Rover Domestic Rotary Lawnmower 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.
• 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 fuel while the engine is running or the
engine is hot. If fuel 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 fuel 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.
1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this domestic rotary lawnmower.
This manual covers the setting up, operation and maintenance of the 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.
MANUAL CONTENTS Page
CAUTION
Follow these instructions
to avoid mower damage
and possible loss of
warranty.
• Safety instructions 1
• Introduction 2
• Setting up 3
• Operation - All Models 3, 4 & 5
- Mulch Models (only) 4 & 5
• Maintenance - All Models 6, 7 & 8
- Mulch Models (only) 6, 7 & 8
• Mulch Mowing Information 8 & 9
• Warranty conditions 10
CARTON CONTENTS: Quantity
• Domestic rotary lawnmower 1
• Plastic kit bag (containing Owner’s manuals and handle bar fasteners) 1
• Plastic grass catcher upper half 1
• Plastic grass catcher lower half 1
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.
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SETTING UP
Plastic grass catcher assembly
• Refer to the “Set Up Instructions” attached to the grass catcher lower half.
Grass Catcher
Upper Half
Grass Catcher
Lower Half
Figure 1. Grass Catcher—Assembled
Engine oil
Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine otherwise damage to the engine
will occur.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
The 4 stroke engine fitted to the lawnmower is shipped with no oil in the sump.
Engine fuel
Refer to the engine owner’s manual.
Use only fresh unleaded fuel in the lawnmower engine.
OPERATION - All mowers
Adjusting the cut height– refer figure 2.
When selecting the cut height stand to the rear of the machine with your feet
well clear of the cutting blades.
The lawnmower 13 height settings are controlled by the
height adjustment lever located at the rear right hand wheel.
WARNING
• 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.
3
(2) (1)
Figure 2. Height adjustment
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