Rover 108, 109 owner manual Rover Mowers Limited, Ride-onMower Grass Catcher

Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher

S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S

vKnow your controls. Read the Owners Manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency.

vDo not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Do not carry passengers.

vMake sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade.

vDo not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.

v Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the mower i s designed for this purpose.

vExercise extreme caution when on slopes.

vReduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.

vDo not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.

vStay 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

vWatch out for traffic when crossing or operating the mower near roadways.

vStop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.

vWhen using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while it is in operation.

vBefore 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

vStop the engine and disengage the drive to attachments:

(a)before refuelling

(b)before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator's position

(c)before clearing blockages

(d)before checking, cleaning or working on the mower

(e)after striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the equipment) and

(f)if machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately)

vDisengage the drive to the attachments when transporting or not in use.

vA 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.

v Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals or thongs. W ear long trousers and heavy shoes.

vIt is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.

vMow only in good daylight.

vBefore using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. (Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance).

WARNING

Damaged Blades and W orn Bolts are

Major Hazards

vCheck all nuts, bolts and screws often. Always be sure the mower is in a safe operating condition.

vKeep safety devices (guards and switches) in place and in working order.

vNever use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards provided by the manufacturer are in position.

vEnsure that any spare parts used comply with the original manufacturer's recommendations and specifications.

vReplace worn or faulty silencer.

vKeep engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. These can be a fire hazard.

vRefuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or the engine is hot. Remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve and tank pressure. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the petrol vapours have dissipated.

vCheck 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.

vDo not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.

vAlways mount the mower on the opposite side to the discharge chute.

vStop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.

vStore the mower in a well-ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in hot water

heaters.

v D o n o t lend or sell the mower without the Owner's Manual.