Rover 108 - Manual (Page 9)

Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher
4. OPERATION
4.1 To collect the Grass
l. Ensure that the outlet chute and transfer
tube are correctly positioned in
accordance with the procedures in
Section 3.8 and 3.9.
2. Select the required height of cut on the
rideon mower.
(a) On the first usage of the grass catcher,
the grass to be cut and collected
should be taken down to the required
length over several stages. This will
reduce overload on the grass catcher
outlet chute.
(b) Once an area has been cut and the
grass has been collected, this area
should
be regularly mowed to
maintain an even grass length.
3. Select the ground speed on the ride-on
mower.
(a) Initially a slow speed will have to be
used with the grass catcher to assist
in grass pickup and improve
efficiency.
(b) Once the grass catcher has been used
on an area, which is regularly
maintained the ground speed may be
increased
4. When cutting grass and using the grass
catcher try to maintain an even ground
speed
over the area being cut and collected. This
ensures a continuous flow of cut grass
being deposited into the catcher.
5. When cutting and catching wet or damp
grass it is advisable to reduce the ground
speed of the mower. Clogging of either the
outlet chute or the transfer tube may occur
if ground speed is too fast under these
conditions.
6. If the outlet chute or transfer tube should
clog, clear as follows:
(a) Disengage the cutterhead drive
(b) Shift the speed selector to neutral
(c) Apply the parking brake.
WARNING
Switch the engine off.
Remove the ignition key.
(d) Remove the transfer tube and outlet
chute.
(e) Clear the blockage.
7. Where possible, mow in an anticlockwise
direction to avoid objects lying in the
grass, which could damage the outlet
8. When turning your mower, with the grass
catcher mounted on your ride-on mower,
always visually check that the grass
catcher will not collide with any
obstruction that could damage it.
9. When using the grass catcher, check the
transfer tube from time to time to ensure
that grass is being collected and flowing
up the grass transfer tube.
10. It is recommended that the cutterhead
cutting discs be fitted with fluted blades
for maximum grass cutting and catching
efficiency. Fluted blades are available
from Rover service agents and dealers.
4.2 Emptying the Grass Catcher
l. Disengage the cutter drive on the mower
when the grass catcher is full or the
area to be cut and collected is
complete.
2. Select a suitable site where the cut grass
is to be emptied and proceed to the
selected site.
WARNING
Shift the speed selector on the mower
to neutral and apply the parking brake
3. Dismount from the mower and empty the
grass catcher by opening the catcher,
using the strap at the back of the grass
catcher. (Refer Figure 4.1)
Figure 4.1 - Emptying the Grass Catcher