MAINTENANCE - All mowers
WARNING
Before carrying out any maintenance on the mower remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting
Engine air cleaner
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions. The engine air cleaner elements must be serviced after every 25 hours of normal mowing. The elements must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty conditions. Replace immediately if the element is damaged.
Remote air cleaner (where fitted) – refer to figure 15.
CAUTION
Do not allow dirt to enter the air tube, engine damage may occur.
Check the condition of the air tube regularly and replace if damaged
The remote air cleaner element must be serviced after every 50 hours of normal mowing. The element must be serviced more regularly if the mower is used in dusty conditions. Replace immediately if the element is damaged.
Disconnect the air tube from the element holder. Refer to figure 15.
Remove the holder cap.
Remove the air cleaner element and tap gently on a flat surface to remove the dirt.
Replace the clean air cleaner element and replace the holder cap.
Replace the air tube to the bottom of the element holder.
Figure 15. Remote air
Spark plug
Refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s manual for detailed maintenance instructions. For best results, remove the spark plug every 50 hours for gap checking and replace every 100 hours of use. Replace the spark plug at any time if it is found that the electrodes are pitted or burned or the porcelain cracked. For replacement refer to engine manufacturer owner’s manual for correct spark plug.
Muffler
Check the condition of the muffler periodically for rust and cracks. Replace if found to be damaged as this can lead to increased exhaust noise. Replace only with a genuine original equipment part.
Blades - refer figure 16
Check the condition of the blades and central fasteners at regular intervals, or after striking a solid object, or if the mower begins to vibrate abnormally. The blades with use, will loose their sharp edge and the quality of the grass finish will deteriorate.
When this happens the blades should be removed and replaced with a new set of blades. Always use genuine Rover replacement blades and only replace blades in sets to maintain balance.
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