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GB
Self propelled drive control
Moved towards (I) turns the clutch on and drives the mower forward.
Moved towards (O) turns the clutch off and stops the mower
driving
D
Selbetantriebbetätgung
Einstellung auf (I) aktiviert die Kupplung und den Motor vorwärs.
Einstellung auf (I) schaltet die kupplung aus und bringt den Mäher zum
Stehen
F
Contrôle d'autotraction
Déplacé vers (I) enclenche l'embrayage et fait avancer la tondeuse.
Déplacé vers (O) décengage l'embrayage el empéche la tondeuse d'avancer
SP
Autopropulsado marcas del control
Movido hacia (I) mueve el desembragador y pone a marcha el cortacesped.
Movido hacia el (O) apaga el desembragador y para el cortacesped
NL
Regulatuur bij relfverplaatsende machines
Als men de knop op (I) zet, is de koppeling ingeschakeld en de machine
rijdt vooruit.
Als de knop (O) zet, schakelt men de knoppeling uit en
de machine stopt.
I
Camando trazione removente
Se mosso verso I (innestato) innesta la frizione e muove in avanti la
faiciatrice tosaerba. Se mosso verso O (disinnestato) disinnesta la
frizione e ferma la trazione della falciatrice tosaerba
GB
Operator presense control
Handle moved towards the handle bars, engine and blades are free to
rotate. Handle released, engine and blades stop rotating
D
Bedieneranwesenheitakontrolle
Giff in Richtung Giffbügel vorgestzt, motor und messer rotieren frei,
Griff gelôst, Motor und messer stoppen
F
Contrôle par opérateur
Poigée avancée vers les mancherons, moteur et lames peuvent tourner.
Poignée relâchée, moteur arrêtent de tourner
SP
Operador de las presencias controles
Mango movido hacia manillas, motor y cuchillas estanlibres de hacer
vucltas. Mango disparado, motor y cuchillas paran de hacer vucltas
NL
Dodenmanskoop regulatuurknop die aangeeft dat de oparateur
aanwezig is
De gasbedieningshendel geplaast in de richting van de hand grepen,
de machine loopt en de messen draaien vrij. Gasbedieningshendel is
afgezet, de machine stopt, en de messen draaicn neit meer
I
Comando presenza operatore
(I) Manopola mossa verso barre manubrio, motere e lame in posizione
libers e rptanti. (O) manopola disimpegnata. Motre e lame fermi
GB
Throttle control
Marked for off, slow and fast positions
D
Gasbedienung
Markierung aus, langsam sch schnell
F
Contrôle des gaz
Marque pour les positions arrêt, ralenti accéléré et
SP
Control del accelerador
Marcado por apagado, despacio, rapido posiciones
NL
Gasknop regulatuur
Voorzien van markteken uit, langzaam, snel tekening
I
Comande
Segno di poizione O staccato lento veloce
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7. SPARE PARTS
1
A03802
Upper handle bars-Mod 60
2
A10016
Throttle control assembly
3
A03581
Throttle cable- Quantum
4
A03557
Key start housing
5
A03560
Key start switch
6
A07679
Ignition key
7
A03741
Wiring loom- Mod 60 CE
8
A03565
Cable clamp
9
A03559
Battery
10
A03558
Battery block
11
A03556
Battery support box
12
A03563
Decal- caution
13
A02083
Setscrew- 5/16" x 3/4" unc.hex.
14
A02012
Washer- 5/16" x 7/8" x 18g.flat
15
A02223
Nyloc nut- 5/16" unc.
16
A02002
Speed nut- 3/16" bsw.
17
A02163
Screw- 3/16" x 1/2" mush/head
18
A04060
Rivet- 73 AS 5-2
19
A03610
Foam block
20
21
A10524
Bale assembly- Mod 60 CE
22
A10503
Handle assembly Mod.60- CE
23
A02521
Spacer
24
A03739
Handle grip- CE
25
A03732
Cable clip- CE
26
A03733
Rope stop- CE
27
28
A02235
Nyloc nut- 1/4" unc.
