Rover Easy Start

Hassle free mower – Bought this mower 15 years ago and it’s never missed a beat, only now the starter cord isn’t retracting so well, never ever laid a tool on it except to change the blades, no oil change, air filter clean, nada! Show details

Reliable-had mine over 22 years! – I bought it new over 22 years ago and, apart from sparkplugs and one fuel gasket, it hasn't missed a beat. I got a crack in a handle mounting point but, being a steel deck, I was able to weld it up about 10 years ago and the weld is still fine. It is load, maybe I need to check the muffler! Show details

easy start Maquarie – Bought my mower three months ago and am disappointed with it , I would never buy another . Looks shiny and red and had a mulching plug and a washing connection so I thought it would be great. First issue was a safety lever on the handle , each time you let go of the lever the mower stops . This is very annoying when stopping to pick up dog poo ,… Read more

kids toys , rocks bones etc . The most annoying part of this mower is it doesn't cut the whole lawn , it misses random blades of grass all over the place so you need to go back over the stuff you already mowed . My old two bladed mower cuts better than this four bladed version. finally the revs fluctuate up and down constantly , I use a cable tie to hold the safety handle in the one place so It doesn't stop when I do . On the upside it does start first pull each time I have used it so far which is good . The local mower shop was pushing these dearer mowers over the cheaper Victa so god knows what they're like . Height adjustment is also good and can mow lower than some others I have used .

Worst mower we have owned – We bought the Rover i4500, it's been nothing but trouble. We paid for a repair which cost nearly as much as the mower and after one lawn mow, it's stopped working again. After reading other posts on the net ane saw the Rover repair centres won't fix this machine I wonder why Rover ever put their name to such a terrible mower.  Show details

World's Worse 2 Stroke Mower – This is one of the worst mowers I've ever owned. I bought it from Injak Mowers in Nambour and even the mechanic there admitted it was very difficult to start. Easy start my bum. The only good thing I can say about it is that it is more fuel efficient than my four stroke Victa and unlike the Victa's poor wheel engineering, I have never lost a wheel off my Rover. What I would love is a Victa motor on a Rover deck.

Lives up to the name - starts first pull every time. I bought this for $50 off a bloke that just used it to mow a 18x3m strip in front of his house. Probably the best $50 I've ever spent. Had it for 5 years now and serviced it once in that time and it's been faultless. The catcher flap just broke but I've managed to find a replacement but just be aware that it seems that now that it's been discontinued parts are in short supply. Show details

One of the best value hassle-free mowers Rover ever produced – The Rover Easystart (and by extension, it's almost identical successor the Quickstart) is without a doubt one of the best entry level mowers money could buy in it's day. They were among the cheapest in Rover's product lineup in the 90's and 2000's, missing out on luxuries such as ball bearing wheels, 4-blade disc, and bent-over comfort grip handle… Read more

bars. However in spite of their simplicity they are still a delight to use, and I pick up any good ones i can get my hands on. The Briggs and Stratton Sprint 375 and 37 motors used on them really are phenomenally easy to start, as well as being quiet, smooth, and basically bulletproof. Whilst they are not the most powerful engine in standard tune, they have enough for most peoples needs in suburbia. And if you want more, you can at your own risk, tickle a few more revs from these motors without any real teouble. Despite having only a twin-blade cut disc, the finish this mower leaves is absolutely superb, being flat, even, and picking up clippings very effectively. Even with it's smaller 7 and 6 inch bushed wheels and straight handle bar, it is easy and comfortable to push, and quite light and manouverable if axles are kept greased so the bushes dont wear out.

The only minor complaint one might make is that the highest cutting height is possibly a tad low for some peoples liking... Particularly buffalo lawn owners.

