Owners Manual
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MODEL 45
REEL MOWER
MODELS 45048 & 45148
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals, or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy
shoes.
2. Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly
in any emergency.
3. Make sure that the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown
by the blade.
4. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before clearing blockages, checking or
working on the mower.
5. 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 and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
6. Check all nuts, bolts and screws often, always be sure the mower is in safe operating condition.
Use only genuine Rover replacement parts.
7. Refuel out doors 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 if 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 the petrol vapours have
dissipated.
8. Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.
9. Replace worn or faulty silencers.
10. Mow only in good daylight.
11. Never use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards provided by the manufacturer are in
position.
12. Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the blades.
13. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can
collect.
14. Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
15. Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
16. Store the mower in a well ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in
hot water heaters.
17. Never leave wind-up starters in a wound condition.
18. Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens engine life.
19. It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
20. Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during engine
run-out.
21. Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general plastic
containers are unsuitable.
22. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and inspect the mower if-
(a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally or
(b) after striking a foreign object.
23. Never cut grass while walking backwards.
24. Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives, walks or roads.
25. Walk, never run.
26. Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
27. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
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Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
ASSEMBLY
1.1 UNPACKING
1.2 BEFORE OPERATING
1. Lift the top off the carton base and place to one
side.
WARNING
Read and understand the safety
instructions and the engine
manufactuers operating instructions
BEFORE using the mower.
2. Pivot the upper handlebars into the upright
position, and secure with the clamp screw and
nut. Do not damage the clutch and throttle cables.
Refer to separate sheet for details.
1. Place the mower on a level surface in a well
ventilated area.
3. Roll the mower off the timber base of the
carton.
2. Fill the engine crankcase with 10W-30 or SAE 30
oil to the top of the oil filler port. Refer to engine
manufacturers instructions.
4. To adjust the height of the handlebars:-
a. Loosen the lower handlebar securing bolts (A)
on both sides of the mower. Figure 1.
3. Fill the fuel tank with UNLEADED petrol.
b. Adjust the height of the handle bars, by pivoting
them up or down, to suit the operator.
c. Re-tighten the nuts (A) Figure 1.
4. Ensure the spark plug lead is connected to the
spark plug.
1.3 GRASS CATCHER
WARNING
Stop the engine BEFORE fitting or
removing the grass catcher.
1. To fit the catcher. Hold the grass catcher by the
top edge, hook the catcher on to the two locating
pegs on the front of the mower, positioning the
catcher on the two rubber stops on either side of
the mower.
2. To remove the catcher. Disengage the cutter
drive and move the throttle control lever to stop
position. When the engine has stopped, hold the
catcher by the top edge and lift it off the locating
pegs.
Figure 1. Rear View
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OPERATION
Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
2. CONTROLS
2.3 Cutter drive clutch lever.
Located to the left hand side of the engine
protruding out from the shaft cover. Marked for
engaged and disengaged positions.
Figure 4.
2.1 Throttle control
Located on the right hand arm of the handle bars.
Marked for slow and fast positions. Figure 2.
Figure 2. Throttle control.
Figure 4. Cutter drive clutch lever.
2.2 Drive clutch lever.
Located on the left hand arm of the handle bars
bars. Figure 3.
Figure 3. Drive clutch lever.
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OPERATION
Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
3.1 STARTING
3.3 STOPPING
1.
2.
Disengage the ‘Cutter drive lever’. Figure 4
1.
2.
3.
Release the drive clutch lever to disengage
the rear roller drive. Figure 3.
Move the ‘Choke control lever’located on the
engine to the choke position.
Move the throttle control lever to the slow
position. Figure 2.
3.
4.
5.
Move the throttle control lever to the fast
position. Figure 2.
Disengage the cutter drive lever. Figure 4.
Grasp the engine starter cord and pull rapidly
to start the engine. Figure 5.
When started move the choke control lever to
the run position.
WARNING
Before making any adjustments, the engine
must be stopped and the spark plug lead
removed, to prevent the engine accidentally
starting.
4.1 CUTTING SETTING
With use it will become necessary to adjust the cut-
ter closer to the bottom blade. The cutter is correct-
ly set when it LIGHTLY touches the bottom blade
along its FULL length. Hard bearing or uneven set-
ting causes excessive or uneven wear to the cutting
edges, and places undue load on the engine.
