Rover 5377 - 12HP - Manual (Page 6)

BEFORE OPERATING
FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL
The rider mower may be delivered without oil in the
crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to
start the engine.
1. Place machine on level surface. Ensure that the
oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around
dipstick.
2. Unscrew and remove dipstick from oil filler tube.
3. Insert funnel into filler tube and slowly add oil in
accordance with the engine manufacturer’s
direction.
NOTE : Avoid premature engine failure by ensuring
the funnel is clean so contaminants are not
introduced into the crankcase. Wipe any oil
spills so it will not cause dirt to collect on the
engine.
4. Ensure oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick,
when screwed completely in. When finished
replace dipstick and retighten.
NOTE : See Maintenance Instructions.
FILL FUEL TANK – See Safety Instructions.
Use only regular grade or unleaded petrol.
Do not mix oil with petrol – engine damage may result.
1. Clean around fuel tank cap so foreign matter cannot
enter tank when cap is removed.
2. Using a funnel, fill tank with regular grade or unleaded
petrol. Replace cap.
3. Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
Check and maintain tyre pressure at 140KPA (20 PSI) front
and 96KPA (14 PSI) rear maximum.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Tip the seat forward,
loosen the seat securing
screws. Relocate the seat
for operator comfort.
Tighten the seat securing
screws and lowers the seat
See Fig.5
Fig. 5
CONTROLS
Fig. 6
1.
Throttle Control – Mounted on the control panel and connected
to the engine carburetor controls. Has the symbols for Slow,
Fast and Choke.
2. Ignition Switch – This switch is part of the battery ignition
system and has three positions marked for Off, On and Start.
The switch is key operated and automatically returns to the On
position from Start position when released.
3. Brake/Clutch – Foot operated pedal on left side of machine.
Depressing the pedal disengages the drive belt and engages
Brake Disc.
4. Parking Brake – Hand operated knob left hand side.
Depressing the brake clutch foot pedal enables this knob to be
engaged and disengaged. Brake is locked on with knob in up
position.
5. Drive Selection – Foot operated right hand side. Depress with
toe pressure gives forward motion; depress with heel gives
reverse motion. Automatically returns to neutral position.
6. Cutting Height Adjuster – Located on right of seat with low cut
at bottom and high cut at the top setting.
7. Cutter Drive – Lever located on left hand side of seat mounting
box. Down position disengages blade drive and applies blade
brake, Up position engages blades.
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