MAINTENANCE - All mowers
Blade Change- refer figures 10 and 11.
With the engine stopped, spark plug
lead and grass catcher or mulch plug
removed, open the discharge flap
and prop in the open position. Refer
to figure 10.
Set the mower to the high cut position
and fold the handle bar down.
Rotate the cutting assembly carefully
to access the blade retaining bolts.
Refer to figure 10.
Using gloves and a suitable spanner,
remove the blade assembly.
Retain the “D” plates and discard the
blades and fasteners.
NB. Mowers fitted with a circular
cutting disc must be fitted with a “D”
Plate (as shown in figure 11). These
parts are available from any Rover
Mowers authorized service dealer or
agent.
Fit new blades and fasten in the
correct order. Refer to figure 11.
Tighten the blade retaining nuts firmly
to 16Nm.
Remove the flap prop, close the
discharge flap and reattach the spark
plug lead.
Cleaning
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.
Washport (where fitted)
Place the mower outdoors on a flat surface.
Set the height to maximum.
With the engine stopped connect a garden hose with a snap on connection, to
the washport fitted to the inside face of the cutting chamber. Refer figure 12.
Turn the garden hose on.
Return to the mower and start the engine and run at full speed for 1 minute.
Stop the engine and turn off the garden hose.
Remove the garden hose from the washport.
Inspect the underside of the mower, if not completely clean use garden hose to
flush out remaining debris.
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