MTD ROVER RS3000, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Copyright 2014 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved SERVICE DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance regarding the assembly controls operation or maintenance of the unit please call the Customer Support Department at 1300 951 594 Additional information about the unit ...

Page 2: ...ded for occasional household use only SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE NOTE For users on U S Forest Land and in the states of California Maine Oregon and Washington All U S Forest Land and the state of California Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443 Oregon and Washington require by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and or grass covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor...

Page 3: ...unit while on a ladder or a roof Keep hands face and feet away from all moving parts Do not touch or try to stop moving parts Do not touch the engine gear housing or muffler These parts get extremely hot from operation even after the unit is turned off Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the job Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use Do not force the unit It will ...

Page 4: ...EADED FUEL Always use clean fresh unleaded fuel OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil DO NOT USE E85 FUEL IN THIS UNIT WARNING It has been proven that fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol will likely damage this engine and void the warranty ON OFF STOP CONTROL ON START RUN ON OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP PRIMER BULB Push primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times CHOKE CONTROL 1 ...

Page 5: ... notice Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke Displacement 29 cc 1 8 cu in Spark Plug Gap 0 025 in 0 635 mm Spark Plug Champion QDZ4H or equivalent plug Lubrication SAE 30 Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity 3 04 oz 90 ml Fuel Tank Capacity 14 oz 414 ml Approximate Unit Weight No Fuel 14 5 15 5 lbs 6 6 7 kg Trimmer Mechanism Bump Head Trimming Line Diameter 0 095 inches 2 41 mm Cutting Path Diameter 17 in 43 18 ...

Page 6: ...g head shield should be the same on each side WARNING To prevent serious personal injury never operate the unit without the cutting head shield in place Fig 1 Mount Bracket Cutting Head Shield Screws 2 Fig 2 Handle Lever Shaft Grip Minimum 6 in 15 24 cm Handle Shaft Housing ADJUSTING THE HANDLE If the handle requires adjustment 1 Flip the handle lever up to loosen the handle Fig 2 2 While holding ...

Page 7: ...on a flat level surface 3 Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the coupler Fig 3 4 Align the release button with the guide recess Fig 5 5 Push the attachment straight into the coupler Fig 4 until the release button snaps firmly into the primary hole Fig 5 6 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler Fig 3 Removing the Attachment 1 Set the unit on a flat level surface 2 Turn the knob counte...

Page 8: ...ce 4 Unscrew the oil fill plug Fig 7 5 Pour the entire bottle into the oil fill hole Fig 7 DO NOT overfill Refer to Checking the Oil Level NOTE Never add oil to the fuel tank This unit has a four cycle engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline 6 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled 7 Reinstall the oil fill plug NOTE Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 7 NOTE Save the empty oil bot...

Page 9: ...ng a blended fuel Always use fresh unleaded gasoline Use the fuel additive STA BIL or an equivalent Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives Use a fuel additive such as STA BIL Fuel Stabilizer or an equivalent to inhibit corrosion and minimize gum deposits Add 0 8 oz 23 ml of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container N...

Page 10: ...onds 10 Continue to squeeze the throttle control Move the choke lever to Position 3 Fig 9 and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds The unit may be used during this time IF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure with step 3 IF the engine fails to start after a few attempts move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control Pull the starter rope w...

Page 11: ...ng this time IF the engine does not start begin the starting procedure with step 3 IF the engine fails to start after a few attempts move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control Run the electric start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the unit starts The engine should start If it does not repeat this instruction IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10 15 MINUTES ...

Page 12: ... foreign matter Normal line fatigue Attempting to cut thick vegetation Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts ADJUSTING THE TRIMMING LINE LENGTH This unit is equipped with a bump head Trimming line can be released from the cutting head without stopping the engine To release more line lightly tap the bump knob on the ground Fig 13 while operating the unit at high speed For best ...

Page 13: ...g 5 3 Rotate the attachment until the release button snaps firmly into the 90 edging hole Fig 16 4 Turn the knob clockwise to tighten the coupler Fig 3 Maintaining the Trimming Line Hard surfaces such as sidewalks can cause the trimming line to wear down quickly or break Frequently check and adjust the trimming line length Refer to Adjusting the Trimming Line Length Always keep the trimming line f...

Page 14: ...ice dealer Check the spark plug condition and gap Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug Fig 17 Bump Knob Entry Eyelet Exit Eyelet Trimming Line Arrows Fig 18 REPLACING THE TRIMMING LINE Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section Other types of trimming line may cause the unit to overheat or fail NOTE Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line The line ma...

Page 15: ...bottom thread of the oil fill hole NOTE DO NOT overfill the crankcase 6 Wipe up any oil that may have spilled 7 Reinstall the oil fill plug NOTE Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 21 WARNING OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY Check the oil level before each use The importance of maintaining the proper oil level cannot be overemphasized Fig 19 Outer S...

Page 16: ...e the oil while the engine is still warm The oil will flow freely and carry away more impurities 1 Clean the area around the oil fill plug Fig 21 to prevent debris from entering the oil fill hole 2 Unscrew the oil fill plug 3 Tip the unit vertically to pour the oil out of the oil fill hole and into a container Fig 23 Allow ample time for complete drainage NOTE Dispose of the old oil according to f...

Page 17: ...amage the cylinder Fig 27 Screws Screws ADJUSTING THE IDLE SPEED NOTE Careless adjustments can seriously damage the unit An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments If after checking the fuel and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle adjust the idle speed screw as follows 1 Start the engine Refer to Starting and Stopping 2 Release the throttle control and let t...

Page 18: ...ap Short term Storage 1 2 weeks 1 Store the unit in a horizontal position If this is not possible store the unit vertically with the engine at the top Long term Storage 1 Remove the fuel cap tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container Reinstall the fuel cap 2 Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor 3 Allow ...

Page 19: ... spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug The engine is hot Refer to the IF THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting and Stopping section TROUBLESHOOTING The fuel is old over 30 days Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The cutting head is bound with grass Stop the engine and clean the cutting head The air filter is dirty Clean or replace the air filter PROBLEM SOLUTION The air filter i...

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Page 24: ... Parts such as Blades Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts Saw Blades Guide Bars Cultivator Tines Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburettor Adjustments Filters which can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded This warranty is void if alterations are made to the machine without MTD Products Australia Pty Ltd pr...