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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
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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: ....................................................
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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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