MTD Lawn Mower 80M User Manual

TM  
Mulch 'N Catch  
Convertible Rotary Lawnmower  
Mower Models - 35m, 75m  
50m, 51m, 60m, 61m  
80m  
TM  
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.  
 
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1. INTRODUCTION  
1.1 Mulching  
MULCH 'N CATCHTM  
2. SETTING UP  
2.1 Multipurpose  
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.  
WARNING  
Before removing or installing  
the mulch plug or  
grasscatcher. The engine  
must be stopped.  
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.  
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).  
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:  
To convert to a catching mower, install the grass  
catcher (Refer Owners Manual), and adjust the  
conbar to suit (Refer 2.8).  
2.2 Installing the Mulch Plug for  
Models 35m and 75m (Figure 1):  
Making it easy prey for disease.  
Encouraging weeds to take hold.  
Exposing the soil to:  
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.  
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  
6. Give the mulch plug a firm jolt forward and  
down into place.  
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.  
Figure 1 - Installing the Mulch Plug -  
35m, 75m  
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2.3 Installing the Mulch Plug for  
Models 50m, 51m, 60m, 61m & 80m  
(Figure 2):  
2.6 Vari-Tilt Conbar System (Figure.  
3):  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Figure 2 - Installing the Mulch Plug -  
50m, 51m, 60m, 61m, & 80m  
2.8 Vari-Tilt Conbar Adjustment -  
Catching (Figure. 3):  
2.4 Removing the Mulch Plug for  
Models 35m and 75m (Figure 1):  
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.  
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  
(Figure 2):  
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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.  
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Figure 3 - Conbar Adjustment - 35m, 75m,  
50m, 51m, 60m, 61m, & 80m  
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6. Tighten the blade nuts to 16 Nm. Check that  
the blades are free to move when the nut is  
tensioned.  
3. MAINTENANCE  
3.1 General Mower Maintenance  
Refer to your Rotary Lawnmower Owner’s  
Manual, Maintenance Section.  
7. Remove the flap prop and replace the spark  
plug wire.  
3.2 Mulching Equipment  
WARNING  
Before working on the mower.  
* Stop the engine  
* Remove the spark plug wire  
For optimum mulching performance:  
The mulching blades are to be kept sharp.  
Maintain the blade sharpening angle when  
sharpening.  
Figure 4 - Blade Change  
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  
WARNING  
Before working on the mower.  
* Stop the engine  
* Remove the spark plug wire  
Figure 5- Blade and Fasteners  
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  
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.  
3.4 Blade Change  
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).  
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  
Do not push the mulch mower too fast. To  
obtain the best finish it may be necessary to  
regulate the ground speed.  
washers and discard.  
5. Fit new blades, blade bolts, washers and nuts  
in sets to maintain balance (Figure 5).  
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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 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 a trail of grass is visible raise the cutting  
height of the mower.  
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.  
Figure 6 - Grass Height  
4. Rake the clippings up after mowing.  
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.  
SAFETY SYMBOLS LOCATED ON THE MULCH PLUG  
Read the Instructions Carefully  
Rotary Cutting Blade  
Keep Hands Clear  
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Warranty Conditions  
MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd warrant that  
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 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.  
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 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.  
The above warranty does not exclude any condition  
or warranty implied by the Trade PracticesAct 1974  
or any other relevant legislation which implies any  
condition which cannot be excluded.  
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.  
REMEMBER:  
PROOFOFPURCHASEISTHERESPONSIBILITY  
OF THE OWNER AND IS NECESSARY PRIOR  
TO WARRANTYWORK BEING UNDERTAKEN.  
REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN  
AUTHORISED DEALERAND GENUINE SPARE  
PARTS MUST BE USED OR YOUR WARRANTY  
WILL BE VOID.  
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.  
Online warranty registration:  
For Your Record:  
Dealer's Name:..................................................................  
Dealer's Address:...............................................................  
Dealer's Phone No:............................................................  
Product Model No:............................................................  
Product Serial No:.............................................................  
Date of Purchase:..............................................................  
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  
MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd  
A.B.N. 96 004 873 572  
PO Box 376, Dandenong, Victoria 3175 Australia  
Recycled paper  
This Rover Owners Manual has been printed on  
recycled paper as a sign of Rover Mowers  
commitment to Greening Australia and New Zealand.  
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Rev: F  
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