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Rover Rancher 1766 Owner's Manual

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Rancher Ride-On
Owners Manual
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A mower is a high speed cutting tool. Safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accident.
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Careless or improper use may cause serious injury.
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Be sure that you read and fully understand the contents of this Owner's Manual. Should any point me unclear,
contact Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited, in your state or an authorized Rover-Scott Bonnar Service Agent for
assistance.
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Keep the owners manual in a safe place for future reference. Read the Owners Manual periodically to, ensure
the continued safe and proper use of the mower.
Model No. 1766
WARNING

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  • Page 1 Careless or improper use may cause serious injury. • Be sure that you read and fully understand the contents of this Owner’s Manual. Should any point me unclear, contact Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited, in your state or an authorized Rover-Scott Bonnar Service Agent for assistance. •...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Do not mow in reverse. When reversing keep a careful and continuous observation of the entire area behind the mower. • Never use the mower unless all guards provided by Rover- Scott Bonnar Limited are in position. • Never disconnect the safety switches and never operate the mower if any safety switch is inoperative.

  • Page 3: Safety Features

    SAFETY FEATURES ⎯ Traction drive, blade drive and seat safety interlock: ⎯ Enclosed engine and muffler: ⎯ Enclosed drives: ⎯ Full foot rest: ⎯ Low centre of gravity stable wide track. ⎯ Parking brake. ⎯ Convenient – easy to operate controls...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    ROVER RANCHER Machine Model No. Engine Model No. Single Cylinder 4 Stroke Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Lubrication Spark plug type Spark Plug Gap Ignition Type Engine Oil TRANSMISSION Fully enclosed and permanently lubricated transaxle. Diff and gearbox combined featuring an inline selector pattern with 5 Forward speeds, Neutral and Reverse.
  • Page 5 FITTING OF MODEL 170-178 CUTTING DECKS TO RANCHER 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Move height of cut lever to high cut (3) 3. Slide cutter deck under the Rancher from the right hand side with the ejection chute facing out. 4.
  • Page 6 DESCRIPTION Steering wheel Roll Pin Stone Guard Assembly Spring – Stone Guard ‘E’ Clip Ignition keys Plug Spanner SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Fig.2 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL Slip steering wheel over steering shaft and align the wheel hole with the shaft hole; Insert drift punch –...

  • Page 7: Before Operating

    FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL. The rider mower may be delivered with out oil in the crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to start the engine. Place machine on level surface. Open the bonnet. Ensure that the oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around dipstick.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    Before working o the mower, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and place it where it cannot contact the spark plug. CHECK YOUR Rover rancher frequently for loose nuts, bolts, belts, etc., and keep these items correctly tightened and adjusted.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Interval Chart

    MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART Change oil (Initial) Change oil (Periodic) Check Interlock Check Cutting Blades Check Cutting Unit Brake Check Rear Wheels Brake Lubricate Pivot Points Lubricate Throttle Cable Grease Front Axle Spindles Service Air Cleaner Check Spark Plug Check Drive Belts Check Tyre Pressure Clean Outside Of Engine Clean Cutter Housing...
  • Page 10 COOLING SYSTEM: The Rancher has an air cooled 4 stroke engine. It must be cleaned frequently. Remove any build up of grass, dirt or other debris from the – 1. Cylinder; 2. Cylinder head cooling fins; 3. Cooling air intake screen and 4.
  • Page 11 ⎯ Cutter Drive Lever Pivot; ⎯ Clutch/brake pedal pivot; See Fig.15 ⎯ Tie rod ball ends; See Fig. 11 ⎯ All connecting rod pivot points. Note: All ball bearings are sealed and require no maintenance. TRANSAXLE: This transmission is fully enclosed and permanently lubricated. No maintenance necessary.
  • Page 12 BRAKE ROD ADJUSTMENT Should not normally require resetting. Fig. 17 1. Loosen lock nuts; 2. Adjust pivot block (A) See Fig. 17 position; 3. Retighten nuts. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Required to take up brake pad wear. 1. Loosen lock nut; (B) See Fig. 17. 2.
  • Page 13 STEERING RODS Should not normally require resetting. 1. Loosen rod lock nut; (a) See Fig. 11. 2. Release the fixing bolt; 3. Turn tie rod end to adjust for length clockwise to shorten, anti-clockwise to lengthen; 4. Replace the fixing bolt and tighten; 5.
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 15 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following safety and instruction decals are mounted on the RANCHER Front Engine Rider. Replace any that become damaged or illegible.
  • Page 16 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS...

