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OWNERS MANUAL - Powered Lawnmowers - Walk Behind
Model Nos. 51, 61 & 80
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GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG - Motor-Rasenmäher -
Modell Nr. 51, 61 & 80
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MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE - Tondeuse à Gazon à Essence -
Modèles 51, 61 & 80
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MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO - Cortadoras de Césped a Gasolina -
Modelos 51, 61 & 80
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HANDLEIDING - Benzine Grasmaaimachine -
Types 51, 61 & 80
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MANUALE INSTRUZIONI - Falciatrice A Motore -
Modelli. 51, 61 & 80
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Powered Walk Behind Mower - CE Part No. 04016
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™ • Symbols are used on the machine to communicate important information. • Los símbolos de la máquina brindan información muy importante. GB SP • A list of symbols and their meanings are shown below. • La lista de símbolos y significados están indicados abajo. • Please familiarise yourself with them before operating the machine. • Familiarícese con los símbolos antes de poner en marcha la máquina. • Die Symbole auf dem Gerät vermitteln wichtige Hinweise zum Betrieb. • Symbolen op de machine gep
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™ PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Australian made and designed product from an Australian owned company. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover Walk Behind Powered Lawn Mowers, as listed on the front cover of this manual. Please read and understand this and any associated manual before using this machine. If any point is unclear, please contact any authorised Rover service dealer. WARNING Symbols The following symbols have been used in this manual to
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™ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. • Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. • Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. PREPARATION • While mowing, alw
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™ COMPONENTS •Ensure that all the following component parts are included in the package (refer figure 1): - Mower (1 off) - Kit including: Owners Manual (1 of) Engine Manual (1 of) Spark Plug Spanner (1 of) Screw - 3/16” x 1/2” UNC (2 of) Nyloc nut - 3/16” UNC (2 of) 1 Washer - 3/16” x 1/2” flat (2 of) - Grass catcher bottom (1 of) - Grass catcher top (1 of) - Grass catcher handle (1 of - may be loose or fitted to Grass catcher top) NB. Other accessories may be included in the carto
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™ SETTING UP (Continued) REMOVING THE PACKAGING TIES FROM THE CONTROL HANDLES Remove and discard the packaging ties clamping the blade brake and self propelled drive control bale to the handle bar before attempting to start the mower (refer figure 5). WARNING • Unfold the handlebars and lock in the erect position (refer to the “Folding the Handlebar” section). 5 • Remove the packaging ties (refer figure 5). ENGINE LUBRICATION AND FUEL The engine safety precautions, oil and fuel recommendations
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™ OPERATION (Continued) Installing the Grass catcher • Raise the rear flap of the mower. • Grasp the grass catcher by the top handle and position the grass catcher against the rear of the mower (refer figure 7). • Lower the rear flap so that the back edge of the flap hooks over the matching lip on the grass catcher. Removing the Grass catcher • Grasp the grass catcher top handle and lift up. • Raise the rear flap of the mower to release grass catcher. • Lift the grass catcher clear of the mower
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™ OPERATION (Continued) GRASS CUTTING AND CATCHING Refer to and abide to the instructions noted in the safety instructions of this and associated manuals. WARNING • Fit the Grass catcher to the mower (refer to the “Setting Up” section). • Start the engine and set the engine speed to fast ( ) on the throttle control. • Set the desired cut height (refer to “Setting the Cut Height” above). • Drive the mower forward through the grass until the catcher fills. • Stop the engine, remove and empty the c
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) GENERAL CLEANING • Refer to the general “Warning” and “Caution” notes at the beginning of this section. • Never open the discharge flap, or lift the mower to wash the underside of the deck with the engine running. WARNING •To ensure safe operation and long life it is recommended to clean the mower after every use. This will prevent corrosion, overheating and fire risk while ensuring ultimate performance. Cleaning the Underside of the Mower •Place the mower outdoors on
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) Adjusting the Drive Cable (Continued) • Start the mower in the disengaged position. • Push the drive bale forward until the gap between the bale and the handle bar is 55mm (refer figure 12). • The drive should just begin to engage at this point. • If the drive is not beginning to engage, rotate the thumb wheel on the cable support block (one click at a time) in an anti clockwise direction until it does (refer figure 13). 12 • If the drive engages and drives off at a ga
