 3

5.6 Drive pawl lubrication .....................................3

5.7 Drive Wheel Cleaning ..................................... 3

6. Maintenance powerstart mowers

6.1 Battery removal ............................................... 3

6.2 Battery installation .......................................... 3

6.3 Battery charging .............................................. 3

6.4 Care and handling ............................................ 3

7. Spare parts ................................................................. 6

7.1 Series 85000, 86000, 96000 base .................... 6

7.2 Series 85000, 86000, 96000 bars .................... 7

7.3 Self-propelled .................................................. 8

7.4 Powerstart ........................................................ 9

ILLUSTRATIONS ................................................. PAGE

Figure 1. Grass catcher assembly ............................... i

Figure 2. Handle bar height adjustment ..................... i

Figure 3. Throttle control markings ........................... i

Figure 4. Operator presence control ........................... i

Figure 5. Self propelled drive control ........................ i

Figure 6. Grass catcher fitment .................................. i

Figure 7. Height adjustment ...................................... ii

Figure 8. Blade bolt assembly ................................... ii

Figure 9. Drive chain cover plate ..............................ii

Figure 10. Drive chain ................................................. ii

Figure 11. Drive shaft cover........................................ ii

Figure 12. Stone cover ................................................ ii

Figure 13. Clutch adjustment ......................................ii

Figure 14. Drive wheel ................................................ ii

Figure 15. Drive pinion ...............................................ii

Figure 16. Powerstart control ......................................ii

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Thank you for buying a Rover Product. All Rover Lawn mowers are designed and constructed to give optimum grass cutting

performance under normal grass cutting conditions.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover walk behind mower. Please read and understand this owners

manual, before using the mower.

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 of, and add improvements upon, its product at anytime, without notice

or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.

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

Rover Mowers Limited ENGLISH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

1. Training

a. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

b. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may

restrict the age of the operator.

c. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets

are nearby.

d. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or

their property.

2. Preparation

a. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and

long trousers.

Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or

wearing open sandals.

b. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,

bones and other foreign objects.

c. WARNING- Petrol is highly flammable.

Take the following precautions.

i. Store fuel in containers specially designed for this

purpose.

ii. Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refuelling.

iii. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine

is running or when the engine is hot.

iv. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the machine away from the area of

spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition

until petrol vapours have dissipated.

v. For reasons of safety the petrol tank and tank cap lock must be

replaced if damaged.

d. Replace faulty silencers.

e. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or

damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to

preserve balance.

f. On multibladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.

3. Operation

a. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

b. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

c. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where

feasible.

d. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

e. Walk, never run.

f. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down.

g. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on

slopes.

h. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

i. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

mower towards you.

j. Stop the blade(s) ,if the mower has to be tilted for

transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass

and when transporting the mower to and from the area

to be mowed.

k. Never operate the mower with defective guards or

shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors

and/or grass catchers in place.

l. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed

the engine.

m. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting

the engine.

n. Start the engine or switch on the mower carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away

from the blade(s).

o. Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on

the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for

starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely

necessary and lift only the part which is away from the

operator.

p. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the

discharge chute.

q. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

r. Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is

running.

s. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead:

i. Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.

ii. Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.

iii. After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for

damage and make repairs before restarting and

operating the mower.

iv. If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally check

immediately.

t. Stop the engine

i. Whenever you leave the mower.

ii. Before refuelling.

u. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and if

the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn off the

fuel at the conclusion of mowing.

4. Maintenance and storage.

a. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

b. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside

a building where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark.

c. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

d. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and petrol storage area free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

e. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

f. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

g. If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

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