29
A04083
Screw- 10 x 3/4 pan head
30
30
A03722
Brake cable- mod. 60
31
A03756
Switch Plate
7.4 Powerstart spare parts - Series 85000, 86000
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ENGLISH
PREFACE
WARNING
CAUTION
Follow these instructions to avoid mower damage and
possible loss of warranty
The safety of the user and others involved. Personal Injury
may result should this information be disregarded.
CONTENTS
PAGE
Preface ............................................................................iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................... iv
1. Setting up................................................................... 1
1.1 Grass catcher assembly ................................... 1
2. Before operating ........................................................ 1
2.1 Folding handles ............................................... 1
2.2 Handle bar height ............................................ 1
2.3 Engine lubrication ........................................... 1
2.4 Fuel .................................................................. 1
2.5 Controls ........................................................... 1
3. Operation ................................................................... 1
3.1 Grass catcher ................................................... 1
3.2 Adjusting the height of cut .............................. 1
3.3 To start the engine ........................................... 1
3.4 To stop the engine ........................................... 1
3.5 Self propelled mowers..................................... 1
3.6 Blade brake control ......................................... 1
4. Maintenance - General .............................................. 2
4.1 Engine air cleaner ............................................ 2
4.2 Snorkel air cleaner ........................................... 2
4.3 Spark Plug ....................................................... 2
4.4 Cutting assembly ............................................. 2
4.5 Blade change ................................................... 2
4.6 Throttle control................................................ 2
5. Maintenance - self propelled mowers........................ 2
5.1 Drive chain lubrication .................................... 2
5.2 Drive chain adjustment.................................... 2
5.3 Rear drive chain inspection ............................. 3
5.4 Clutch adjustment............................................ 3
5.5 Clutch lining inspection .................................. 3
5.6 Drive pawl lubrication..................................... 3
5.7 Drive Wheel Cleaning ..................................... 3
6. Maintenance powerstart mowers
6.1 Battery removal ............................................... 3
6.2 Battery installation .......................................... 3
6.3 Battery charging .............................................. 3
6.4 Care and handling............................................ 3
7. Spare parts ................................................................. 6
7.1 Series 85000, 86000, 96000 base .................... 6
7.2 Series 85000, 86000, 96000 bars .................... 7
7.3 Self-propelled .................................................. 8
7.4 Powerstart ........................................................ 9
ILLUSTRATIONS ................................................. PAGE
Figure 1.
Grass catcher assembly ............................... i
Figure 2.
Handle bar height adjustment ..................... i
Figure 3.
Throttle control markings ........................... i
Figure 4.
Operator presence control ........................... i
Figure 5.
Self propelled drive control ........................ i
Figure 6.
Grass catcher fitment .................................. i
Figure 7.
Height adjustment ......................................ii
Figure 8.
Blade bolt assembly ...................................ii
Figure 9.
Drive chain cover plate ..............................ii
Figure 10.
Drive chain.................................................ii
Figure 11.
Drive shaft cover........................................ii
Figure 12.
Stone cover ................................................ii
Figure 13.
Clutch adjustment ......................................ii
Figure 14.
Drive wheel ................................................ii
Figure 15.
Drive pinion ...............................................ii
Figure 16.
Powerstart control ......................................ii
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Thank you for buying a Rover Product. All Rover Lawn mowers are designed and constructed to give optimum grass cutting
performance under normal grass cutting conditions.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover walk behind mower. Please read and understand this owners
manual, before using the mower.
If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower service dealer.
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes of, and add improvements upon, its product at anytime, without notice
or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.
To emphasise special information, the words WARNING and CAUTION are used.
Rover Mowers Limited
7.
