MTD Mulch 'N Catch 35M Bedienungsanleitung

Mulch 'N Catch

Convertible Rotary Lawnmower

Mower Models - 35m, 75m

50m, 51m, 60m, 61m

80m

WARNING

Before changing any

component or adjustments

(where applicable):

• Release the operator

presence control.

• Disconnect the spark plug

wire from the spark plug.

• Blades and moving parts

must be stopped.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Rover Mulch ‘N Catch mower with the exclusive Patent

Pending Rover Vari-Tilt System. The Rover Mulch ‘N Catch is a convertible mower. This allows

you to use the mower with the grass catcher fitted to the mower, (to pick up the grass cuttings) or

remove the grass catcher and fit with the mulching plug to mulch the grass. The advantages of this

design is that it allows you to gain the benefits of mulch mowing, but at times of rapid growth, or

when the mulched grass clippings are tending to buildup, the grass catcher can be fitted and the

grass clippings removed.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to

avoid mower damage and

possible loss of warranty.

WARNING

The safety of the user and others

involved. Personal injury may

result should this information be

disregarded.

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CONTENTS PAGE

Preface i

1. INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Mulching 1

1.2 Benefits for your lawn 1

1.3 Benefits for you 1

2. SETTING UP 1

2.1 Multipurpose 1

2.2 Installing the Mulch Plug

for models 35m and 75m 1

2.3 Installing the Mulch Plug

for models 50m, 51m,

60m, 61m & 80m 2

2.4 Removing the Mulch Plug

for models 35m, and 75m 2

2.5 Removing the Mulch Plug

for models 50m, 51m,

60m, 61m & 80m 2

2.6 Vari-Tilt Conbar System 2

2.7 Vari-Tilt Conbar

Adjustment - Mulching 2

2.8 Vari-Tilt Conbar

Adjustment - Catching 2

CONTENTS PAGE

3. MAINTENANCE 3

3.1 General Mower Maintenance 3

3.2 Mulching equipment 3

3.3 Cutting Assembly 3

3.4 Blade Change 3

USEFUL MULCHING HINTS 3

ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1 - Installing the Mulch

Plug 35m, 75m 1

Figure 2 - Installing the Mulch

Plug 50m, 51m, 60m, 61m & 80m 2

Figure 3 - Conbar Adjustment 2

Figure 4 - Blade Change 3

Figure 5 - Blade & Fasteners 3

Figure 6 - Grass Height 4

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Mulching

The Rover Mulch ‘N Catch mower setup as a

mulching mower (grass catcher removed and

mulch plug fitted) reduces the grass clippings

into very fine particles. The design allows for

the even distribution of the grass particles at

the base of the lawn.

The mulched clippings can then:

•Break down quickly, releasing nutrients into

the soil, saving on fertiliser costs.

•Reduce evaporation of moisture from the soil

which reduces watering costs and effort.

•Help to control temperature extremes

protecting the roots of the grass.

•Assist in controlling soil erosion.

1.2 Benefits for your lawn

Research has shown that lawns are usually cut

too short. Grass, like any other plant life, relies

on photosynthesis to regenerate and survive.

Reduced leaf size (from cutting too low) can

seriously affect a lawn by:

•Making it easy prey for disease.

•Encouraging weeds to take hold.

•Exposing the soil to:

– greater evaporation;

– temperature extremes; and

– erosion.

Raising the cut height and using mulch mowing

follows the best practice for nurturing a

healthier more attractive lawn with less water

usage.

1.3 Benefits for you

Because you mulch as you mow the time and

cost savings are also significant:

•Eliminates raking of leaves before mowing

(the Mulch ‘N Catch mower picks up and

converts fallen leaves into mulch).

•Eliminates raking of cut grass.

•Saves the time spent emptying the catcher.

•Automatically disposes of grass clippings.

•Eliminates the need to dispose of clippings

at the refuse tip.

2. SETTING UP

2.1 Multipurpose

Your Mulch ‘N Catch mower is fitted with

multipurpose cutting blades for both mulching

and catching, as shipped from the factory. It is

also supplied with a mulch plug for mulch

mowing and a grass catcher for catch mowing.

