Rover 460 Manuel utilisateur

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.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.

• 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 petrol while the engine is

running or 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 petrol 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 :

a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or

b) after striking a foreign object.

• 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.

CAUTION

To avoid engine damage drain the oil and fuel from the engine

before turning the lawnmower over in any direction.

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

The safety of the user and

others involved. Personal

injury may result should this

information be disregarded.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to

avoid mower damage and

possible loss of warranty.

MANUAL CONTENTS

Safety instructions

Introduction

Setting up

Operation

- All Models

- Mulch Models (only)

- Self Propelled Models (only)

Maintenance

- All Models

- Self Propelled Models (only)

- Mulch Models (only)

Mulch Mowing Information

Warranty conditions

CARTON CONTENTS:

Rover domestic rotary lawnmower

Rover owner’s manual

Engine manufacturer owner’s manual

Plastic grass catcher left hand side

Plastic grass catcher right hand side

Plastic grass catcher mesh insert

Page

3, 4, 7

5, 6

11, 12

8, 9, 10

11, 12

13, 14

Quantity

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.

SETTING UP

Preliminary

Open the lawn mower cardboard carton carefully

folding back the carton top flaps.

Lift out the plastic grass catcher components.

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 (A)

(where fitted).

Fold the handle bars out straight, inline with the

lower handle bars. Tighten the two handle bar pivot

bolt knobs (A) or the camlocks (B) to secure the

handle bars in position. Refer to figure 1.

Remove and discard the white protective packing

sheet from the mower.

Figure 1.

Handle bar pivot

Bolt knobs and

camlocks

Plastic grass catcher assembly - refer figures 2 and 3

Position one side of the grass catcher on a clean flat bench. Refer to figure 2.

Orient the mesh so it aligns with the “U” channel (on the inside of the grass

catcher side) and slide it fully into the channel. Refer to figure 2.

Position the other grass catcher side over the assembly. Align the mesh into the

“U” channel and the barbs into the slots on the grass catcher sides. Refer to

figures 2 and 3.

Press firmly down on the catcher assembly to lock the barbs fully into the slots.

Check that all catcher barbs are clipped into place. Refer to figure 3.

Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly Figure 3. Grass catcher barbs

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 - All mowers

Adjusting the cut height– refer figure 4.

Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly

WARNING

When selecting the cut height stand to the rear of the machine with

your feet well clear of the cutting blades.

OPERATION - All mowers

Adjusting the cut height (Continued)

The Rover lawnmower has ten height settings

controlled by the height adjustment lever located at the

rear right hand wheel.

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

Figure 4.

Height adjustment

Installing the grass catcher– refer figures 5 and 6.

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.

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 to Figure 5.

Locate the grass catcher above the grass catcher support bracket. Align the

catcher lugs with the hooks each side and lower the catcher into place. Refer to

Figure 6.

Lower the rear flap so that the back edge of the rear flap hooks over the matching

lip on the grass catcher.

Figure 5. Grass catcher fitment Figure 6. Support bracket detail

Removing the grass catcher– refer figure 7.

Raise the rear flap of the mower to release the

grass catcher.

Lift the grass catcher clear of the mower and lower

the rear flap.

Emptying the grass catcher - refer figure 7

Remove the grass catcher (as per the instructions

above).

Tilt the grass catcher with the opening downwards.

Grip the large channel in the rear bottom of the

grass catcher with the other hand and shake the

clippings out. Refer to figure 7.

Figure 7.

Emptying grass

catcher

OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only)

Installing the Mulch Plug

WARNING

The mulch plug should only be fitted or removed when the engine is

stopped. Never raise the rear flap when the engine is running.

With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass

catcher (if fitted)

Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the

mower. Refer to figures 8 and 10.

Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far

forward as possible.

Align the two locating pins (1) (on the underside of the mulch plug) with the slots

(2) in the top surface of the back ledge (3) of the mower base and lower the

mulch plug until the lower face rests flat on top of the back ledge of the mower

base. Refer to figures 9 & 11.