Ther are few problems to speak of outside of the normal chassis rust, or worn out wheels that come with lack of proper care. Earlier ones ith a metal flap can develop c4acks in the top corners of.the flap, but these are yet to cause any adverse issues for me regarding operation. The blade boss can sometimes fail due to fatigue, but whilst this is a known issue, it isnt common, as such. The deck can crack nea the handle mounts but this is usually as a result.of rust eating away the thickness of.the steel... Proper car after use (wash all grass from beneath deck then run it and leave to dry thoroughly) will reduce the likelihood of this occurring.

Ifyiu can get an Easystar in good condition cheap, its well worth the money. Much better than any current mower at an entry level price point.

Very reliable for 30 years use – Bought this mower new in 1985 and used for 30 years. Very reliable with good performance from Briggs & Stratton four stroke engine. Easy to use but noisy. Only serviced every two years with an oil change, air filter clean and a new spark plug. Only other maintenance required was the occasional new cutting blades. Replacement new Victa mower not as good! Show details

A solidly made product – I've had this mower at least 25 years, it's been serviced a few times, and still runs well, an amazing buy as far as appliances go. On the strength of that I've just purchased another Rover with old guy's drive assist, a Duracut 850. If it is made as well as the last one it should see me through till when I'm 93 and my kids say dad we'll come over and do the lawn.  Show details

It’s a good mower – Had this mower for 15 years. I park it under cover when not using. I’ve had it serviced once, which I probably could have done myself and hence it’s still running on the same spark plug. Every time I go to start it, I put the throttle on full, pump the primer 3 times then pull the start cord. If it doesn’t start I pump once and pull again. If it… Read more

didn’t start then I prime once again and then it always starts with the next pull. If it hasn’t started it’s due to my lack of care, I remove the plug and give it a little clean up and away she goes. On the odd occasion I’ve over primed it and have to wait because the carburettor is flooded.

Easystart 17 years on – Failed on first day ,repair person made me pay claiming I used dirty fuel and was not warranty issue. Once that bogus dirty fuel diaphragm issue fixed no problems until this week 17 years later. Mowing 1/4 acre lawns all the time. Serviced 2x only. Has rusted out the body ,Briggs and Stratton motor still fine so I'm looking for a replacement shell only. Good mower. never changed the blades just sharpened 1x.  Show details

23 years of friendship has come to an end – Bought my Rover Easy Start with Briggs and Stratton 375 Sprint engine in 1993 when I bought my first house. Had it ever since without it missing a beat and starting 1st or 2nd tug of the cord every time. For the first 15 odd years I changed the oil and s/plug and cleaned the air filter annually and changed the blades when needed. Last 8 years… Read more

whenever I remembered (probably every 2 years plus). Great mower. Yesterday turned her over to mow the lawn and got smoke, a loud knocking (despite the oil being recently replaced) and then bang and a wind down to nothing. Devastated. A great relationship has come to and end. Shame too. Catcher, deck, etc perfect and could all go another 23 years.

it cannot start! – On we cut is all we got. Endless hours lost on my Saturdays. Just wanted some order and got totally no info or help here or with retailer it's a snatch n grab. This is wrong bp for democracy. Keep it simple does not mean cheap and nasty. Simple means easy and plain this lawn mower is useless better cut your grass by hand one blade at a time. Thanks for nothing briggs n honda who ever you are. T6

Hard to start – I have had a Pope mower with a Briggs and Stratton 4 stroke.It was always hard to start until I discovered that if you wait a little while after priming it,it will start.I also found that changing the oil is a bit of a drama as you have to tip the mower on it's side to drain out the oil.

quick start crap – I used it about 3 times and now it will not start at all. change spark plug and carby gaskets but still the same.Took to machanic and he can't fix it.what a heap of rubbish.I suggest no one by any rover mowers they are rubbish. angry Rob if you want more words their would be a lot of swearing.

starting issues with this mower – Briggs and stratton mowers struggle to pick up the fuel when there is dirt under carburettor where it mounts onto fuel tank.Always make sure your fuel is clean and fresh.Avoid leaving mower in the rain as water can enter fuel tank through breather hole in petrol cap.If hosing the mower off the same rule applies.If your mower becomes hard to start… Read more

remove carburettor from tank and clean and replace the diaphram and gasket.This will cost about 20 dollars in parts.Clean every orrifice in carburettor with carb cleaner or compressed air.If starting is still a problem check that there isnt grass clippings caucht around throttle linkage near the wire for the kill switch.When the throttle plate returns to the off position,you will see a small metal tooth shaped like a sharks fin sticking up.This is what the throttle hits to earth out and stop the spark to stop the engine.Sometimes grass clippings get caught here and make starting difficult.