SPA
RE
PA
RT
S
1
A03
300
Bas
e
1
2
A03510
Height adjustment
rack
1
3
A03
456
Rea
r F
lap
1
4
A03
325
Spr
ing
- r
ear
fl
ap
1
5
A03455
Handle- rear flap
1
6
A03126
Pivot bush
2
7
A10148
Conbar assembly
1
8
A02591
Conbar spring
1
9
A03515
Axle bracket- RH.
1
10
A03
514
Axl
e b
rac
ket
- L
H.
1
11
A03
516
Cla
mp
bol
t
2
12
A02
051
Woo
dru
ff k
ey
1
13
A01
486
Dis
c b
oss
1
14
A00
293
Dis
c a
sse
mbl
y
1
15
A01
716
Bac
kpl
ate
1
16
A03
830
Bla
de-
sta
nda
rd
4
16
A03
930
Bla
de-
Mul
ch N
Cat
ch
17
A00673
Blade bolt
kit
2
18
A10154
Disc bolt
kit
1
19
A10140
Front axle assembly- professional
1
19
A10527
Front axle assembly- professional
1
20
A03
450
Fro
nt a
xle
bu
sh
2
21
A03
459
Whe
el s
eal
4
22
A03
320
Fro
nt w
hee
l a
sse
mbl
y
2
23
A03
353
Whe
el b
ear
ing
8
24
A03
414
Whe
el c
ap
4
25
A03306
Pivot rod
1
26
A03743
Decal- Warning
1
27
A03
492
Dec
al-
sou
nd l
eve
l
1
28
A03
409
Nam
epl
ate
1
29
373
109
Ten
sio
n w
ash
er
4
30
A03
092
Rat
che
t p
lat
e
4
31
S2501116
Ratchet plate
2
32
290112
Poprivet- 73
AS 6-4
blind
10
33
A02
127
Tap
tite
- 3
/8"
- 1
6 H
WH
x
1"
Ind
.he
x.W
/H
D
uo.
3
34
*
Dec
al-
M
ode
l
1
35
A04052
Self tapping screw- 10 x 5/8" pan ph/head2
36
A03549
Cable clip
1
37
A03323
Plug chain slot- model 50
1
38
A010141
Rear axle assembly- model 50
1
39
A03313
Rear axle bush- model 50
2
40
A03250
Plastic handle
1
41
A10284
Height adj. lever assembly
1
42
A03336
Packing plate
1
43
A02
066
Riv
et
2
44
A03319
Rear wheel
assembly
2
45
A03
303
Gra
ss d
efl
ect
or
1
46
A10381
Rear stoneguard-
Mod. 50
1
46
A03604
Rear stoneguard-
Mod. 60
1
47
A02
071
Riv
et-
73
SS
4-
3
2
48
A02
235
Nyl
oc
nut
- 1
/4"
un
c.
2
49
A03472
Decal- turbothrust
1
50
A03927
Nose comb
1
51
A04
108
Riv
et
2
52
A04099
Washer- 3/16"
x 3/4"
2
53
A04111
Screw
2
7.1 Series
85000, 86000
and 96000
base spare
parts
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ENGLISH
4. MAINTENANCE GENERAL
5. MAINTENANCE
- Self
propelled mowers
5.1 Drive chain lubrication
1.
Remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Remove the
cover plate
screws (a)
and lift
off the
cover plate
(b).
Figure 9.
3.
Support the
rear wheels
off the
ground to
enable the
drive to
be
rot
ate
d.
4.
Use SAE 30 oil and lubricate the drive chains at
point (a)
whilst
the chain is being rotated. Figure 10.
5.
Replace the chain cover plate and secure.
6.
Replace the spark plug lead.
5.2 Drive chain adjustment
Fro
nt d
riv
e c
hai
n
1.
Remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Remove the
cover plate.
3.
Loosen the
chain tensioner
bolt (b)
and move
the chain
tensioner to
give a
3 mm
deflection on
the
drive chain.
Figure 10.
4.