To convert to a mulching mower install the

mulch plug (Refer 2.2 or 2.3) and adjust the

conbar to suit (Refer 2.7).

To convert to a catching mower, install the grass

catcher (Refer Owner’s Manual), and adjust the

conbar to suit (Refer 2.8).

2.2 Installing the Mulch Plug for

Models 35m and 75m (

Figure 1

1. Stop the engine.

2. Lift the rear flap of the mower.

3. Remove the grass catcher or deflector (if

fitted).

4. Insert the long right hand side of the mulch

plug first, into the rear of the mower.

5. Guide the mulch plug in until the spring tab

rests against the top edge of the mower base

and the lower edge rests on the front top edge

of the axle retaining bracket.

6. Give the mulch plug a firm jolt forward and

down into place.

Figure 1 - Installing the Mulch Plug -

35m, 75m

WARNING

Before removing or installing

the mulch plug or

grasscatcher. The engine

must be stopped.

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2.3 Installing the Mulch Plug for

Models 50m, 51m, 60m, 61m & 80m

(

Figure2

1. Stop the engine.

2. Lift the rear flap of the mower.

3. Remove the grass catcher or deflector (if

fitted).

4. Insert the long right hand side of the mulch

plug first, into the rear of the mower.

5. Guide the mulch plug in and seat down on

the rear axle retainer.

6. Close the rear flap.

Figure 2 - Installing the Mulch Plug -

50m, 51m, 60m, 61m, & 80m

2.6 Vari-Tilt Conbar System (

Figure.

The Rover Vari-Tilt System (Patent Pending) is

fitted to provide improved performance.

Generally it is recommended that the Conbar is

at it’s longest length for Mulch Mowing and it’s

shortest for Catch Mowing. These

recommendations may not suit your grass

conditions in which case you should adjust to

suit. The Conbar at it’s longest length also

provides a greater maximum height of cut.

2.7 Vari-Tilt Conbar Adjustment -

Mulching (

Figure. 3

1. Stop the engine.

2. Move the Cut Height Lever to the high cut

position (1).

3. Loosen the Conbar Locking Knob (2).

4. Apply pressure to the top of the handle bars

to tilt the mower back so that the gap in the

Conbar arms is at its widest.

5. Maintain pressure on the handle bars and

tighten the Conbar Locking Knob.

2.8 Vari-Tilt Conbar Adjustment -

Catching (

Figure. 3

1. Stop the engine.

2. Move the Cut Height Lever to the high cut

position (1).

3. Loosen the Conbar Locking Knob (2).

4. Pull the handle bar towards the front of the

mower to level the mower so that the gap in

the Conbar is at its narrowest.

5. Maintain forward pressure on the handle bars

and tighten the Conbar Locking Knob.

2.4 Removing the Mulch Plug for

Models 35m and 75m (

Figure 1

1. Stop the engine.

2. Lift the rear flap.

3. Grasp the handle and, with a firm jolt, lift

the mulch plug up and away from the mower.

4. 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.

2.5 Removing the Mulch Plug for

Models 50m, 51m, 60m, 61m & 80m

(

Figure2

1. Stop the engine.

2. Lift the rear flap of the mower.

3. Grasp the handle and lift the mulch plug up

and away from the mower.

4. 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. Figure 3 - Conbar Adjustment - 35m, 75m,

50m, 51m, 60m, 61m, & 80m

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3. MAINTENANCE

3.1 General Mower Maintenance

Refer to your Rotary Lawnmower Owner’s

Manual, Maintenance Section.

3.2 Mulching Equipment

For optimum mulching performance:

•The mulching blades are to be kept sharp.

•Maintain the blade sharpening angle when

sharpening.

•Keep the cutting edge feather free when

sharpening.

•Keep the underside of the mower deck and

the mulch plug free of buildup.

3.3 Cutting Assembly

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Move the Cut Height Lever to the high cut

position and fold the handle bars down.

3. Tilt the mower so that the spark plug is up.

4. Inspect the cutting assembly for damage and

wear.

5. Check the disc retaining bolts. Tighten the

centre bolt to 65-70 Nm and the three

concentric bolts to 8-11 Nm. For Models

35m, 75m, 16-19 Nm. For Models 50m, 51m,

60m, 61m and 80m

3.4 Blade Change

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. Set the mower to the high cut position.