Lower the rear flap. NB. To ensure the mulch plug is correctly seated, the rear

flap should close against the vertical face of the mulch plug legs with clearance to

the horizontal extensions.

Removing the Mulch Plug

With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower.

Grasp the rear of the mulch plug and lift up and away from the mower. Refer to

figures 9 and 11.

Guide the mulch plug out by rotating the shorter left hand side to the right and

then guiding the longer right hand section until clear of the mower. Refer to

figures 8 and 10.

OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only)

Vari-Tilt Conbar Mowers (only) – Information

The Rover Vari-tilt System (Patent Pending) is fitted to provide improved

performance when mulching. Generally it is recommended that the conbar is at its

longest length for Mulch mowing and at it’s shortest length for Catch mowing (Refer

to figures 12 & 13). The conbar at it’s longest length also provides a greater

maximum height of cut.

Vari-Tilt Conbar Mowers (only) - Adjustment for grass catching

CAUTION

When adjusting the Vari-tilt conbar, the engine must be stopped and your

feet and hands kept well clear of the cutting blades.

With the engine stopped, move the height adjustment lever (1) to position “6”

(refer to (1) in figure 4).

Loosen the conbar locking knob (A)

Apply downward pressure to the top of the front nose of the mower base so that

the gap in the conbar is at it’s shortest. Refer to figure 12.

Maintain pressure on the front of the mower base and tighten the conbar locking

knob in this position.

Vari-Tilt Conbar Mowers (only) - Adjustment for mulch mowing

With the engine stopped, move the height adjustment lever (1) to position “6”

(refer to (1) in figure 4).

Loosen the conbar locking knob (A)

Apply downward pressure to the handlebar to tilt the mower back so that the the

conbar is at it’s longest. Refer to figure 13.

Maintain downward pressure on the handle bar and tighten the conbar locking

knob in this position.

OPERATION - All mowers

To Start 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.

Move the throttle control lever to the :- “CHOKE” position (where fitted) - or

the “FAST” position and prime the engine. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s

manual.

Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull the cord

rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine. Repeat if

necessary.

If a “Choke” is fitted move the throttle control lever to the “FAST” position

after the engine starts.

To Stop 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 or mulch plug to the mower, or attempting any maintenance work on the

mower.

OPERATION - Self Propelled mowers only

Engaging the Drive

Start the engine and move the throttle to the “FAST”

position.

Push slowly on the clutch engagement lever to

engage the self-propelled drive to the rear wheels.

Refer to figure 14.

Disengaging the Drive

Release the clutch engagement lever.

Allow the clutch engagement lever to return to the

disengaged position.

Figure 14. Clutch

engagement lever

WARNING

To avoid excessive clutch wear.

Do not hold the engagement lever in a semi-engaged position.

MAINTENANCE - All mowers

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.

Remote air cleaner (where fitted) – refer to figure 15.

CAUTION

Do not allow dirt to enter the air tube, engine damage may occur.

Check the condition of the air tube regularly and replace if damaged

The remote air cleaner element must be serviced after every 50 hours of normal

mowing. The element must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty

conditions. Replace immediately if the element is damaged.

Disconnect the air tube from the element holder.

Refer to figure 15.

Remove the holder cap.

Remove the air cleaner element and tap gently on a

flat surface to remove the dirt.

Replace the clean air cleaner element and replace

the holder cap.

Replace the air tube to the bottom of the element

holder.

Figure 15.

Remote air

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.

Blades - refer figure 16

Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals, or after

striking a solid object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally. The blades with

use, will loose their sharp edge and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate.

When this happens the blades should be removed and replaced with a new set of

blades. Always use genuine Rover replacement blades and only replace blades in

sets to maintain balance.

MAINTENANCE - All mowers

Cutting Assembly - refer to figure 16

WARNING

Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed

before attempting any maintenance on the mower.

