Rover Domestic Rotary Lawnmower Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only)
Installing the Mulch Plug (Continued)
With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted)
Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to
figure 6.
Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far forward as possible.
Align the lugs (1) (on the underside of the mulch plug) either side of the rear chute (2) then lower
the mulch plug until it sits down flat onto the top of the rear chute in the mower base. Refer to
figure 7.
Lower the rear flap.
Removing the Mulch Plug
With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower.
Grasp the rear of the mulch plug and lift up and away from the mower. Refer to figure 7.
Guide the mulch plug out by rotating the shorter left hand side to the right and then guiding the
longer right hand section until clear of the mower. Refer to figure 6.
OPERATION - All mowers
To Start the engine
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for detailed starting procedure.
Ensure that the engine oil is at the correct level and that the fuel tank is full of fresh unleaded fuel.
Move the throttle control lever to the :- “CHOKE”
position (where fitted) - or the “FAST” position
and prime the engine. Refer to the engine manual.
Grasp rope handle and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Then pull the cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine.
Repeat if necessary.
If a “CHOKE” is fitted move the throttle control
lever to the “FAST” position after the engine
starts.
Figure 6. Mulch plug installation (A)
Figure 7. Mulch plug installation (B)
(1)
(2)
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Figure 8. Throttle Control -
(CHOKE Position)
To stop