Rover Lawn Mower 10024 User Guide

DOMESTIC ROTARY LAWNMOWER  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Model No: 10024  
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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  
CAUTION  
The safety of the user and  
others involved. Personal  
injury may result should  
this information be  
Follow these instructions  
to avoid mower damage  
and possible loss of  
warranty.  
disregarded.  
MANUAL CONTENTS  
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Safety instructions  
Introduction  
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Setting up  
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Operation  
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5 & 6  
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Maintenance  
Warranty conditions  
CARTON CONTENTS:  
Quantity  
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Rover domestic rotary lawnmower  
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Rover owner’s manual  
Engine manufacturer owner’s manual  
Fabric grass catcher and metal internal frame  
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  
Preliminary  
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Open the lawn mower cardboard carton carefully folding back the carton top flaps.  
Lift out the fully assembled fabric grass catcher from on top of the  
lawn mower  
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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 and fold the handle  
bars out straight, inline with the lower handle bars. Tighten the two  
handle bar pivot bolt knobs to secure the handle bars in position.  
Refer to figure 1.  
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Remove and discard the white protective  
packing sheet from the mower.  
Handle bar knob  
Figure 1. Handle bar pivot bolt knobs  
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  
WARNING  
Under normal usage the grass catcher material is subject  
to deterioration and wear, and should be frequently  
checked for wear or damage. Replace with a genuine  
Rover grass catcher if found to be damaged.  
Installing the grass catcher- refer figure 2  
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Move the throttle control lever to the stop position and wait till the blades come to a  
complete stop  
Raise the rear flap of the mower with one hand and with the other hand raise and position  
the grass catcher against the rear of the mower.  
Locate the two hooks on the front of the grass catcher frame over the flap rod extensions  
on either side of the rear flap.  
Lower the rear flap on to the grass catcher to hold it in position.  
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Grass catcher  
hook  
Flap rod  
Grass catcher  
Figure 2. Grass catcher fitment  
Removing the grass catcher- refer figure 2  
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Move the throttle control lever to the stop position and wait till the blades come to a  
complete stop  
Raise the rear flap of the mower with one hand and with the other hand lift the grass  
catcher up and away from the rear of the mower.  
Lower the rear flap against the rear of the mower.  
WARNING  
The grass catcher should only be fitted or removed when  
the engine is stopped. Never raise the rear flap when the  
engine is running  
Adjusting the height of cut- refer figure 3  
The Rover lawnmower has ten height settings con-  
trolled by the height adjustment lever located at the  
rear right hand wheel.  
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Grasp the height adjustment lever and pull the  
lever away from the base to disengage the  
lever from the height adjustment rack.  
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Move the lever either forwards or backwards to  
the desired position and release the lever so  
as to engage in the height adjustment rack.  
Height  
adjustment rack  
Height  
Figure 3. Height adjustment  
adjustment lever  
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Starting the engine  
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual for detailed starting procedure.  
Ensure that the engine oil is at the correct level and that the fuel tank is full of fresh unleaded  
petrol.  
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Move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position.  
Prime the engine in accordance with the engine manufacture’s instructions  
Grasp the starter cord handle and pull with a quick firm action. Allow the starter cord to  
recoil back into its housing whilst retaining a grip on the handle. If the engine fails to start  
repeat till the engine starts  
Stopping the engine  
Move the throttle control lever to the “STOP” position  
Wait till the engine comes to a complete stop before removing or fitting the grass catcher to the  
mower or attempting any maintenance work on the mower.  
MAINTENANCE  
WARNING  
Before carrying out any maintenance on the mower  
remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug to prevent  
accidental starting  
Engine air cleaner  
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions.  
The engine air cleaner elements must be serviced after every 25 hours of normal mowing. The  
elements must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty conditions. Replace  
immediately if the element is damaged.  
Spark plug  
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions.  
For best results, remove the spark plug every 50 hours for gap checking and replace every 100  
hours of use. Replace the spark plug at any time if it is found that the electrodes are pitted or  
burned or the porcelain cracked. For replacement refer to engine manufacturer owner’s manual for  
correct spark plug.  
Muffler  
Check the condition of the muffler periodically for rust and cracks. Replace if found to be damaged  
as this can lead to increased exhaust noise. Replace only with a genuine original equipment part.  
