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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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Rover Mowers Limited 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
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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
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28 A02235 Nyloc nut- 1/4" unc.
29 A04083 Screw- 10 x 3/4 pan head
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30 A03722 Brake cable- mod. 60
31 A03756 Switch Plate
7.4 Powerstart spare parts - Series 85000, 86000
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Rover Mowers Limited 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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Rover Mowers Limited 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.
Rover Mowers Limited 7. SPA RE PA RT S
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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 08 Was her - A vde l 7 301 /00 08
60 A10 284 Hei ght ad jus tm ent le ver as sem bly
61 A 021 18 Riv et- 3/4 " x 1/ 4" fla t h ead
62 A03 336 Pla te
63 S35 210 47 Whe el p lug
64 A03 470 Cha in gui de
65 29 011 2 Riv et- 73 AS 6-4 bl ind
66 A03 390 Clu tch pl ate lin ing
67 A03 384 Tyr e
68 A10 524 Bal e a sse mbl y C E
69 A10 503 Han dle as sem bly CE
70 A03 739 Han dle gr ip CE
71 A02 521 Spa cer CE
72 A03 604 Rea r e xte nsio n- M od. 60
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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