Rover 75 User Manual

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1.   Position the catcher top over the catcher 

bottom.

2.   Align the barbs on the catcher top with 

the slots in the catcher bottom. 

3.   Press firmly down on the catcher top to 

lock the barbs into the slots.

1.3   Handle Bar Height Adjustment  (Refer Fig 2)

1. Loosen the two bolts (C) at the base 

of the handle bars on both sides using 
a 1/2" AF spanner.

•

Lift the Locking Lever to release the 
handle bars for folding.   

•

Push  the  Locking  Lever  closed  to 
lock the handle bars in the operating 
position.

•

Adjust the tension by turning the lock 
nut with a 1/2" AF spanner.

2.   Move  the  handle  bars  to  the  required 

position and tighten the handle bar bolts.

Check the engine oil level before starting.  (Refer 

1.    Position the mower on a level surface and 

clean around the dipstick.

2.    Remove dipstick.  
3.    Insert a clean funnel.
4.    Slowly  add  oil  (Refer  to  the  Engine 

5.    Check  oil  level.    Refer  to  Engine 

manufacturers instructions.

6.    Replace the dipstick when the oil level is 

correct.

1.    Position the mower on a level surface in 

a well ventilated area.

2.    Clean around the fuel tank cap.
3.    Remove the fuel tank cap.
4.    Place a clean funnel in the fuel filler.
5.    Fill  the  fuel  tank  with  unleaded  petrol, 

allowing room in tank for fuel expansion.

6.    Replace the fuel tank cap.
7.    Clean up any spilt fuel.

1.   Raise the rear flap of the mower.
2.   Grasp the grass catcher by the top handle, 

insert  into  the  opening  and  position  it 
against the rear of the mower as shown.

3.    Lower the rear flap so that the back edge 

of the flap hooks over the lip of the grass 
catcher.

To avoid premature engine failure use 

a clean funnel. Clean oil filler hole.

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   Turn the Locking Knobs to lock or 

release the handle in either:

-  the operating position or;
-  the folded position for storage

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1.    Start  the  engine  and  move  the  throttle 

control to the FAST position. 

2.    Push  slowly  forward  on  the  clutch 

engagement  lever  to  engage  the  self-

propelled drive to the rear wheels.

1.   Release the clutch engagement lever.

2.   Allow  the  clutch  engagement  lever  to 

return to the disengaged position.

3.1  Engine Air Cleaner 

The engine air cleaner element must be serviced 

after each 25 hours of normal mowing.  The 

element must be serviced more regularly if the 

mower is used in dusty conditions.

3.2  Snorkel Air Cleaner  (Refer Fig. 5)

The  snorkel  air  cleaner  element  must  be 

serviced  after  each  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.

1.   Disconnect the air tube from the element 

holder.

2.   Remove the holder cap.

3.   Remove the cartridge and tap gently on a 

flat surface to remove dirt.

4.   Replace  element  in  holder  and  replace 

holder cap.

5.   Replace the air tube to the bottom of the 

element holder.

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2.2  Removing the Grass Catcher (Refer Fig 3.)

1.    Grasp the grass catcher by the top handle 

and lift up.

2.    Raise the rear flap  of  the mower while 

lifting the grass catcher (this will release 
the grass catcher).

3.    Lift the grass catcher clear of the mower.
4.   Lower the rear flap.

1.   Grasp the Cut Height Lever. (A)

2.     Apply an outward pressure to release the 

Cut Height Lever from the rack.

3.     Hold the lever out.
4.     Move the lever up or down the rack for 

suitable height of cut.

5.     Engage the lever in the adjustment rack.
6.     Release the lever.

1.    Move  the  throttle  control  to  FAST 

position. 

2.    Prime engine as per engine manual.
3.   Grasp the starter handle and pull.

1.  Turn fuel tap ON. (where fitted).
2.  Move  throttle  control  to  CHOKE 

position. 

3.  Grasp starter handle and pull.
4.  After engine starts move throttle control 

to FAST position.

1.   Move  the  Throttle  Control  lever  to  the 

STOP position. 

To avoid excessive clutch wear.
Do not hold the engagement lever 
in a semi-engaged position to slip 
the clutch.

•   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.

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Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Rover Product, Australian made and owned.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover walk behind mower.  Please read and 

understand this owner’s manual before using the mower.