Blade- refer figure 4  
Check the condition of the blade and central fastener at regular intervals, or after striking a solid  
object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally. After striking a solid object check that the  
blade boss shear pins are intact, if broken replace. The blade with use, will loose it’s sharp edge  
and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate. When this happens the blade should be  
removed and sharpened or replaced with a new blade.  
CAUTION  
The blade must be balanced after sharpening  
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WARNING  
Blades should only be sharpened and balanced by  
an authorized service dealer.  
Blade removal- refer figure 4  
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Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug  
Fold the upper handle bars forward and tilt the mower back on the lower handle bars with the spark  
plug upwards and secure safely in position  
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Remove the single central retaining bolt and large domed washer and remove the blade from the  
blade boss. Retain the two loose shear pins between the blade and blade boss.  
Check the condition of the blade and replace the blade if badly damaged or return to an  
authorized service dealer for blade sharpening and balancing  
Check the condition of the two shear pins and replace if damaged  
Blade boss  
Blade fitting- refer figure 4  
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Remove the spark lead from the spark plug  
Fold the upper handle bars forward and tilt the mower back on  
it’s handle bars with the spark plug upwards and secure safely  
in position  
Blade  
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Check the condition of all components before  
fitting to the engine shaft and replace any if  
damaged  
If the blade boss has been removed from the crankshaft make  
sure that the key is located in the crankshaft and replace the  
key if damaged  
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Insert the two shear pins into the blade boss  
Fit the blade to the bottom side of the blade boss aligning the  
two shear pins with the holes in the blade. The flutes at the ends of the  
blade should be facing into the mower base.  
Centre bolt & domed  
washer  
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Fit the centre bolt with the large domed washer through  
the centre of the blade and into the engine shaft and  
torque to 57 to 62 Nm. Note: the domed washer  
must be fitted to the blade with the raised dome  
pointing away from the blade bottom face  
Figure 4. Underside of mower  
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Lower the mower to the ground and fit the spark plug lead to the spark plug  
Cleaning  
To prevent the build up of grass under the deck and to maintain the appearance of the mower it  
should be cleaned at the end of each days mowing.  
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Stop the engine and remove the spark plug lead when the blade has stopped  
Remove the grass catcher and tilt the mower back on it’s handle bars  
Hose the underside of the mower housing to remove all grass build up  
Lower the mower to the ground and fit the spark plug lead to the spark plug  
Hose the fabric grass catcher inside and out to remove all grass debris and hang up to dry before  
storage  
CAUTION  
Do not hose the engine as water can damage the air  
cleaner and ignition system  
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Warranty Conditions  
Australia & New Zealand Only  
Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free from defects in material and workmanship.  
This warranty is limited to making good or replacing any part which appears upon inspection by  
the manufacturer or his agent to be defective in material or workmanship.  
The engine used to power this machine is warranted by the manufacturer whose warranty  
statement has been included with the machine. As the warranty for the engine may differ from the  
warranty for the other components, you are advised to read the engine manufacturer’s  
warranty carefully.  
For other items this warranty shall apply for a period of 12 months from date of purchase for  
domestic use only. However these items are not warranted for commercial or industrial use.  
This warranty does not obligate the manufacturer, his agents or dealers to bear the transport costs  
incurred in the repair or replacement of any defective part. This warranty excludes fair wear and  
tear, or any damage caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as blades, blade bolts, and spark  
plugs, which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also  
excluded.  
This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been used or if repairs or alterations have  
been made without the manufacturer’s written authority. The above warranty does not exclude any  
condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant  
legislation which implies any condition which cannot be excluded.  
REMEMBER:  
PROOF OF PURCHASE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND IS NECESSARY  
PRIOR TO WARRANTY WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN. REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT  
BY AN AUTHORISED DEALER OR AGENT AND GENUINE SPARE PARTS MUST BE USED  
OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.  
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its product at any time  
without notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at  
its discretion at any time.  
For your Record:  
Retailers Name: .............................................Address: ...................................................................  
Phone No: ......................................................Model No: ................................................................  
Serial No: .......................................................Date of Purchase: ....................................................  
A.B.N. 11 000 257 303  
Rover Mowers Limited, PO. Box 1235, Eagle Farm. Qld. Australia. 4009  
Phone: 07 3213 0233  
PO. Box 58-774, Greenmount, Auckland. New Zealand.  
Phone: 09 274 7400  
04016507  
Revision A  
© Copyright  
2005  
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