Rover 51, 61, 80 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Powered Walk Behind Mower Part No. 04016067 Rev E © Copyright 6/2005
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Rover Mowers Ltd
ABN 11 000 257 303
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL
• Never attempt any corrective action that is not outlined in this or associated manuals. Refer to your nearest authorised Rover dealer.
• Always replace components with genuine Rover replacement parts.
WARNING
• Use the associated engine manufacturers manual for engine related trouble shooting and corrective action instructions.
CAUTION
• Refer to the relevant sections in this manual for corrective action instruction.
• Other manuals maybe included with your mower, which may relate to specific options of the mower. Use these manuals for specific trouble shooting related
to the options.
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Uneven Grass Cutting • Blades are blunt/worn/bent
• Engine speed is too slow
• Cut height is too low
• Ground speed is too fast
• Replace blades
• Use full engine speed
• Raise cut height
• Slow down the ground speed
Engine won’t start • Fuel supply
• Air cleaner
• Spark Plug
• Fill the fuel tank*
• Prime the fuel system*
• Turn the fuel tap on (where fitted)*
• Drain and replace, stale or contaminated fuel*
• Move throttle or choke or fast position
• Re-adjust throttle control cable*
• Have the engine serviced by an authorised service agent
• Clean or replace air filter*
• Clean/adjust/replace spark plug*
• Refit the spark plug wire
• Have the engine serviced by an authorised service agent
Clippings drop while
grass catching
• Refer to “Uneven Grass Cutting” section
items
• Grass catcher is full
• Grass catcher mesh/vents are dirty/
blocked
• Grass catcher is damaged
• Refer to “Uneven Grass Cutting” section items
• Empty the grass catcher
• Clean the mesh/vents to allow maximum air flow
• Replace the grass catcher
*Denotes: Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for details and instructions.
POWERSTART OPTION
Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action
Engine won’t crank • Refer to “Engine Cranks Slowly” section
items
• Faulty key switch
• Faulty starter motor on the engine
• Refer to “Engine Cranks Slowly” section items
• Replace the key switch
• Have the engine serviced at an authorised service dealer
Engine cranks slowly • Bad electrical connections
• Faulty/flat battery
• Reconnect connections securely
• Replace faulty electrical cables
• Replace/recharge the battery
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