Secure the mower safely when tilted upwards to access the underside

With the engine stopped, remove the spark plug

lead and grass catcher or mulch plug.

Set the height of cut lever to the high cut position,

and fold the handle bars.

Tilt the mower so the spark plug is up.

Inspect the cutting assembly for damage and wear.

Check the disc retaining bolts. Tighten the centre

bolt to 57-62Nm and the three concentric bolts to 8-

11Nm.

Return the mower to its normal position and replace the

spark plug lead.

Figure 16. Blade change

Blade Change- refer figure 16 and 17

WARNING

Always ensure the engine is stopped and the spark plug lead is removed

before attempting any maintenance on the mower.

Always replace blades and blade fixings in complete sets to maintain

balance.

With the engine stopped, spark plug lead and grass

catcher or mulch plug removed, open the discharge

flap and prop in the open position. Refer to figure

16.

Set the mower to the high cut position and fold the

handle bar down.

Rotate the cutting assembly carefully to access the

blade retaining bolts. Refer to figure 17.

Using gloves and a suitable spanner, remove the

blade assembly.

Figure 17.

Blade attachments

Retain the “D” plates or the large round washer and discard the blades and

fasteners.

NB. Mowers fitted with a circular cutting disc must be fitted with a “D” Plate (as

shown in figure 17) while mowers fitted with an oblong disc must be fitted with a

large flat circular washer in place of the “D” Plate. These parts are available

separately from any Rover Mowers authorized service dealer or agent.

Fit new blades and fasten in the correct order. Refer to figure 17

Tighten the blade retaining nuts firmly to 16Nm.

Remove the flap prop, close the discharge flap and replace the spark plug lead.

Autres manuels pour 460

Table des matières

Autres manuels Rover Tondeuse à gazon

Rover

Rover Clipper 425621x108A Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Clipper 425621x108B Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Clipper 385002X108 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Clipper 405012x108A Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 45048, 45148 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover ProCut 50 Manuel du propriétaire

Rover

Rover 75 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Cliper 385002-108B Series Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 5377 - 12HP Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Ranger 53179 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Self Propelled 80M44 Manuel du propriétaire

Rover

Rover Clipper 405012X108 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover EasyGo 75M93 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Clipper 405606x108A Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Scottbonnar 302T3 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Clipper 405606X108 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 51 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 7091 Manuel du propriétaire

Rover

Rover 3291 Manuel du propriétaire

Rover

Rover 300361 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 460 Manuel du propriétaire

Rover

Rover Rancher 1766 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover 108 - 109 Manuel utilisateur

Rover

Rover Rancher 28168 Manuel utilisateur

Manuels Tondeuse à gazon populaires d'autres marques

RHINO

RHINO 1958 Manuel utilisateur

Wolf Garten

Wolf Garten Compact plus 40 B Manuel utilisateur

Cub Cadet

Cub Cadet LTX 1045 Manuel utilisateur

Craftsman

Craftsman 917.378461 Manuel utilisateur

GGP ITALY SPA

GGP ITALY SPA CR/CS 434 SERIES Manuel utilisateur

Challenge

Challenge CH18V2 Instructions de fonctionnement

TALEN TOOLS

TALEN TOOLS AVR HGM30 Manuel utilisateur

DEWEZE

DEWEZE ATM-725 Manuel d'utilisation

Weed Eater

Weed Eater 180083 Manuel utilisateur

Husqvarna

Husqvarna Poulan Pro PP185A42 Manuel utilisateur

Better Outdoor Products

Better Outdoor Products Quick Series Manuel utilisateur

Cub Cadet

Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 Manuel d'utilisation

MTD

MTD 795, 792, 791, 790 Manuel utilisateur

Toro

Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Manuel utilisateur

Dennis

Dennis FT 610 Manuel utilisateur

AIRFORCE

AIRFORCE F-15 Gen 3 Manuel utilisateur

MTD

MTD 126-220-000 Manuel utilisateur

Toro

Toro 74806 Manuel utilisateur