Rover Ranger 53179 - Manual (Page 19)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
* Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual
carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an
emergency.
* Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Do not carry passengers.
* Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade.
* Do not mow whilst people, especially children, or pets
are in the mowing area.
* Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
mower is designed for this purpose.
* Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning or loss of control.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill.
* Stay Alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
(a) use only approved drawbar hitch points
(b) limit loads to those you can safely control
(c) do not turn sharply
(d) use care when backing up, and
(e) use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the owner’s manual.
* Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating the
mower near roadways
* Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other
than grass.
* When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while it is in operation.
* Before leaving the operator’s position –
(a) disengage all clutches and secure cutting units
(b) change into neutral and set the parking brake,
and
(c) stop the engine and remove the key.
* Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachments –
(a) before refuelling
(b) before removing grass-catcher/ catchers
(c) before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position
(d) before clearing blockages
(e) before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower
(f) after striking a foreign object (inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment) and
(g) if machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately)
* Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or
not in use.
* A mower operator should be in good physical and
mental health and not under the influence of any drug
or alcohol which might impair vision, co-ordination or
judgement.
* Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals, or
thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes.
* It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when
operating a mower.
* Mow only in good daylight.
* Before using, always visually inspect to see that blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE
MAJOR HAZARDS
*
Check all nuts, bolts and screws often, always be sure
the mower is in safe operating condition.
* Keep safety devices (guards and switches) in place and
in working order.
* Never use the mower unless the grass catcher, or
guards provided by the manufacturer, are in position.
* Ensure any spare parts used comply with the original
manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications.
* Replace worn or faulty silencers.
* Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
These can be a fire hazard.
* Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fueling the
engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
petrol while the engine is running or the engine is hot.
Remove fuel cap slowly to relieve any tank pressure. If
petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move machine away from the area of the spill and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapours have dissipated.
* Check for fuel leaks while refuelling or using the
mower. If a fuel leak is found, do not start or run the
engine until the fuel leak is fixed and spilled fuel is
wiped away.
* Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
* Always mount the mower on the opposite side of the
discharge chute.
* Start the engine carefully with the cutting means
disengaged.
* Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings.
Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens mower life.
* Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even
for a moment.
* Store the mower in a well-ventilated room away from
naked flames such as may be found in hot water
heaters.
* Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owner’s
Manual.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES
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This product is manufactured to comply with Australian Safety Standards. If non-
genuine replacement parts; including blades; are fitted to this product it may no
longer meet that Australian Safety Standard and Rover Mowers Warranty. The
fitting of non-genuine replacement parts could result in serious injury, and, or
machine malfunctioning which may result in litigation against the person or persons
responsible for the alterations.
WARNING
If fitted with accessories, including any authorised
Rover accessories such as Grass Catcher, this
mower may not comply with AS 3792.1
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