Rover 9885 사용자 설명서

Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Australian made and owned ROVER product.

This manual covers the operation of the petrol and electric powered Rover Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

Please read and understand this Owners Manual, and the accompanying Engine manufacturers manual for 

petrol models.

If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower service dealer.

CONTENTS

Preface ......................................................................... iii

Safety instructions ....................................................... iv

1.  Specifications ...................................................... 1

2.  Setting up ............................................................ 1

2.1  Loose parts kit..................................................... 1

2.2  Hopper, handle and baffle assembly ................... 2

2.3  Hopper assembly to body ................................... 2

2.4  Chipper tube to body .......................................... 2

2.5  Mulch bag ........................................................... 2

2.6  Engine lubrication - Petrol Models ..................... 2

2.7  Fuel - Petrol Models ........................................... 3

3.  Operation ............................................................ 3

3.1  To start the engine  - Petrol Models .................... 3

3.2  To stop the engine  - Petrol Models .................... 3

3.3  Rotor engagement  - Petrol Models .................... 3

3.4  Rotor  disengagement - Petrol Models  .............. 3

3.5  Operation - Electric Models................................ 3

3.6  Shredding Material ............................................. 3

3.7  Chipper tube feeding........................................... 3

3.8  Screens ................................................................ 4

3.9  Screen removal ................................................... 4

3.10 Screen fitting ....................................................... 4

4.  Maintenance ........................................................ 4

4.1  Oil Change - Petrol Models ................................ 4

4.2  Lubrication points - Petrol Models ..................... 4

4.3  Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models ................ 4

4.4  Drive belt adjustment - Electric Models ............. 4

4.5  Chipper blade removal and fitting ...................... 5

4.6  Chipper blade sharpening ................................... 5

4.7  Flails ................................................................... 5

4.8  Flail removal ....................................................... 5

4.9  Flail fitting .......................................................... 5

4.10 Routine maintenance .......................................... 5

5.  Composting ......................................................... 6

5.1  Mulch .................................................................. 6

5.2  Compost .............................................................. 6

5.3  Humus ................................................................. 6

5.4  Mulching the garden ........................................... 6

5.5  Composting ......................................................... 6

5.6  Suitable materials for composting ...................... 6

5.7  Materials that should never be composted.......... 6

Figure 1.  Hopper assembly ....................................... i

Figure 2.  Hopper baffle  fitting ................................. i

Figure 3.  Hopper handle to hopper ........................... i

Figure 4.  Hopper assembly to body .......................... i

Figure 5.  Chipper tube to body assembly ................. i

Figure 6.  Mulch bag fitting ....................................... i

Figure 7.  Clutch lever - Petrol Models  .................... ii

Figure 8.  Screen fitting .............................................. ii

Figure 9.  Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models ...... ii

Figure 10. Drive belt adjustment - Electric Models .... ii

Figure 11. Chipper blade removal and fitting ............. ii

Figure 12. Rotor assembly .......................................... ii

The safety of the user and others involved.

Personal injury may result should this information 

be disregarded

Follow these instructions to avoid machine dam-

age and possible loss of warranty.

Rover Mowers Limited 

Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 

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Rover Mowers Limited 

Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 

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Two screens are supplied with the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

, the 

standard screen consisting of numerous holes in a curved 

plate and a bar screen consisting of widely spaced bars 

between two side plates.

The size of the mulch produced by either shredding or 

chipping is dependent on the screen fitted to the Chip 

‘N’ Shred

TM

The screen to be used depends on the type of material 

to be processed. The standard screen suits most types of 

material found in the garden. If moist, pulpy or soggy 

types of material are to be processed the bar screen should 

be fitted to avoid blockages. 

1.  Switch engine off.

2.  Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug or 

disconnect the power cord from the power supply.

3.  When the rotor has come to a stop remove the R-clips 

from the screen bars and remove the screen bars, the 

screen should then drop out through the discharge 

chute. Figure 8. 

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

1.  Position the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 on a level surface in a 

well ventilated area.

2.  Start and run the engine for 5 minutes to warm up 

the engine oil.

3.  Place a container under the oil drain plug.

4.  Using a 10mm open end spanner remove the engine 

drain plug and tilt the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 to allow the 

engine oil to drain completely. 

5.  Refit the engine drain plug tightly and clean up any 

spilt oil.

6.  Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to section 

2.6 Engine Lubrication. 

 

Using 10w -30 or S.A.E. 30 oil 

1.  Clutch lever point.

2.  Throttle control. 

1.  Stop the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 and remove the spark plug 

lead from the spark plug.

2.  Remove the drive belt guard.

3.  Move the clutch lever to the engaged position.

4.  Loosen the four engine mount bolts.

5.  Slide the engine away from the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 body 

to tighten the drive belt. The drive belt should deflect 

1.  Switch the engine off and remove the spark plug  lead 

from the spark plug or disconnect the power cord 

from the power supply.

2.  Choose  the  correct  screen  for  the  material  to  be 

processed (refer to section 3.8). 

3.  Lift and position the screen in the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 

by aligning the holes in the screen and the Chip ‘N’ 

Shred

TM

  body.  Insert  the  screen  rod  closest  to  the 

engine first and secure with the R-clip retainer. Figure 

8. 

fit with the bars pointing away from the engine. 
4.  Lift the front of the screen and insert the screen rod 

through the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 side plate, retaining 

with the R-clip.

The chipper blade is extremely sharp and 

caution must be used when handling or 

working with it.  

Do not over tighten drive belt.

about 6mm when hand pressure is applied, between the 

engine pulley and the rotor shaft pulley. Figure 9.

6.  Tighten the engine mount bolts.

7.  Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole 

with retaining stud.

8.  Move the clutch engagement lever to the disengaged 

position and replace the spark plug lead.

1.  Stop the Chip ‘N’ Shred

TM

 and disconnect from the 

power supply.

2.  Remove the drive belt guard

3.  Loosen the four engine mount bolts ‘A’ figure 10.

4.  Tension  the  drive  belt  to  give  a  6mm  deflection 

when hand pressure is applied, by holding the nut 

‘B’ with a 9/16” A/F spanner  and rotating the bolt 

‘C’ clockwise.

5.  Tighten the four engine mount bolts.

6.  Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole 

with retaining stud. 

Do not tip petrol models over when full of Petrol 

and Oil.