4.1.1 CHECKING THE CUTTER SETTING
1. Drain the petrol from the fuel tank.
2. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark
plug.
3. Tilt the mower back on the rear roller and
support the lower handle bars 250mm off
the ground. Note: If the mower is to be
tilted back any further than this the oil
must be drained from the engine sump to
avoid possible carburettor and air cleaner
damage. Figure. 6.
Figure 5. Engine starter cord.
3.2 MOWING
4. Hold a narrow strip of newspaper between
the cutter and the bottom blade while
carefully rotating the cutter by hand. The
setting is correct if the paper is cut when
tested at several points along the full length
of the blade. The cutter must be free to
rotate without binding.
1.
2.
Start the engine as per section 3.1.
Move the throttle control lever to the fast
position. Figure 2.
3.
4.
Move the cutter drive lever to the engaged
position Figure 4.
Lower the mower back to the ground, refuel with
petrol and replace the spark plug lead onto spark
plug.
Slowly squeeze the clutch control lever. This
engages the rear roller drive and moves the
mower forward Figure 3.
5.
To gain optimum power from engine it should
be run at maximum speed.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
Figure 6. Mower tilting.
A
Figure 7. Cutter adjustment.
4.1.2 ADJUSTING THE CUTTER SETTING
1. Loosen the clamping nuts (A) on both sides of
the mower Figure 7.
2. To set the cutter closer to the bottom blade,
turn the adjusting screws (B) on both sides of
the mower anti-clockwise until the cutter just
contacts the bottom blade at both ends.
Figure 7.
3. If the cutter bears down too hard on the bot-
tom blade, turn the adjusting screws clockwise
at least one turn, then repeat Step 2 until the
blade is set correctly.
4.2 CUTTER DRIVE CHAIN
After adjusting the cutter setting or after pro-
longed use, the cutter drive chain may require
re-tensioning.
1.
2.
Loosen the locknut (C) Figure 8.
Slide the nylon chain adjuster against the
chain to allow 6mm of up and down move-
ment of the chain Figure 8.
3.
Re-tighten the locknut (C) Figure 8.
4. Retighen the clamping nuts (A) Figure 7.
5. Retest the cutter setting. After resetting the
cutter, the cutter drive chain will need to be
checked and adjusted. Refer to section 4.2.
D
If, after adjusting the cutter setting, a satisfactory
cut cannot be achieved, the blades may require
sharpening or replacement. Return the mower to an
authorised Rover Mower service dealer for blade
sharpening and setting.
D
Figure 8. Drive chains.
4.3 CLUTCH AND DRUM CHAINS
The clutch and drum chains are adjusted together.
1.
2.
3.
Loosen the two locknuts (D) Figure 8.
Slide the large chain sprocket upwards.
Retighten the locknuts (D) Figure 8.
NOTE - CORRECTLY TENSIONED
CHAINS SHOULD BE SLIGHTLY SLACK,
NOT TIGHTLY STRETCHED.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
4.4 CUTTING HEIGHT
4.6 GRASS DELFECTOR
The cutting height is adjusted with the front roller
adjustment knob (A) Figure 9.
To raise the cutting height, turn the knob clock-
wise. To lower the cutting height, turn the knob
anti-clockwise.
Depending on the grass cutting conditions, the
angle of the grass deflector may need to be altered
to direct the cut grass into the catcher.
1.
2.
Loosen the thumb screws (B) each side of
the machine Figure 11.
Move the deflector plate either forward, to
throw up the cut grass higher and further, or
backwards, to throw the cut grass lower.
Re-tighten the thumb screws (B). Figure 11.
CAUTION
When setting LOW cut, ensure that the
front roller contacts the ground and not the
bottom blade.
3.
Figure 9. Cutting height adjustment
Figure 11. Grass deflector
4.5 CLUTCH
4.7 BLADE LEVELLING
In the unlikely event of clutch slip and loss of pro-
puslion, the clutch operating pressure can be
adjusted.
1.
2.
Place mower on a flat surface.
Remove Grass deflector by loosening the two
thumb screws (B) Figure 11.
3.
Loosen the three nuts (A) Figure 12 on the
right hand drum bearing housing to allow rear
drum level to be adjusted.
