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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL 45 SERIES REEL MOWER

 PREPARATION
When the mower removed om
will be m a olded pos ion Prv
pos1llon and secure in this pos
nut provided II folding he h
permanently bend clutch and ou e cables
Handle he g can be ad1usted by sl<ICl( ng nuts on
sides of moNer to ailow he han e o be prvotted up°' down
Re-ltg en nuts w h hand em seteded PoS ion
NOTE-Only hm1 ed adiustmen may be ach.eved on 0')(7wers
trtted with a large capacity t.sel tan

DEFLECTOR
Depending on cutting condit ions, e.g. wet grass. dry grass.
high wind velocity, etc.. it may be necessary to alter the angle
of deflection into the grassbox.
A A This is effected by loosening the thumbscrews (A} each side of
the machine and moving the deflector plate in the desired
direction - move upwards to throw the grass higher and further,
or downwards to throw the grass lower. Re-t ighten screws
after adjustment.

HEIGHT OF CUT
The cutting height is raised by turn ing the adjusting knob ( B) in
a clockwise direction. To cut lower. reverse procedure.
When adjusting for low cutting, do not set mower so low that
the weight of the machine is taken on the bottom blade instead
of the front roller. This wou ld affect cutting, and also place
excessive load on the engine.
 STARTING AND OPERATI NG INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE STARTING
READ THE SEPARATE ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTION
SH EET BEFORE SIARTING T HE ENGINE .

CAUTION - The eng ine doe not con in 011 w n pure a

1. Fill the cran c ase to overtlowing, H• 011 SAE 30 o r 20 11·50 1s su1 e
2. Fill Juel lank - use tandard g rad pe rol (do not m1 011 " ' pe ol)
3. Ensure that the spar plug lead 1s connected

1. Move the throttle control lever into 'start' position. 2. When engine has started ad1ust throttle lever to
Hold upper handle with left hand and pull the starter obtain an engine speed suitable to the operation or
cord with a long smooth action without jerking. the mower

TO PROPEL THE MOWER

3. Engage the cutter by tu rning the cu tter clutch lever 4. Gently squeeze the traction clutch control. Only
upw ards. light pressure on the lever is required. This engages
th e rear roller and the machi ne will move forward.

TO EMPTY GRASSCATCHER
Reduce engine speed to 'slow'.
Always stop the cutter by operat iflg the cutter clutch lever.
NEVER attempt to clear grass from the grasscatcher or cutter area if the cutter is rotating.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Disengage the cutter clut ch.
Move throttle control to 'stop '.
 ADJUSTMENTS

CUTTER SETTING
If unsatisfactory culling 1s ev1dent -chec these mg
occurs 1 will become necessary to ad1ust the cutter ci..... ~ 0
the bottom blade
The cutter IS correctly set 1hen rt LIGHTLY touches the bot om
blade along its FULL length. Hard bearing or uneven setting
causes excessive or uneven w ear on the culling edges and
also places undue load on the engine
Tocheckthesetting t11t the mower bac on the handles Holda
narrow strip of newspaper between the bottom blade and the
cutt er. while rotating the cutter carefully by hand The setting is
correct if the paper 1s cut or folded when tested at several
positions along the full length of the blade How ever. the cutter
must be free to rotate without binding.
Adjust ments can be made simply by the following procedure:-
1. Release the clamping nuts (C) both sides of mower.
2. To set cutter closer to the bottom bla~e. turn down (clockwise)
the adjusting screws (0 ) on each side until the cutter iust
contacts the bottom blade at both ends.
3. If cutter bears too hard on the blade. turn the ad1usting
screws bae<k at least a full turn and again carefully screw
down each. a little at a time. until correct contact is
achieved.
4. Retighten the clamping nuts securely.
5. Test setting with paper strip.
Resetting the cutter will affect the chain tightness and this
should be checked. Refer to chain ad1ustment. ·
If the paper test cannot be achieved satisfactorily, the blades
may be blunt or worn unev enly and sharpening will be neces-
sary.
This service is available through any Scott Bonnar branch or
authorised service dealer.

