Rover 9848 Operation, The chipper blade is extremely sharp and, working with it, Screens, Page

Rover Mowers Limited		Chip ‘N’ ShredTM		OPERATION
3.8 Screens			3.10 Screen fitting
Two screens are supplied with the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM, the			1.	Switch the engine off and remove the spark plug lead
standard screen consisting of numerous holes in a curved				from the spark plug or disconnect the power cord
plate and a bar screen consisting of widely spaced bars				from the power supply.
between two side plates.			2.	Choose the correct screen for the material to be
The size of the mulch produced by either shredding or				processed (refer to section 3.8).
			3.	Lift and position the screen in the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM
chipping is dependent on the screen fitted to the Chip
				by aligning the holes in the screen and the Chip ‘N’
‘N’ ShredTM
				ShredTM body. Insert the screen rod closest to the
The screen to be used depends on the type of material				engine first and secure with the R-clip retainer. Figure
to be processed. The standard screen suits most types of				8.
material found in the garden. If moist, pulpy or soggy			Note: The standard screen can be fitted in the Chip ‘N’
types of material are to be processed the bar screen should
			ShredTM in either direction. The Bar Screen will only
be fitted to avoid blockages.
			fit with the bars pointing away from the engine.
3.9 Screen removal			4. Lift the front of the screen and insert the screen rod
				through the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM side plate, retaining
1.	Switch engine off.			with the R-clip.
2. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug or
				CAUTION
	disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
3. When the rotor has come to a stop remove the R-clips			Do not tip petrol models over when full of Petrol
	from the screen bars and remove the screen bars, the		and Oil.
	screen should then drop out through the discharge
	chute. Figure 8.			4. MAINTENANCE
4.1 Oil Change Petrol Models				about 6mm when hand pressure is applied, between the
Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.				engine pulley and the rotor shaft pulley. Figure 9.
			6.	Tighten the engine mount bolts.
1.	Position the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM on a level surface in a		7.	Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole
	well ventilated area.			with retaining stud.
2.	Start and run the engine for 5 minutes to warm up		8.	Move the clutch engagement lever to the disengaged
3.	the engine oil.			position and replace the spark plug lead.
	Place a container under the oil drain plug.
4.	Using a 10mm open end spanner remove the engine
				CAUTION
	drain plug and tilt the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM to allow the
	engine oil to drain completely.			Do not over tighten drive belt.
5. Refit the engine drain plug tightly and clean up any
	spilt oil.
			4.4 Drive Belt adjustment - Electric Models
6.	Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to section
	2.6 Engine Lubrication.		1.	Stop the Chip ‘N’ ShredTM and disconnect from the
4.2 Lubrication Points Petrol Models				power supply.
			2. Remove the drive belt guard
Using 10w -30 or S.A.E. 30 oil			3.	Loosen the four engine mount bolts ‘A’ figure 10.
			4.	Tension the drive belt to give a 6mm deflection
1.	Clutch lever point.
				when hand pressure is applied, by holding the nut
2.	Throttle control.			‘B’ with a 9/16” A/F spanner and rotating the bolt
4.3 Drive belt adjustment - Petrol Models			5.	‘C’ clockwise.
				Tighten the four engine mount bolts.
			6.	Replace the drive belt guard aligning the ‘E’ hole
1. Stop the Chip ‘N’ShredTM and remove the spark plug				with retaining stud.
	lead from the spark plug.
				WARNING
2.	Remove the drive belt guard.
3. Move the clutch lever to the engaged position.				The chipper blade is extremely sharp and
4. Loosen the four engine mount bolts.
				caution must be used when handling or
5. Slide the engine away from the Chip ‘N’ShredTM body
	to tighten the drive belt. The drive belt should deflect			working with it.

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