MAINTENANCE (Continued)

GENERAL CLEANING

Refer to the general “Warning” and “Caution” notes at the beginning of this section.

Never open the discharge flap, or lift the mower to wash the underside of the deck with the engine running.

WARNING

To ensure safe operation and long life it is recommended to clean the mower after every use. This will prevent corrosion, overheating and fire risk while ensuring ultimate performance.

Cleaning the Underside of the Mower

Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface.

Set the cut height to maximum.

With the engine stopped, remove the grass catcher and lift open the discharge flap.

Use a garden hose to wash out all the grass clippings.

Inspect the underside and repeat the cycle if still not clean.

Mowers fitted with optional washport refer to page 10.

Cleaning the Upperside of the Mower

Use a dry rag or soft brush to remove all loose clippings.

Use a damp rag with mild detergent to clean away oil or other grime.

Wash the grass catcher separately from the mower with a hose washing all clippings out of the inside, outside and from the grass catcher mesh.

Let the mower dry before storing.

CHANGING THE CUTTING BLADES

Refer to the “Warning” and “Caution” notes at the beginning of this section.

WARNING

With the engine stopped, spark plug wire and grass catcher removed, open the discharge flap and prop in the open position (refer figure 10).

Set the mower to high cut and fold the upper handle bar down.

Rotate the cutting assembly carefully to access the blade retaining bolts. Using gloves and a suitable spanner, remove the blade assembly.

Retain the ‘D’ plates (where fitted) and discard the blades and fasteners.10 Fit the new blades and fasten in the correct order (refer figure 11).

Tighten the blade retaining nuts firmly (16Nm).

Remove the flap prop, close the discharge flap and refit the spare plug wire.

Remove all clipping build up from around the blade retaining nuts before fitting the spanner.

Use a ring or socket spanner to prevent slipping off or damaging the blade retaining nut.

The blade should be free to rotate if the bolts are fitted correctly.

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SELF PROPELLED OPTION

Refer to the “Warning” and “Caution” notes at the beginning of the maintenance section.

WARNING

Adjusting the Drive Cable

If cable adjustment is necessary ensure that the drive disengages before starting the mower or it may drive off unattended. This can be checked by pulling the mower backwards (with the drive bale released) - the rear wheels should free wheel.

WARNING

Do not overtighten the cable assembly.

Should the transmission continue to slip after adjustment, have the mower serviced by an authorised Rover dealer.

CAUTION

Powered Walk Behind Mower - CE

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Rover 80, 51 owner manual Maintenance, General Cleaning, Cleaning the Underside of the Mower, Changing the Cutting Blades

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