3. Lift the rear flap and prop open to give access

to the blades. (Figure 4).

4. Remove the blade retaining bolts, nuts and

washers and discard.

5. Fit new blades, blade bolts, washers and nuts

in sets to maintain balance (Figure 5).

6. Tighten the blade nuts to 16 Nm. Check that

the blades are free to move when the nut is

tensioned.

7. Remove the flap prop and replace the spark

plug wire.

USEFUL MULCHING HINTS:

Mulch mowing is an acquired art form and

to produce the best results consistently, follow

these useful hints:

•Do not attempt to mulch if the grass is too

wet. Wet grass tends to clump together and

does not evenly spread out. It also clogs up

the underside of the base.

•Do not mulch on too low a cutting height.

Remember the maximum cut should be

25mm off the top of the grass, or 1/3 the

grass blade height, whichever is the lesser

amount. (Figure 6).

•Do not push the mulch mower too fast. To

obtain the best finish it may be necessary to

regulate the ground speed.

Figure 5- Blade and Fasteners

Figure 4 - Blade Change

WARNING

Before working on the mower.

* Stop the engine

* Remove the spark plug wire

WARNING

Before working on the mower.

* Stop the engine

* Remove the spark plug wire

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•Run the engine at full throttle. Running

the engine at low speed does not allow the

blades to mulch the grass efficiently.

•Keep the mulch blades sharp. The mulch

blades are designed to cut and re-cut the

blades of grass. If the mulch blades are not

kept sharp mulching performance will be

reduced.

Figure 6 - Grass Height

•Keep the underside of the base and mulch

plug clean. Buildup of grass under the base

blocks the air flow created by the mulch

blade and reduces the mulching performance.

If the conditions for Mulching are not ideal

and some grass clipping trails are visible after

cutting it may be necessary to:

1. Fit the grass catcher and catch mow.

2. Re-mow over visible clippings.

3. Raise the cut height.

4. Rake the clippings up after mowing.

If a trail of grass is visible raise the cutting

height of the mower.

Read the Instructions Carefully

Rotary Cutting Blade

Keep Hands Clear

SAFETY SYMBOLS LOCATED ON THE MULCH PLUG

Rover Mowers Limited NOTES

MTD ProductsAustralia Pty Ltd

A.B.N. 96 004 873 572

PO Box 376, Dandenong, Victoria 3175 Australia

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This Rover Owners Manual has been printed on

recycled paper as a sign of Rover Mowers

commitment to Greening Australia and New Zealand.

04016305 PRINTED IN AUSTRALIA © Copyright

Rev: F 9 - 2010

MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrant that

this machine is free from defects in material and

workmanship. This warranty is limited to making

good or replacing any part which appears upon

inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be

defective in material or workmanship.

The engine used to power this machine is warranted

by the manufacturer whose warranty statement has

been included with the machine. As the warranty

for the engine may differ from the warranty for the

other components, you are advised to read the engine

manufacturer’s warranty carefully.

For other items this warranty shall apply for a

period of 12 months from date of purchase except

for products used commercially where the warranty

is limited to 90 days.

This warranty does not obligate the manufacturer, his

agents or dealers to bear the transport costs incurred in

the repair or replacement of any defective part.

This warranty excludes fair wear and tear, or any

damage caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as

blades, blade bolts, v-belts and spark plugs, which

can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended

working capacity are also excluded.

This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have

been used or if repairs or alterations have been made

without the manufacturer’s written authority.

The above warranty does not exclude any condition

or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974

or any other relevant legislation which implies any

condition which cannot be excluded.

REMEMBER:

PROOFOFPURCHASEISTHERESPONSIBILITY

OF THE OWNER AND IS NECESSARY PRIOR

TOWARRANTYWORKBEINGUNDERTAKEN.

REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN

AUTHORISEDDEALERANDGENUINE SPARE

PARTS MUST BE USED ORYOUR WARRANTY

WILL BE VOID.

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MTD Products Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to

its product at any time without notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the

right to discontinue manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time

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