Rover reel mower moves when it shouldn't!

My rover 45 has started to move without pushing the lever down. Now I fixed this problem once before but I can't remember how. It is also engaged when I try to pull it backwards when it's off as well. Any help tips

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Re: Rover reel mower moves when it shouldn't!

Harris #104882 03/04/20 03:34 PM

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Western Australia

wce

Qualified Senior

Hi Harris

Might just be a cable adjustment ?

Cheers
wce

Re: Rover reel mower moves when it shouldn't!

Harris #104889 03/04/20 07:14 PM

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Adelaide, Australia

Bonnar_Bloke Offline

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Hi Harris,

Take the chain case off and see how tight the chains are, have you adjusted the reel downwards lately by any chance to have more contact with the bed knife ?

Cheers,
BB.

I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.

Re: Rover reel mower moves when it shouldn't!

Harris #105266 16/04/20 08:25 PM

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Gold Coast

Troy74

Trainee

Maybe check the long bolt thru the drive sprocket isn’t to tight

Re: Rover reel mower moves when it shouldn't! Harris #105272 17/04/20 06:59 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,998 Likes: 16 Adelaide, Australia Bonnar_Bloke Former Moderator
Hi Troy, This is also a good suggestion and is part of the chain adjustment factor issue I'd say. There are a quite a few components that must work in complete harmony so that the drive system functions correctly. Cheers, BB. I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
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