My Rover easy start mower – I have had this mower since 03 just replaced the blades 2 months ago, mind you I only have a small lawn. Starts well every time. My recommendation is to keep it clean look after it well and it will last for many years. A very pleasant introduction to Rover for us.

rover – I am the owner of a rover mower for 15 years now never changed the oil or plug and only replaced the blades for the first time 6 month ago but I think the motor packed it in now so def. another rover for me

Easy start, every time – Got this in 2004 and true to the name it is easy to start. Hit the primer 3 times and it starts without issue, even after 3+ months in storage. Hasn't had much love in that time - DIY replaced plug, filter and blades no more than 2-3 times. I find the air filter clogs up frequently though it's easy enough to replace or clean & oil. I'm sure it… Read more

would run/cut even better if I kept blades and filters regularly maintained :)

The catcher also cracked/split at the mouth, maybe as a result of the mower hitting something hard though doesn't appear to have spread over the last couple of years.

The height adjustment is pretty average.... I find it often won't hold the setting and sags a little over the course of a mow.

Rover – Rover easy start great mower strong motor never breaks down light and easy to operate will last 15 years plus just change spark plug every 12 months sevice it occasionally cput new blades on after 5 years don't but cheap Chinese brands won't last 3 years had a victa before this one no where near as good rover is a good choice joe  Show 2 replies

motor rev control does not exist – Starts first go even after a long period no use so long as you ensure that the carbi is well primed. Its light and easy to push and the height adjustment is very easy. Excellent little motor but the throttle control is hopeless and in fact our cable fell to bits very quickly. The catcher is very awkward to put on during operation when there are… Read more

bits of grass to obscure one's view of the connecting points. Easy to start, very powerful grass catching with four blades Really Awkward catcher placement - poor throttle control

Easy??? – Our experience with this mower is that it is anything but easy to start. It has never started first time and sometimes starts after long delays and much effort and gesticulating. If you want an easy start mover give this one a miss and purchase a Honda mower. They do start easily and usually the first time. This suggests to us that it is not the… Read more

user but the mower that is the critical afctor.

Difficult access to parts. Noisy. limited range of heights

Easy Start; just as it says – With a good pull; you’ll not be left frustrated with this Rover!? It’s tough, reliable and easy to start with three pumps to prime, has minimal vibration, and is simple to clean thereafter. As a female who enjoys her mowing… I’m more than happy to have purchased this brand. The Rover Easy Start makes light work out of something which is… Read more

necessary in my location.

When I bought my Rover from Retra Vision 11 years ago ($375.00) I had maintained it by; applying new blades, a sparkle plug and changing its oil accordingly. Since then, with some neglect on my part to this day I have become slack and yet the Rover just keeps on mowing. This of course reminds me to do some tidying up…

I put this down to the Briggs and Stratton motor!? For that matter, if you’re not mechanically inclined just buy a Briggs and Stratton whatever mower and it will look after itself? Ha! But of course this is a myth; even the best motors will pre-maturely end sooner than later when neglected.

My only negative comment about 'this particular model' is that the petrol neck is on an awkward angle! When I pour fuel, I use a funnel and there’s always a small residue of petrol remaining; which I have to tilt my funnel sideways, not to spill it all over the ground and back in the tin. Tough, Reliable & Easy to Start Petrol neck is on an awkward angle

rover easy start – Are we talking about the same machine? Right from the start my husband could only get it started after about half an hours work and lots of swearing, if it started at all. I have never been able to. Twice a part in the throttle bent and had to be replaced,once under warranty. After we got it back it still would not start and found there was no… Read more

filter in the holder.

