Rover 108, 109 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher Rover Mowers Limited Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher
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WARNING
The safety of the user and others
involved. Personal injury may result
should this information be disregarded.
WARNING
With the added load of a grass catcher
mounted on the back of a ride-on mower
the handling characteristics of the
mower can be affected. Therefore the
operator must be aware of this fact and
take extra care when operating the ride-
on, this is especially evident when
cornering, traversing up and down
slopes and braking.
For operators who experience handling
problems with their Rancher or Lawn
King
TM
ride-on mowers with the Grass
Catcher mounted on the back, a Rover
ride-on Counterweight can be fitted,
model No. 111. The counterweight can
be purchased from any authorised Rover
dealer and fitting can be arranged.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions to avoid
mower damage and possible loss of
warranty.
PREFACE
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Australian made and owned ROVER product.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Rover Ride-on Mower Grass Catcher.
Please read and understand this Owner’s Manual before using this grass catcher.
If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower Service Dealer.
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products at any time, without
notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of any product at its
discretion at any time.
To emphasise special information, the words WARNING and CAUTION are used.
CONTENTS PAGE
Preface................................................................. i
Safety Instructions .............................................. ii
1. Setting Up
1.1 Grass Catcher selection............................ 1
1.2 Loose parts kit Model 108 ....................... 1
1.3 Loose parts kit Model 109 ....................... 1
2. Retrofitting
2.1 Cutterhead modifications ......................... 2
3. Assembly
3.1 Towbar Installation................................... 2
3.2 Installing the Support Bracket.................. 3
3.3 Installing the Fan Disc Assembly ............ 3
3.4 Blade Installation...................................... 3
3.5 Mounting the Grass Catcher .................... 4
3.6 Frame Assembly....................................... 4
3.7 Frame Installation..................................... 4
3.8 Outlet Chute Installation .......................... 5
3.9 Grass Transfer Tube ................................. 5
3.10 Skirt Installation..................................... 5
4. Operation
4.1 To Collect Grass....................................... 6
4.2 Emptying the Grass Catcher .................... 6
5. Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning the Grass Catcher...................... 7
5.2 Cleaning the Transfer Tube...................... 7
5.3 General ..................................................... 7
ILLUSTRATION PAGE
Figure 3.1 Towbar Installation........................... 2
Figure 3.2a Towbar Installation.......................... 3
Figure 3.2b Support Bracket............................... 3
Figure 3.3 Grass Catcher Support .................... 4
Figure 3.4 Mounting the Catcher Assembly..... 4
Figure 3.5 Internal Frame Assembly................ 4
Figure 3.6 Frame Installation ........................... 4
Figure 3.7 Outlet Chute Installation................. 5
Figure 3.8 Fitting the Transfer Tube................. 5
Figure 3.9 Skirt Installation.............................. 5
Figure 4.1 Emptying the Grass Catcher ........... 6
NOTES
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