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Rover Rancher 2042 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Rover Rancher 2042 Lawn Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06312A
(November 9, 2010)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Rover Rancher 2042 Lawn Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Rover Lawn Tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.
  • Page 5 Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
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  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Lawn Tractor Operator’s Manual Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Battery Cables

    Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Fuel Tank Cap Throttle/Choke Control Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Storage Bin Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 13: Ignition Switch Module

    Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Never...

  • Page 14: Fuel Level Indicator

    Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. •...

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 18: Engaging The Pto

    Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Tractor

    Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig. 6-1. Figure 6-1 Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port.
  • Page 21 Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Fig. 6-2. Figure 6-2 Turn the water on. While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
  • Page 22 Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 27 for information regarding tire pressure.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.

  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. Deck Lift Deck Support Figure 7-3 Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
  • Page 26 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance.
  • Page 27 Fuse WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
  • Page 28 To place the new belt begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-8. Figure 7-8 Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as show in Fig. 7-8. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. CAUTION: Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in serious damage to your tractor’s PTO...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle/Choke control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug(s). Engine flooded.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Phone (1800) 803-537 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads may also available free of charge at www.rovermowers.com.au. Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-02-S1 Air Cleaner Element with Pre-cleaner (Kohler Single Cylinder)
  • Page 31 Component Phone (1800) 803-537 to locate your nearest authorised Dealer to source replacement parts. Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.rovermowers.com.au. Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) 925-1707D Battery 951-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 951-10947 Fuel Tank Cap (California)

  • Page 32: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Rover Rancher 2042. See your Rover Mowers dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Rover Rancher 2042 attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.
  • Page 33 Notes...

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