Tighten the
chain tensioner
bolt and
rotate the
drive wheels
to check
the drive chain for tight spots.
5.
Replace the cover plate.
Rear drive chain
1.
Remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Loosen the
rear drive
chain tension
nut (c)
and slide
it upwards
to
tighten the rear drive chain. Figure 9.
3.
Retighten the
rear drive
chain tensioner
nut and
rotate the
rear drive
wheels to check for tight spots.
4.
Replace the spark plug lead.
5.3 Rear drive chain inspection
1.
Remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Remove the
drive shaft
cover plate
retaining sc
rew
s (a
) an
d re
mov
e
cov
er p
lat
e (b
). F
igu
re 1
1.
3.
Remove the
stone guard
retaining screws
(c) and
remove the
stone
gua
rd.
Fi
gur
e 1
1.
4.
Remove the
chain guard
nuts (d)
and slide
the chain
guard out
of the
way
. F
igu
re
12.
5.
Inspect the
drive chain
and axle
sprocket and
replace if found
to have
excessive wear.
6.
Replace the stone guard and drive shaft axle plate.
7.
Replace the spark plug lead.
5.4 Clutch adjustment
1.
Remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Loosen the
locknut (a)
and turn
the adjuster
(b) cl
ock
wise
un
til
the
clu
tch
is
fel
t to
dr
ag.
Fi
gur
e 1
3.
3.
Back off
the adjuster
anti-clockwise 2-3
turns and
retighten locknut
(a)
.
4.
Replace the spark plug lead.
4.1 Engine air cleaner
Refer to
the engine
manufacture's instructions
for detailed
cleaning
ins
tru
ctio
ns.
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.
4.2
Sn
ork
el a
ir
int
ake
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.
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.
NOTE: Quantum engines fitted with a Remote snorkel air
intake are not fitted with an air cleaner element. N
ote
the
air cleaner element on this model is located on the engine.
CA
UTI
ON
Do not
allow dirt
to enter
the air
tube, engine
damage may
occur.
Check the
condition of
the air
tube regularly
and replace
if
dam
age
d.
4.3
Sp
ark
pl
ug
For best
results remove
and check
the condition
of the
spark plug
every
25 hours of use.
1.
Stop the
engine and
remove the
spark plug
lead.
2.
Clean dirt
from around
the spark
plug and
remove the
spark plug.
3.
If a new spark plug is required use a Champion RJ19LM or
equivalent and
set the
electrode gap
at 0.7
to 0.8
mm.
4.
Screw the spark plug into the engine and tighten to 20NM.
4.4
C
utti
ng
ass
em
bly
1.
Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.
Move the
height of
cut lever
to the
high cut
position, and
fold the
handle bars.
3.
Tilt the mower so that the spark plug is up.
4.
Inspect the cutting assembly for damage and wear.
5.
Check the
disc retaining
bolts. Tighten
the centre
bolt to
48 Nm.and
the three
concentric bolts
to 14
Nm.
6.
Return mower
to its
normal position
and replace
the spark
plug lead.
WA
RN
IN
G
Remove the spark plug lead before working on cutting assembly.
Do not
work on
the cutting
assembly without
wearing gloves.
4.5 Blade change
1.
Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.
Set the
mower to
the high
cut position.
3.
Lift the
rear flap
on rear
catcher mowers
and prop
open the
flap to
give access to the blades.
Tilt utility mowers so that the spark plug is up.
4.
Remove the
blade, blade
retaining bolts,
nuts and
washers and
discard. Retain
only the
‘D’ plates.
5.
Fit new
blades, blade
bolts, washers,
and nuts
in sets
to maintain
balance. Figure 8.
6.
Tighten the
blade nuts
to 16
NM. Check
the blades
are free
to move
when the blade nut is tensioned.
7.
Remove the
flap prop
or lower
the mower
to the
ground and
replace
the spark plug lead.