I bought one but it made no difference, still wouldnt start. There is hard rubbish collection coming up and thats where i think i will put it. It is the worst mower i have ever had and it deserves no stars.:(

Does not start.

Good – A good buy for small to medium size yards. Users must be prepared to maintain the air cleaner with regular cleaning as the engine is sensitive to this being blocked with dirt. This involves undoing one screw, removing the sponge element and cleaning. Cheap to buy and run, easy to start if maintained, renewable blades (not whole baseplate),… Read more

4-stroke, powerful, less pollution than a 2-stroke, not too heavy Noisy, vibrates more than average, engine does not have slow idle.

just kept going 4 19 yrs – have had for 19yrs now and and could be accused of lawn mower abuse as i did little maintenance changed spark plug twice and oil once and never missed a beat had three sets of blades cleaned air filter maybe twice struggled in the end cutting thick buffelow lawn but 19yrs there is no complants on reliability easy start & reliable vibrations  Show reply

Reliable and excellent value lawnmower Rover Easystart – I have owned and regularly used a Rover Easystart lawnmower with Briggs and Stratton engine for over 8 years now - love it! Reliable, starts EVERY time, minimal maintenance and only one professional service in that time - replaced blades once - only hope that Rover do not replace the excellent Briggs and Stratton engine with an inferior Chinese… Read more ·  2

model in future. Loved everything about the Rover Easy start lawnmower - most efficient, reliable and best value lawnmower I have ever used. I have yet to find any cons regarding this mower.

This is perfect for a woman its very easy to start – This mower was passed down to us from our partners father its easy 10 years old plus still works like the day he brought it, its perfect to start and makes your lawns look great! I would recommend it to family and friends havent had one problem with it as yet. Reliable, easy to start and great for a woman to start not to straining I have found nothing wrong with this mower

Good – these mowers are designed to be used in the average backyard with 20square meters of lawn to do, not for mowing 1 hectare! these mowers are designed with a poor air filtration system that requires regular attendance to achieve acceptable running! because of the carby set up they often require a slight turn of the inlet screw to achieve optimum… Read more

smooth running, and low fuel consumption.

as long as you keep the air filter clean and check and replace the oil regularly, you should have a fairly reliable mower.

BOTTOM LINE: good cheep mower for suburbia, but require a little more periodic service than others. cheep to run needs regular matence

OK – Fairly decent domestic backyard lawn mower. Robust enough quality for the low price. Keep right on top of the oil changes. Check the oil level every time before you start it. Routinely check and replace the crappy foam air filter. Use this once a week for an average yard along with the right maintenance and it should last 10 or more years. Cheap.… Read more

Really easy to start. Enough power for medium length grass ie: 80-100mm. Plenty of cheap spares around eg: filters, blades, catchers etc. Reliable and durable enough if used sparingly. Air intake filtration very poorly designed and positioned. Filters rapidly clog up with dust and oil. Noisy engine with lots of vibration which shakes the handle cinching nuts loose. Fuel Tank is tiny. The pressed steel chassis and catcher flap rusts out. The engine may outlive the chassis.

Bad – Typical US technological product. simply lacking in all areas. Too powerful... collects more dirt than grass Catch is way too small, two lines of average backyard and needs emptying Poor design allows for dirt and grass to be caught everywhere Does not last more than a year with a real yard Vibrations make you think your semi retarded hours… Read more

after the job is done Powerful

Easy to start Too powerful

Catch is small

Vibrations are savage

Does not last

Poor design

Good – great family mower for a std lawn area. very clean cut and catch and very strong if maintained by owner. mine is made in australia for australians not contractors. easy to start and cuts great designed for australian conditions must clean air filter regulary cheap end of rovers range no good for paddock areas only used for normal lawns this means you cheapscates

Excellent – I'm looking to buy another mower and Rover Easy Start is what I want again. So very easy to use. Everything.