SETTING UP

Preliminary

ƒOpen the lawn mower cardboard carton carefully folding back the carton top flaps.

ƒLift out the plastic grass catcher components.

ƒWith the aid of a second person carefully lift the lawn mower out of the cardboard carton and place on a level surface.

ƒLoosen the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs (A) (where fitted).

ƒFold the handle bars out straight, inline with the lower handle bars. Tighten the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs (A) or the camlocks (B) to secure the handle bars in position. Refer to figure 1.

ƒRemove and discard the white protective packing sheet from the mower.

Figure 1.

Handle bar pivot Bolt knobs and camlocks

Plastic grass catcher assembly - refer figures 2 and 3

ƒPosition one side of the grass catcher on a clean flat bench. Refer to figure 2.

ƒOrient the mesh so it aligns with the “U” channel (on the inside of the grass catcher side) and slide it fully into the channel. Refer to figure 2.

ƒPosition the other grass catcher side over the assembly. Align the mesh into the “U” channel and the barbs into the slots on the grass catcher sides. Refer to figures 2 and 3.

ƒPress firmly down on the catcher assembly to lock the barbs fully into the slots.

ƒCheck that all catcher barbs are clipped into place. Refer to figure 3.

Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly

Figure 3. Grass catcher barbs

Engine oil

Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine otherwise damage to the engine

will occur.

Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual.

The 4 stroke engine fitted to the Rover lawnmower is shipped with no oil in the sump.

Engine fuel

Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual.

Use only fresh unleaded petrol in the lawnmower engine.

OPERATION - All mowers

Adjusting the cut height– refer figure 4.

Figure 2. Grass catcher assembly

WARNING

When selecting the cut height stand to the rear of the machine with your feet well clear of the cutting blades.

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Rover 460 owner manual Preliminary, Plastic grass catcher assembly refer figures 2, Engine oil, Engine fuel