4.6 Throttle control
Each 25
hours of
mowing use
a small
amount of
light oil
to lubricate
the throttle control lever.
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CA
UTI
ON
Do not
over tighten
the spark
plug as
engine damage
may occur.
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7.
SPA
RE
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1
A02
102
Was
her
- A
vde
l 7
601
/00
10
2
A10
177
Clu
tch
le
ver
3
A03
365
Clu
tch
ca
ble
4
A07
822
Cab
le
tie
5
A03
314
Rea
r a
xle
su
ppo
rt
6
A03
391
Sto
neg
uar
d m
oun
t b
rac
ket
7
A03
383
Rea
r st
one
gua
rd-
96
012
7
A10
381
Rea
r st
one
gua
rd-
86
012
, 8
604
0
8
A03
393
Driv
e sh
aft
cov
er
9
A02
090
Circ
lip
- 1
400
/12
10
A03
373
Paw
l re
tai
ner
w
ash
er
11
A03
371
Driv
e p
ini
on-
RH
12
A03
372
Paw
l
13
A03
361
Bea
rin
g- 6
001
D
DU
14
A07
675
Nyl
on
bus
h
15
A10
172
Rea
r a
xle
as
sem
bly
16
A03
366
Rea
r c
hai
n g
uar
d
17
A03
394
Fel
t se
al
18
A
020
69
Rol
l p
in-
1/
8"
x 3
/4"
19
A03
368
Rea
r d
riv
e sh
aft
spr
ock
et
20
A03
382
Dus
t se
al
21
A03
353
Whe
el b
ear
ing
22
A03
352
Gea
red
w
hee
l h
ub
23
A03
441
Was
her
pl
ate
24
A03
414
Whe
el c
ap
25
A03
369
Driv
e sh
aft
26
A03
377
Rea
r d
riv
e c
hai
n
27
A03
364
Cab
le
sup
por
t b
rac
ket
- R
H
28
A03
367
Cha
in
ten
sio
ner
29
A03
360
Clu
tch
en
gag
em
ent
bu
sh
30
A10
171
Driv
er c
lut
ch
pla
te
31
A03
358
Clu
tch
sp
rin
g
32
A10
170
Driv
en
clu
tch
pl
ate
33
A03
359
Clu
tch
su
ppo
rt s
haf
t
34
A03
550
Driv
e c
hai
n h
ous
ing
- L
H
35
A03
363
Cab
le
sup
por
t b
rac
ket
- L
H
36
A
033
70
Driv
e p
ini
on-
LH
37
A
040
52
Sel
f ta
ppi
ng
scr
ew
- 1
0 x
5/
8"
pan
ph
/he
ad
38
A03
552
Cha
in
gua
rd
cov
er p
lat
e
39
A03
551
Driv
e c
hai
n h
ous
ing
- R
H
40
A03
386
Fel
t se
al
41
A
020
70
Rol
l p
in-
3/
16"
x
7/8
"
42
A03
354
Spr
ock
et P
TO
.
43
A03
376
Fro
nt d
riv
e c
hai
n
44
A03
375
Piv
ot r
od
45
A03
250
Han
dle
46
A
021
46
Set
scr
ew
- 1
/4"
x
3/4
" u
nc.
hex
47
A
022
14
Set
scr
ew
- 1
/4"
x
5/8
" u
nc.
hex
48
A
020
78
Set
scr
ew
- 1
/4"
x
1/2
" u
nc.
hex
49
A
020
81
Set
scr
ew
- 1
/4"
x
1-3
/4"
un
c.h
ex
50
A
022
35
Nyl
oc
nut
- 1
/4"
un
c.
