Rover Mini Rider Questions & Answers

Hi Paul, I don't think Rover quotes a HP figure for the Mini Rider in its manuals or publicity, but I will stand corrected.
I would ordinarily expect around 9-10 HP from such an OHV single cylinder motor. Overall I feel this is a mite under-powered for some applications, especially so on the reverse cutting mode on my 'Hydro' model.
I understand in USA there is a V-Twin option available (+extra $) for top Mini/Rider models - [Way to go eh !]

Hi Julio, just take your old one (or the full machine) into your local battery depot... or get the number on it including ID and the Ampage. They fiddly to fit, but not expensive. Recommend is the fully sealed/no maintenance version.

Thank you,Rob

Hi Cheryl - First I'd check the fuel-tank level (yes - I know, too obvious - but it's always a good start!) - then I would suspect a blocked fuel-filter, then carbie float-needle valve sticking.
Broken fuel hoses are rare - but if no leaks seen - unlikely.
Hose could be kinked - also unlikely, but worth checking.
When was your M/Rider last serviced?
Annual servicing by an experienced Rover dealer is recommended.

also worth checking to see if the air bleed in the cap is not blocked - else you may have a vacuum forming in the tank.

It appears there are 6 (six) vents around the perimeter of the fuel cap on my M/R, so it would be unlikely for all of them to be blocked at the same time Rick ?

Sorry Paul, mine has just only had it's first full service and the local Rover agents do all the adjustments etc. Yrs- Rob.

No idea, belt only 2 yrs old serviced by dealer - sorry.

please be a little more specific - when you say its a no go... does the blade rotate? can it be rotated by hand and if so does the blade shaft turn with it? does the blade hit the frame/deck-skirt at all? or does the blade shaft spin under power and not the blade? Or does the blade shaft not spin under power?

Have to get back to you with answers...all i know is that the blade can be turned by hand but when it is put into cut mode...nothing happens.. Blade does not hit sides of deck. I shall check to see if shaft spins under power or if blade is free moving on shaft...

All good now...apparently it had something to do with the pully protection cover...when the cover was removed it worked ...when cover replaced it didnt..they just gave it a few taps with the hammer and alls good.

Suggest you try:

Lawn Pro
Address: Underwood Street, Corrimal New South Wales 2518
Phone: 0439 454 447

They appear to be a Rover mower dealer in your area.

Failing that you might have to come up to Kirrawee or Peakhurst

Regards

You could let all the tyres down to 5psi and try again ! My local Rover agent pulled his weeze. I use 25PSI all round. as I need the extra clearance to "jump" path to front gardens.

Hi Dave, sorry, I don't use the mulching plug. I *think* I read its the same blade but couldn't be sure.

Hi Dave, same blade does both cutting or mulching mate.

YEs - chute or mulch use the same blades - only the removeable side panel is different. Mulch- fully enclosed incert: or chute goes on to right side too.

Not sure what the context here is - RHS is usually an abbreviation for Right Hand Side... does that fit the context?

It is a wire associated with the reverse system on the micro rider. When this wire was removed I was able to mow in reverse with the blades engaged. I was just inquisitive what the words RHS meant relating to the reverse system

Are you sure? I don't recall seeing that in the manual.

e85 is 85% ethanol (just like e10 is 10% ethanol) and is the equivalent of approx 100-105 RON octane rating and no, not common at a servo in Aus, its basically a racing fuel here. Having said all that, mine runs fine on regular 91 RON unleaded - it certainly doesn't need high octane fuel, the engine does not "knock" on regular petrol.

Personally I would not use e10 in mine let alone e85 as mine sits for longish periods between mows and ethanol absorbs water.

available at dealers for approx 695 easy to fit

Is that $695.00 ?

Yes - I'm afraid so GT!

Maybe The safety button on the discharge chute isn't being pushed in by the guard.

There is a safety switch on the guard where the lawn cuttings come out

As above check your safety buttons. Also do you hear the solenoid click when going start with the key. If so check the power to your starter motor. You’ll need to multi meter from the battery earth to the starter power in ( red cable). If there is no click check your battery and solenoid with a multi meter. Ultimately your starter motor may need to be removed and checked by placing the negative battery lead to the housing and touch the power lead connector with the positive battery lead ( jump start battery pack). If the start motor spins all is good if not then it needs to be pulled apart and checked.

you haae burned out your deck belt

if its cutting level dont worry

its not

Hi Rodney, I am in New Zealand so can't answer your question regarding parts. Sorry.