CUTTER CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

Slacken nut ( E). Move nylon chain adjuster to give correct
chain tension and ret1ghten nut.

CLUTCH AND DRUM CHAINS

Both chains are adjusted by loosening two nuts (G). and moving
the large chain sprocket upwards which tightens both chains
simultaneously. Hold the chain sprocket so that both chains
G are near taut and retighten nuts.
NOTE- Correctly tensioned chains should be slightly slack
and not tightly stretched.

CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT

The clutch operating pressure can be increased by releasing
the lock nut (A) and screwing the threaded adjuster ( B) outwards
a few turns and retightening lock nut. This is necessary only if
the unlikely condition of clutch slip wit h loss of propulsion
should occur.
 MAINTENANCE

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LUBRICATION
The same g rade of 011 as used in the engine 1s suitable.
(A & B) These bearings are sealed and grease p acked
and do not require any add 1t1onal lubncat1on.
(C) Clutch thrust pad - apply OJI as required
(D) Front ro ller - app ly 011 to shaft as req uired.
A (E) Height ad1ust knob. Remove p lastic p lug - few
drops each season.
Drive c hains. Twice seasonally, use small brush and app ly
oil lig htly over c hains.

AIR CLEANER
For detailed cleaning instructions refer to the engine operating manual.
Clean frequently in dry and dusty cond itions as the filter can become clogged with fine grass particl es. Normally clean
twice seasonally .
Do not use the filt er element dry, as fine dirt will pass through the pores and into the en gine. After cleaning and re-o iling
the element, squeeze out as much oil as possible.

CARBURETTOR
No maintenance is required other than brushing away accumulated dirt and grass from the linkages.

GENERAL
Occasionally check that grass particles are not blocking the flow of coolin g air through the starter screen or engine fins.
Periodically check the nuts and bolts for tightness. Th e mower will give longer and more efficient service if kept clean of
grass and dirt build up.
 CORRECT CUTTER SETTING IS VITAL
PROPER CARE MEANS LESS WEAR

1. RAGGED, UNEVEN CUTTING CAUSED BY POOR CUTTER SETTING.

If your mower 1s do mg a ragged uneven job of mowing rt does not necessarily ean ha he ades needs arp e g.. In
most instances 1t simply means that the cutter needs re-ad1ustmg
W ith use. the cutter and bottom blade gradually wear aw;ry from each other causing theg ass to be d agged through and
not cut cleanly. The blades maintain a better edge so long as they are very lightly touching

Gap betw een c utting cy linder ~R

and bottom bl ade . ""/> ~

BOTTOM S~

The action of a Scott Bonnar reel type mower produces a scissor-like cut and therefore the cutter adjustment is all-
important to the finished appearance of the lawn.

2. SMOOTH, EVEN CUTTING EFFECTED BY CORRECT CUTTER SETTING.

From time to t ime depending on frequency of use and conditions of your lawn area, your mower will require adjustment
of the cutter setting. You will benefit by becoming conversant with the simple procedure required to maintain peak
cutting efficiency.
THE CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR CUTTER ADJUSTMENT IS SET OUT IN THIS BOOK UNDER
"CUTTER SETTING'.'

Cutting cylinder and botto m ~UTTER

blade lightly touch i ng .
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BOTTOM BLAOE • •

3. THE FRONT ROLLER HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE

CUTTING BLADES.
It merely serves as the adjustment for HEIGHT of cut, allowing the cutter to pass across the grass at the desired height
of cut.
 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EDGE CUTTING ATTACHME NT
(THE EDGING ATIACHMENT IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA)

Bolt edge cutter support bracket to mower s1deframe with

curved slot in bracket towards the front Bolt holes are
provided in s1deframe near front of mo,ver
To attach the cutter assembly to the supporting bracket
remove clamping nut and washer from cutter assembl
Enter the clamping bolt in the curved slot and the fixed pivot
pin 1n the small hole Replace nut and washer finger tight to
hold cutter assembly in place
Loop drive belt over the blade. and rotate blade by hand to
pass belt into the cutter pu lley
Fit bell over top pu lley and set blade to required depth of cut
by pivotting cutter Tension belt by sliding cutter forward on
pivot block. Tighten clamping nut
It is not necessary to remove the cutter when mowing. It can
be p1votted upwards clear of the ground with belt looped
around the guard.