If any point is unclear. Contact Rover Mowers Limited, or any Rover Mower Service Dealer.

Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its products 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.

The safety of the user and others 

involved.    Personal  injury  may 

result  should  this  information  be 

disregarded.

Follow these instructions to avoid 
mower damage and possible loss 
of warranty.

1.  Before Operating.............................. 1

     1.1  Grass Catcher Assembly................. 1
     1.2  Folding Handles........................... 1
     1.3  Handle Bar Height........................ 1
     1.4  Engine Lubrication ....................... 1
     1.5  Fuel ......................................... 1

     2.1  Installing  the Grass Catcher............ 1 
     2.2  Removing the Grass Catcher ........... 2
     2.3  Adjusting the Height of Cut............. 2
     2.4  To Start the Engine....................... 2
     2.5  To Stop the  Engine ...................... 2
     2.6  Engaging the Drive....................... 2
     2.7  Disengaging the Drive ................... 2

     3.1  Engine Air Cleaner....................... 2
     3.2  Snorkel Air Cleaner ....................2-3
     3.3  Spark Plug ................................. 3
     3.4  Cutting Assembly......................... 3
     3.5  Blade Change.............................. 3
     3.6  Throttle Control........................... 3
     3.7  Wash Port ................................3-4 

     4.1  Clutch Adjustment........................ 4
     4.2  Drive Belt Adjustment ................... 4
     4.3  Drive Wheel Cleaning ................... 4
     4.4  Drive Pawl Lubrication.................. 4
     4.5  Drive Pinion Lubrication ................ 4

     Figure 1. - Grass Catcher Assembly ........ 1
     Figure 2. - Handle Bar Adjustment ......... 1
     Figure 3. - Installing Grass Catcher......... 1
     Figure 4. - Adjusting Cut Height ............ 2
     Figure 5. - Snorkel Air Intake................ 3
     Figure 6. - Blade Change ..................... 3
     Figure 7. - Blade Attachments ............... 3
     Figure 8. - Wash Port Cleaning.............. 4
     Figure 9. - Clutch Adjustment ............... 4
     Figure10.- Belt Adjustment................... 4
     Figure 11. - Drive Wheel Cleaning / Lube 4

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1.   Run the engine at a moderate speed.
2.   Direct water through the wash port.

4.1  Clutch Adjustment  (Refer Fig. 9)

1.   Start engine.
2.    Engage drive bale.
3.    Rotate  thumb  wheel  (A)  anti-clockwise 

until the rear wheels drive.

4.   Release drive bale.

1.   Remove the spark plug  wire.
2.    Raise the rear flap and prop open. (Fig.  

3.    Remove the back panel.
4.   Loosen the gearbox retaining nut. (A)

5.    Tilt the gearbox backwards to tension the 

drive belt.

Do not over tension the belt.

6.   Tighten the gearbox retaining nut. (A)
7.   Replace the back panel.
8.   Refit the spark plug wire.

4.3  Drive Wheel Cleaning (Refer Fig. 11)

1.   Remove the spark plug wire.
2.    Support  the  rear  wheels  off  the  ground 

and remove the wheel cap. (A)

3.   Remove the ratchet plate (B) retaining the 

wheel (C) to the axle.

4.   Remove the wheel from the axle and clean 

the inside of the wheel hub.

5.   Replace the wheel and retain using a new 

ratchet plate (B). Replace the wheel cap 
and the spark plug wire.

4.4  Drive Pawl Lubrication  (Refer Fig. 11)

1.   Remove the spark plug wire.
2.   Support the rear wheels off the ground.
3.    Remove the rear drive wheel cap (A), the 

ratchet plate (B) and the drive wheel. (C)

4.   Remove the circlip (D) retaining the drive 

pinion (E) to the axle and slide the pinion 
and washer (F) off the shaft.

5.   Lightly  grease  the  pawl  (G)  and  slot 

and  refit  the  drive  pinion  and  washer, 
retaining them with the circlip. (D)

6.   Replace the wheel and retain using a new 

ratchet plate and refit the wheel cap.

7.   Replace the spark plug wire.

 Every 25 Hours

1.   Remove the wheel cap. (A)
2.   Support the rear wheels off the ground.
3.     Rotate the wheel to align the oil hole (H) 

with  the  pinion  gear  and  apply  several 
drops of oil.

4.   Replace the wheel cap and lower to the 

ground.

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