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) Drive Chain Adjustment • Refer to the “Warning” and “Caution” notes at the beginning of the maintenance section. • Keep the chain correctly tensioned to prevent damage or abnormal wear. • Do not over tension the chain. CAUTION • Ensure the engine and muffler are cold before attempting to adjust the chain to prevent burns. WARNING • Remove the drive frame cover (refer to the “Removing the Drive Frame Cover” section) and expose the drive chain. • Using a long slender sha
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) Drive Belt Replacement (Continued) • Only if the mower is fitted with a full disc and blades will it be necessary to remove the cutting assembly by undoing the centre bolt and three surrounding bolts with suitable spanners. • If the mower is fitted with the “Inline Swing Back Blade” option, rotate both blades backward until the flute on the blade touches the blade support bar (see figure 23). • Fit the new belt on the engine pulley, rotate the gearbox so its pulley is
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) Lubricating the Drive Pawls • Support the rear wheels off the ground. • Remove the rear hubcaps and wheel plugs (refer figure 30). • Inspect the inside of the wheel hub through the wheel plug hole. If dirt is found, the wheel should be removed and cleaned. • To remove the wheel, remove the ratchet plate securing the wheel to the axle. • Withdraw the wheel from the axle and clean out thoroughly. • Using clean engine oil, apply a few drops of oil to the end of the drive
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™ MAINTENANCE (Continued) Before After While Every Every Components Action Mowing Mowing Mowing 5 hours 25 hours Special Considerations Overall mower Clean the upper and underside • Engine air cleaner Visually inspect and clean Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for • elements instructions. Engine oil Check level Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for • instructions. Engine oil Replace Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for instruct
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™ TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL • Never attempt any corrective action that is not outlined in this or associated manuals. Refer to your nearest authorised Rover dealer. • Always replace components with genuine Rover replacement parts. WARNING • Use the associated engine manufacturers manual for engine related trouble shooting and corrective action instructions. CAUTION • Refer to the relevant sections in this manual for corrective action instruction. • Other manuals maybe included with your mower, whi
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™ POWERSTART OPTION Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine cranks slowly • Bad electrical connections • Reconnect connections securely • Replace faulty electrical cables • Faulty/flat battery • Replace/recharge the battery Engine won’t crank • Refer to “Engine Cranks Slowly” section • Refer to “Engine Cranks Slowly” section items items • Faulty key switch • Replace the key switch • Faulty starter motor on the engine • Have the engine serviced at an authorised service dealer • Operat
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™ VORWORT Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Kauf eines hochwertigen Produkts - entworfen und gebaut in Australien von einem australischen Unternehmen. Wie schon auf der Titelseite angegeben, wird in diesem Handbuch der Betrieb des Rover-Motorrasenmähers mit Fahrantrieb beschrieben. Bevor Sie das Gerät in Betrieb nehmen, lesen Sie bitte dieses und etwaige zugehörige Handbücher sorgfältig durch. Sollte in irgend einem Punkt Unklarheit bestehen, wenden Sie sich bitte an einen autorisierten Rover-Fachhänd
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™ SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ANLEITUNG • Lesen Sie die Anleitung bitte sehr sorgfältig durch. Machen Sie sich mit der Steuerung und der korrekten Verwendung des Geräts vertraut. • Lassen Sie auf keinen Fall Kinder oder ungeschulte Personen mit dem Mäher hantieren. In manchen Ländern ist für den Betrieb des Geräts ein Mindestalter vorgeschrieben. • Niemals mähen, wenn sich andere Personen, insbesondere Kinder, oder Haustiere in der Nähe befinden. • Halten Sie sich immer vor Augen, dass für Unfälle ode
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™ KOMPONENTEN •Vergewissern Sie sich bitte, dass alle der folgenden Komponententeile in der Verpackung enthalten sind (siehe Abbildung 1): - Mäher (1 Stück) - Satz bestehend aus: Bedienungshandbuch (1 Stück) Motorhandbuch (1 Stück) Zündkerzenschlüssel (1 Stück) Schraube - 3/16” x 1/2” Zoll UNC (2 Stück) Nyloc-Mutter- 3/16” UNC (2 Stück) 1 - Grasfangkorb - Unterteil (1 Stück) - Grasfangkorb - Oberteil (1 Stück) - Grasfangkorb - Griff (1 Stück - u.U. nicht befestigt bzw. an Oberteil befes
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™ VORBEREITUNGEN ABNEHMEN DER VERPACKUNGSBÄNDER VON DEN STEUERGRIFFEN Vor der Inbetriebnahme des Mähers unbedingt die Verpackungsbänder abnehmen, mit denen der Steuergriff für Messerbremse und Eigenantrieb an der Lenkstange befestigt ist (siehe Abbildung 5) ACHTUNG • Die Lenkstangen ausklappen und in der Arbeitsstellung fixieren (siehe Abschnitt “Auf/Zusammenklappen des Griffs”). 5 • Die Verpackungsbänder abnehmen (siehe Abschnitt 5). MOTOR: SCHMIERUNG UND TREIBSTOFF Die Motor-Sicherheitsvorke
