Rover Mini Rider Questions & Answers

There are two dots on the dipstick that is your oil level I can't remember the qty of oil I think just over 1 litre I use nulon 10w30 with genuine oil filter mineral oil

Thanks Willy, I think 1.4L inc filter, going to fit a oil sump tap to it as bung is a very silly idea that results in oil in places I don’t want when removed.

These mowers need a petrol tank mounted up higher so it can gravity feed I had similar problem but I fixed if you send me your email address I can send you pictures of what I done to fixthis mine runs perfect now kevin

I had the same problem and solved it I put another fuel tank at the rear and up higher with 8mm fuel hose and a better filter it's all to do with fuel gravity feed mine runs perfect now I can send pictures of what I done but I need your email address

When you release the brake, the mower most likely speeds up because you start to place a load on it. I suggest this must be the cause of the noise. Nothing to worry about - wear ear plugs or muffs if it worries you. Also a good idea to wear a mask and goggles, you don't want to inhale the dust or get it in your eyes. Roger

Thanks Roger is the noise from transmission

The transmission/diff has two modes, drive and push. You have to disengage drive mode to push the mower around by hand. I wonder if the transmission is in push mode instead of drive mode?

Key has two positions when running, green and yellow. Turn key to yellow position, then push the triangle button near the key, a small red light should come on and then you can mow in reverse.

Same as nick but first take off foot brake and red light should be on and your ready to go but not supposed to mow in reverse

can't say I have experienced this type of problem but my mower is fairly new. Suggest you squirt silicon on the cable and jiggle the cord back and forth a few times. More likely the problem could be a blocked air filter or fuel filter, or dirt in the fuel tank. Clean the air filter and if this doesn't help suggest you empty the fuel tank completely and fill with clean fresh fuel. I always filter my fuel with a filter funnel before filling.
Let us know how you go.
regards
Roger

Sounds like a fuel problem to me. Suggest drain the tank make sure there is no water in it, chuck out the fuel you have and refill with new unleaded (non ethanol). Also check your air filter, make sure it isn't clogged and clean it anyhow.
Hope this helps
Roger

Also I always double filter my fuel before putting in the tank.

Thanks my thoughts are the same

There will still be some oil still in the engine so it will be best to put a little in at a time and check the oil level on the dip stick each time. Continue until oil level is between low and high mark on dip stick.

Thankyou Nick. As the oil has sprayed up everywhere how long should I wait before refilling it. (I have wiped as much oil off that I can see.

Thankyou Nick.

Hello Neta
I have no idea where you can buy one around your area. Maybe Tenterfield.
Bunnings stocks them so where is your nearest Bunnings?
I had to pay a delivery charge. They were going to sell me one that was unassembled but I insisted they sell me the floor model which was assembled.
Good luck
roger

No problems yet with mine. I always fill with a funnel fitted with a filter.
Also it is good idea to use standard petrol that doesn't contain any ethanol.
I believe ethanol fuel is no a good option for mowers and outboards.
You may be able to drain the fuel tank and refill with fresh petrol.
Roger

I paid $2000 at Bunnings a few months ago.
Roger

Approximately 7km/h

Like all ride ons it has a kill switch if you get off.
You may have created a problem when you tipped to the side.
Best to check oil and petrol tanks and make sure the air filter isn't clogged.
Roger

There is a very small gap all the way around the deck. If there is no dint then the deck mustn’t be sitting central. There are guide pins in each corner, check they and the split pins are still in place.

Thanks so much, we found a small dent. All fixed. Great advice

No tools required but mine did require a good amount of wiggle and pull to get the spark plug off.