Rover Clipper 385002X108A User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
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RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
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SAFETY RULES
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INTERNATIONAL PICTORIALS
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ASSEMBLY
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS
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HOW TO INSTALL THE FRONT WHEELS
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HOW TO INSTALL THE SEAT
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL
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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
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HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
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HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE
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CHECK THE LEVEL OF THE MOWER HOUSING
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CHECK THE TIRES
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OPERATION
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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ATTACHMENTS
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HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL
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HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
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HOW TO USE THE SHIFT LEVER
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HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE
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HOW TO CHANGE THE CUTTING HEIGHT
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HOW TO STOP THE UNIT
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HOW TO TRANSPORT THE UNIT
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HOW TO OPERATE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING
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HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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HOW TO START THE ENGINE
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OPERATING TIPS
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MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
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HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE
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HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE
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HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL
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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE
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HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE CLUTCH
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HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
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MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
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HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
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WHERE TO LUBRICATE
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HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER
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CHECK THE TIRES
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HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING
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HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING
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HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING
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HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT
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HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BELT
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HOW TO INSTALL THE WHEELS
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HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
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HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB
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HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING
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STORAGE (OVER 30 DAYS)
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
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PARTS LIST
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SLOPE GUIDE
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INDEX
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WARRANTY
General
Rover Mowers Limited warrant this machine or accessory is free of defects in material and workmanship. Claims are limited to
making good or replacing any part found defective by the manufacturer or his agent. The warranty period shall apply from the
date of purchase for a period of 12 months for domestic use or 90 days for commercial use. Warranty applies to Australia and
New Zealand only. Contact any Rover Mowers Limited authorised service dealer or Rover Agent.
Extended warranty: For domestic use only, a 24 months extended warranty applies. It requires the customer to complete the
2 Year warranty registration card, and forward along with a copy of the cash register receipt to Warranty, Rover Mowers
Limited. Normal warranty exclusions as listed still apply.
Exclusions: Following is a list of conditions excluded from warranty; all engines, parts that are considered suffering from wear
and tear, parts that are damaged due to abuse or misuse, parts that can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended
working capacity Eg; blades, blade bolts, v-belts and spark plugs. If repairs or alterations have been made without the
manufacturers written authority. Any transport costs involved in the repair or replacement of and defective parts. If it is found
that parts other than genuine have been used on the machine.
NOTE: This warranty does not exclude any conditions or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant
legislation. Engine warranty is covered by the engine manufacturer and could differ from the warranty of the rest of the machine.
Refer to the engine manual (if included) or consult the nearest engine service dealer.
Proof of date of purchase should be retained as it needs to be presented if warranty is to be claimed. Fill out the details on
previous page as a record for warranty purposes.
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its products at any time without
notice or obligation. Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product any any time
at its discretion.
ABN 11 000 257 303
Rover Mowers Limited
PO Box 1235
Eagle Fram
Queensland 4009
AUSTRALIA
Rover Mowers Limited
East Tamaki
Auckland
NEW ZEALAND