1.
Remove the four retaining screws and wash-
ers securing the clutch cover to the chassis
and lift off the cover. Exposing the drive
shaft, clutch and drive adjuster. Figure 11
Loosen the locknut (C) Figure 10.
Turn the threaded adjuster (D) anti-clockwise
two complete turns. Figure 10.
4.
Place screw driver underneath and in the
centre of the front roller.
5.
Using a rule measure the height from the flat
surface to the bottom edge of the bottom blade
on the sole plate at either end of the blade.
With a large screw driver in between the
rear roller and the frame from the rear of the
mower Figure 12 (B), lever the frame upwards
until the blade is level.
2.
3.
6.
4.
Tighten the locknut (C) and check the op-
eration of the clutch.
5.
Replace the clutch cover and secure with
four screws and washers.
7.
Retighten the three nuts (A) to secure the
blade in it’s level position.
D
C
Figure 10. Clutch adjustment, clutch cover shown
removed.
Figure 12. Blade levelling.
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MAINTENANCE
Rover Mowers Limited
Model 45
5.1 LUBRICATION
To gain the optimum performance from your
mower, the following areas need to be oiled every
five hours of operation. The same grade oil as used
in the engine is suitable.
CAUTION
Bearings are sealed for life and do not require
lubrication.
1. Clutch Thrust Pad (1) - looking through the
left hand oil port hole in the clutch cover apply
three drops of oil in the thrust pad oil hole.
Figure 13.
Figure 14. Lubrication points
2. Clutch inner cone (2) - looking through the
right hand oil port hole in the clutch cover
apply three drops of oil in the clutch inner cone
oil hole. Figure 13. Note: in may be necessary
to engage the clutch and slowly pull on the
engine starter cord to align the inner cone oil
hole with the clutch cover hole.
5.2 ENGINE
For detailed cleaning and maintenance instruc-
tions, refer to the engine manufacturers operating
manual.
3. Front roller (3) - apply six drops of oil to each
side of the shaft. Figure 14.
4. Height adjustment knob (4) - remove the
plastic cover plug to gain access, and apply six
drops of oil. Figure 14.
5. Drive chains (5) - every 10 hours of operation
remove the chain case side cover and apply
a ‘chain oil’ to the drive chains. Replace side
cover. Figure 14.
5.3 GENERAL
1.
2.
3.
4.
Keep the mower free of grass and debris
build up.
Clean any spilt oil or fuel from around the
engine.
Regularly check that all nuts and bolts are
secure.
After use and cleaning, lubricate the blade
edges with oil to prevent rust build up on the
cutting edges.
NOTES
Figure 13. Clutch lubrication points. Clutch thrust
pad and clutch inner cone points.
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Model 45
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Model 45
NOTES
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Warranty Conditions
Australia and New Zealand Only
Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free
caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as blades, blade
bolts, v-belts and spark plugs, which can be subjected to
use beyond their normal intended working capacity are
also excluded.
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.
This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been
used or if repairs or alterations have been made without
the manufacturers’ written authority.
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.
The above warranty does not exclude any condition or
warranty implied by the Trade Practises Act 1974 or any
other relevant legislation which implies any condition
which cannot be excluded.
REMEMBER:
For other items this warranty shall apply for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase except for products used
commercially where the warranty is limited to 90 days.
PROOFOFPURCHASE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE OWNER AND IS NECESSARY PRIOR
TO WARRANTY WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN.
REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN
AUTHORISED DEALER AND GENUINE SPARE
PARTS MUST BE USED OR YOUR WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
This warranty does not obligate the manufacture, 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
For your record:
Dealer’s name:..............................................................................................................
Dealer’s address: ..........................................................................................................
Dealer’s phone no:........................................................................................................
Product Model no:........................................................................................................
Product Serial no:.........................................................................................................
Date of purchase:..........................................................................................................
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes of and
add improvements upon 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.
ROVER
ISO 9001 Lic 10168
Standards Australia
MOWERS LIMITED
A.B.N. 11 000 257 303
Rover Mowers Australia
Rover Mowers New Zealand
P.O. Box 1235
Eagle Farm. Qld 4009
Australia.
East Tamaki,
Auckland.
New Zealand
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commitment to Greening Australia and New Zealand.
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