POWER LAWNMOWER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Know your controls. Read the owner"s manual 8. Do not operate engine in a confined space where
carefully. Know how to stop engine quickly in any exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
emergency.
9 . Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks. stones, bones.
10. Stop the engine before pushing mower across gravel
wire and debris.
drives, walks or roads.
3 . Stop the engine and disconnect spark plug wire
11 . Do not allow chi ldren or people unfamiliar with these
before checking or working on the mower.
instruct ions to use the mower.
4 . Check all nuts, bolts and screws. Use only replace-
12. On slopes or wet grass, be extra careful of you r
ment parts made and guaranteed by the original
footing.
manufacturer of your mower.
13. Do not over-speed the eng ine or alter governor
5. Add fuel BEFORE starting engine. Avoid spilling
settings.
petrol and do not fill the tank while engine is running
or while you are smoking. 14. Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically
designed tor the purpose. In general. plastic con-
6. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
t ainers are unsuitable.
7. Disengage all cutter and drive clutches before 15. Never attempt to clear grass or obstructions from a
starting.
mower while the engine is ru nning.
 WARRANTY
ROVER. sconBONNAR UNDERTAKES TO AEPAfR OR RE.Pt.ACE l lffiiOUT
CHARGE TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ANY PART OF E >'ER '
SHALL FAIL WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS FROl.4 THE DATE Of
PURCHASE WHERE lN THE OPINION OF ROVER. scon
BO NAR SUCH f URE
IS DUE TO DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP EMBODIED I THE WER
WHERE THE MOWER IS USED FOR OTHER THA DOMESTIC PURPOSES THE
WARRANTY SHALL CONTINUE FO R A PERIOD OF TliREE MONTHS Y
THE OBLIGATIONS OF ROVER, scon
BO AR SHALL EXTEND ON TO y
REPAIRING OR REPLACING SUCH PART AT ITS SERVICE BRANCHES OR ATTKE
PREMISES OF AN AUTHORISED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS

All transportation charges on, and damages and loss incurred in connecltOO with the
transportation of mowers or parts submitted for repair under this warranty shall be
borne by the purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to defects which, in the opinion of Rover, Scott Bonnar
are caused by accident, wear or tear, misuse or neglect, or by interference wrth the
construction of the machine as completed by the manufacturers.
Items such as cleaning of spark plugs and carburettor jets, adjustment of cutters etc.
are not covered under this warranty. While the services of our representatives are
available to carry out minor adjustments, a charge is made to cover travelling and time
involved.
Warranty in respect of the engine is as laid down by the engine manufacturer.

Due to our constant efforts to improve the performance and design of our product slight variations
from the illustrations may occur.

33·47 HOLLAND STREET, THEBARTON , ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 5031

TELEPHONE: 43 9155

SERVICE CENTRES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: TASMANIA: NEW SOUTH WALES:

Rover, Scott Bonnar P.O. Box 248C, Hobart. 7001 Rover, Scott Bonnar.
33·47 Holland Street, Thebarton 5031 Telephone: 72 3177 6 Epic Place, Chester Hill. 2162
Telephone: 43 9155 43 Cypress Street, Launceston. 7250 Telephone: 645 3555
Telephone: 31 2282

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: QUEENSLAND: VICTORIA:

Rover, Scott Bonnar. Rover, Scott Bonnar. Rover, Scott Bonnar.
104 Belgravia Street, Belmont. 6104 Cnr. Ferret & Links Ave., 28 Treforest Drive, Clayton. 3168
Telephone. 277 1288 Eagle Farm, Brisbane. 4007 Telephone: 543 3377
Telephone: 268 2571

NORTH QUEENSLAND:
Rover, Scott Bonnar.
Railway Avenue. Railway Estate,
Townsvllle. 4810
Telephone: 72 3714