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Warranty Conditions
Owners Manual
AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND ONLY
Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free from This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been
defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the
to making good or replacing any part which appears upon manufacturer’s written authority.
inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be de
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 3 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS SAFETY FEATURES Safety and Instruction decals that are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Ride On Mower. Replace any that become damaged or illegible. - Traction drive, blade drive and safety - Low centre of gravity, stable wide track interlock - Enclosed drives - Parking brake - Full footrests - Convenient - easy to operate controls AUTOMOTIVE TYPE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTABLE MOULDED SEAT AUTO BELT TENSIONER GEARED
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION ROVER RANGER STEERING WHEEL Engine loses power. 1. Oil level in crank case is low. 1. Add oil to crankcase. 2. Cooling fins and air passages 2. Remove obstruction from Model No 53179 325 mm Dia. Steering Wheel. under engine blower housing are passages. Engine Make Briggs & Stratton 1 - 1/4turns lock to lock. blocked. Engine Model No. 215907 3. Engine load is excessive.
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 5 LOOSE PARTS KIT DESCRIPTION QTY USE Steering wheel 1 On steering shaft Roll Pin 1 Secure steering wheel to shaft Stone guard assembly 1 Fitted to cutterhead Spring stone guard 1 On stone guard pivot rod “E” Clip 1 In groove in pivot rod Ignition keys 2 To start machine Plug spanner 1 Plug removal and fitting Pop Rivets 2 Seat safety switch SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2 Fig. 4 INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL INSTALLING STONE GUARD 1. Slip the steer
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 6 FILL FUEL TANK INSTALLING THE BATTERY MAINTENANCE Refer Safety Instructions. 1. Remove the battery as follows The engine will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS (a) remove the terminal cables from the battery. is depressed and the cutter drive is disengaged. (b) undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar. Clutch Brake Pedal CAUTION WARNING 2. The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should 1. Depress the
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 7 MAINTENANCE CONTROLS TO FIT NEW BELT STEERING RODS 1. THROTTLE CONTROL 2 1 4. Ensure that the peg on rack assembly (A) engages in Should not normally require resetting. Mounted on the control panel and connected to the the front slot of cam plate assembly. (B) Fig. 26 1. Loosen the rod lock nut (A). Fig. 11 engine carburettor controls. Has the symbols for Slow, 5. Fit new drive belt around pulleys. 2. Release the fixing bolt. Fast and Choke.
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AUTO - DRIVE OPERATION AUTO-DRIVE DRIVE SELECTOR PEDAL Forward and reverse movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. Ground speed of the ride-on The Auto-Drive friction plates and drive pulleys are The pedal angle can be tilted either forward or back to mower is controlled by the amount of pressure on the drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar factory set for trav
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 9 7. Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the oil filler AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE tube due to- Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for detailed CUTTERHEAD BRAKE instructions. PARKING BRAKE Should be regularly checked for operation. (a) Using a funnel not cleaned of dirt or grit, or, (b)Topping up with contaminated oil stored in an 1. Pull up on air cleaner cover handle and rotate Should always be checked for operation after PAD REPLACEMEN
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE THROTTLE CONTROL OIL CHANGE CUTTING UNIT WHEEL REMOVAL Proper choke operation is dependant on the adjustment of remote controls – Refer engine manufacturers’ instructions. Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive 1. Place the machine on a level surface. Start and run before working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental 1. Loosen the outer cable clamp screw on engine. the engine for a period to warm the oil. s
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 10 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE THROTTLE CONTROL OIL CHANGE CUTTING UNIT WHEEL REMOVAL Proper choke operation is dependant on the adjustment of remote controls – Refer engine manufacturers’ instructions. Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive 1. Place the machine on a level surface. Start and run before working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental 1. Loosen the outer cable clamp screw on engine. the engine for a period to warm the oil. s
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 9 7. Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the oil filler AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE tube due to- Refer to engine manufacturer’s manual for detailed CUTTERHEAD BRAKE instructions. PARKING BRAKE Should be regularly checked for operation. (a) Using a funnel not cleaned of dirt or grit, or, (b)Topping up with contaminated oil stored in an 1. Pull up on air cleaner cover handle and rotate Should always be checked for operation after PAD REPLACEMEN
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AUTO - DRIVE OPERATION AUTO-DRIVE DRIVE SELECTOR PEDAL Forward and reverse movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. Ground speed of the ride-on The Auto-Drive friction plates and drive pulleys are The pedal angle can be tilted either forward or back to mower is controlled by the amount of pressure on the drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar factory set for trav
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 7 MAINTENANCE CONTROLS TO FIT NEW BELT STEERING RODS 1. THROTTLE CONTROL 2 1 4. Ensure that the peg on rack assembly (A) engages in Should not normally require resetting. Mounted on the control panel and connected to the the front slot of cam plate assembly. (B) Fig. 26 1. Loosen the rod lock nut (A). Fig. 11 engine carburettor controls. Has the symbols for Slow, 5. Fit new drive belt around pulleys. 2. Release the fixing bolt. Fast and Choke.
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 6 FILL FUEL TANK INSTALLING THE BATTERY MAINTENANCE Refer Safety Instructions. 1. Remove the battery as follows The engine will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS (a) remove the terminal cables from the battery. is depressed and the cutter drive is disengaged. (b) undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar. Clutch Brake Pedal CAUTION WARNING 2. The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should 1. Depress the
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 5 LOOSE PARTS KIT DESCRIPTION QTY USE Steering wheel 1 On steering shaft Roll Pin 1 Secure steering wheel to shaft Stone guard assembly 1 Fitted to cutterhead Spring stone guard 1 On stone guard pivot rod “E” Clip 1 In groove in pivot rod Ignition keys 2 To start machine Plug spanner 1 Plug removal and fitting Pop Rivets 2 Seat safety switch SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2 Fig. 4 INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL INSTALLING STONE GUARD 1. Slip the steer
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION ROVER RANGER STEERING WHEEL Engine loses power. 1. Oil level in crank case is low. 1. Add oil to crankcase. 2. Cooling fins and air passages 2. Remove obstruction from Model No 53179 325 mm Dia. Steering Wheel. under engine blower housing are passages. Engine Make Briggs & Stratton 1 - 1/4turns lock to lock. blocked. Engine Model No. 215907 3. Engine load is excessive.
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 3 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS SAFETY FEATURES Safety and Instruction decals that are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Ride On Mower. Replace any that become damaged or illegible. - Traction drive, blade drive and safety - Low centre of gravity, stable wide track interlock - Enclosed drives - Parking brake - Full footrests - Convenient - easy to operate controls AUTOMOTIVE TYPE STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTABLE MOULDED SEAT AUTO BELT TENSIONER GEARED
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product is manufactured to comply with Australian Safety Standards. If non- genuine replacement parts; including blades; are fitted to this product it may no longer meet that Australian Safety Standard and Rover Mowers Warranty. The fitting of non-genuine replacement parts could result in serious injury, and, or machine malfunctioning which may result in litigation against the person or per
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product is manufactured to comply with Australian Safety Standards. If non- genuine replacement parts; including blades; are fitted to this product it may no longer meet that Australian Safety Standard and Rover Mowers Warranty. The fitting of non-genuine replacement parts could result in serious injury, and, or machine malfunctioning which may result in litigation against the person or per
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2303 Current Artwork 7-2003 18/5/06 2:11 PM Page 1 Warranty Conditions Owners Manual AUSTRALIA&NEW ZEALAND ONLY Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free from This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the to making good or replacing any part which appears upon manufacturer’s written authority. inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be de