  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    PROBLEM Engine loses power. Engine over heats. Mower vibrates abnormally. Cutter does not rotate. Mower does not drive. Engine does not start, hard to start, loses power, or fails to keep running. Engine does not idle or idles poorly. TROUBLE SHOOTING POSSIBLE CAUSES 1.
  • Page 19 ITEM PART No. A12115 A10229 A10201 A07919 A07652 A12114 A07617 A07616 A10203 A07657 A10199 A07615 A00969 A00968 A01080 A01275 A07688 A10150 A10202 A07913 A07895 A07755 A07889 A04006 A10052 A02224 A010211 A07903 A07897 A10178 A07750 A07751 A07745 A07736 A07655 A12113 A07760 A06406 A12073 A01427...
  • Page 21 ITEM PART No. A07715 A10283 A01025 A07916 A07997 A02474 A08585 A12024 A12025 A07805 A12022 A07760 A07714 A07659 A01080 A01493 A07954 A10223 A10224 A07286 A07610 A07912 A05086 A02224 A07804 S2501116 A07915 A10204 A07724 A07918 A10247 A10246 A07645 A07723 A07150 A02289 A07763 A04021 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST •...
  • Page 23 ITEM PART No. A07691 A10212 A07953 A07948 A02289 A10213 A07949 A07150 A07695 A02103 A07092 A07198 A04006 A07755 A00967 A10225 A00966 A02051 A00965 A00791 A07572 A01687 A07160 A07567 A01891 A01807 A07634 A12288 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST • COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Steering Wheel Steering Shaft Assy.
  • Page 25 ITEM PART No. A10205 A07716 A07893 A10236 A07672 A07675 A10216 A12004 A07971 A10210 A12016 A07938 A0939 A02024 A07955 A07956 A07985 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Bonnet Trim Trim Strip Dash panel Headlight Assembly Bonnet Strap Nylon Bush Firewall Assembly Clamp Rod Tube Front Bumper Plug Front Bumper Bar Assembly...
  • Page 27 ITEM PART No. A07539 A07705 A05424 A12027 A07704 A10191 A07701 A07699 A12099 A07769 A12098 A01427 A12104 S2501054 A07984 A07785 A07710 A12006 A12007 A12008 A07709 A06406 A05419 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Seat Rubber Bumper Seat Switch Spring Vibration Damper Seat Lid Rear Cowl Assembly Rubber Footrest...
  • Page 29 ITEM PART No. A07937 A12005 A07999 A12001 A12002 A12009 A12010 A12011 A03422 A03421 A12019 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Bracket Fuel Tank Strap - Front Fuel Tank Strap – Rear Fuel Line – ¼ ID Hose Clamp Fuel Line Retainer ½”...
  • Page 31 ITEM PART No. A07528 A07968 H270917 A07532 A07952 A07871 A10215 A12251 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Muffle Mounting Flange Exhaust Pipe Gasket Exhaust Clamp Muffle Mount Plate Muffler Heatshield Assembly 5/16” x 1” UNC Socket Cap Head Screw ¼”...
  • Page 33 ITEM PART No. A07988 A07830 A07972 A08618 A02474 A07987 A02476 A07625 A02571 A10218 A07195 A07847 A08585 A02520 A07973 A07837 A10094 A10074 A07857 A02282 A10072 A00987 A07752 A07844 A10220 A10219 A07840 A05099 A02227 A06124 A10217 A10055 A04006 A07974 A01080 A10226 A07744 A07597 A07854 A07848...
  • Page 35 ITEM PART No. A10222 A07993 A07747 A07730 A10221 A07744 A06359 A01374 A02304 A00987 A07752 A07732 A07733 A07746 A07991 A12106 A10055 A06124 A02474 A01080 A02227 A00999 A10294 A07873 A00673 A02282 A07989 A07597 A02571 A04006 A01656 A07755 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Cutterhead Assembly Flat washer ¾”...
  • Page 37 ITEM PART No. A07678 A07679 A06406 A07893 A10238 A07105 A07108 A07513 A7107 A10255 A12017 A07996 A07995 A12020 A10257 A10235 A11530 A11531 A11532 A11533 A10235 A11537 RANCHER SPARE PARTS LIST COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Key Switch Safety Switch Dash Panel Wiring Loom – Safety Circuit Amp Meter Light Switch Fuse...
  • Page 38 NOTES...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 40 Date of Purchase…………………………….. Model…………………………………………. Serial No……………………………………… Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited reserves the right to make changes of and add improvements upon its products at any time without notice or obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.

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