51
S2
491
162
Nut
- 1
/4"
un
c.s
qua
re
pre
sse
d
52
A
020
01
Nut
- 1
/4"
un
c.h
ex
53
A
030
92
Was
her
- A
vde
l 7
301
/00
16
54
A
020
30
Was
her
- 5
/16
" x
5/
8"
x 1
8g.
fla
t
55
A
022
09
Was
her
- 1
/4"
x
5/8
" x
18
g.fl
at
56
A
020
44
Was
her
- 1
/4"
in
ter
nal
sh
ake
pro
of
57
S37
310
9
Ten
sio
n w
ash
er
58
A10
146
Whe
el a
sse
mbl
y
59
S25
011
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7.3 Self
propelled spare
parts
Rover Mowers
Limited
ENGLISH
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Saf
ety
In
str
uct
ion
s
1. T
rai
nin
g
a.
Read the
instructions carefully.
Be familiar
with the
controls and
the proper
use of
the equipment.
b.
Never allow
children or
people unfamiliar
with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
c.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are
ne
arb
y.
d.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
the
ir p
rop
erty
.
2.
Preparation
a.
While mowing,
always wear
substantial footwear
and
long trousers.
Do not
operate the
equipment when
barefoot or
wea
rin
g o
pen
sa
nda
ls.
b.
Thoroughly inspect
the area
where the
equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
c.
WARNING- Petrol is highly flammable.
Take the following precautions.
i.
Store fuel
in containers
specially designed
for this
pur
pos
e.
ii.Refuel
outdoors only
and do
not smoke
while
refuelling.
iii.Add
fuel before
starting the
engine. Never
remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
iv.If
petrol is
spilled, do
not attempt
to start
the
engine but
move the
machine away
from the
area of
spillage and
avoid creating
any source
of ignition
until petrol vapours have dissipated.
v.For reasons of safety the petrol tank and tank cap lock must be
replaced if
damaged.
d.
Replace faulty
silencers.
e.
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
in sets
to
preserve balance.
f.
On multibladed
machines, take
care as
rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
3.
Operation
a.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes
can collect.
b.
Mow
on
ly
in
day
lig
ht o
r in
go
od
arti
fic
ial
lig
ht.
c.
Avoid operating
the equipment
in wet
grass, where
feasible.
d.
Always be
sure of
your footing
on slopes.
e.
Wal
k, n
eve
r ru
n.
f.
For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
g.
Exercise extreme
caution when
changing direction
on
slo
pes
.
h.
Do not
mow excessively
steep slopes.
i.
Use extreme
caution when
reversing or
pulling the
mower towards
you.
j.
Stop the
blade(s) ,if
the mower
has to
be tilted
for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when
transporting the
mower to
and from
the area
to
be
mow
ed.
k.
Never operate
the mower
with defective
guards or
shields, or
without safety
devices, for
example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
l.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
m.
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
n.
Start the
engine or
switch on
the mower
carefully
according to
instructions and
with feet
well away
fro
m th
e b
lad
e(s
).
o.
Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on
the motor,
unless the
mower has
to be
tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
nec
ess
ary
an
d li
ft o
nly
th
e p
art
whi
ch
is a
way
fr
om
th
e
ope
rat
or.
p.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
q.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear
of the
discharge opening
at all
times.
r.
Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is
running.
s.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead:
i.
Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.
ii.Before
checking, cleaning
or working
on the
mower.
iii.After
striking a
foreign object.
Inspect the
mower for
damage and
make repairs
before restarting
and
ope
rat
ing
th
e m
ow
er.
iv.If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally check
im
med
iat
ely
.
t.
Stop the engine
i.
Whenever you
leave the
mower.
ii.
Bef
ore
ref
uel
lin
g.
u.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and if
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn off the
fuel at
the conclusion
of mowing.
4. Maintenance and storage.
a.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is
in safe
working condition.
b.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building
where fumes
may reach
an open
flame or
spark.
c.
Allow the
engine to
cool before
storing in
any enclosure.
d.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
e.
Che
ck
the
gr
ass
ca
tch
er f
req
uen
tly
fo
r w
ear
or
det
erio
rat
ion
.
f.
Replace worn
or damaged
parts for
safety.
g.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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