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Summary of Contents for Rover Ranger 53179
- Page 1 Owners Manual R R A A N N G G E E R R A A U U T T O O - - D D R R I I V V E E Model No. 53179...
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Page 2: Safety Features
LOW TONE EXHAUST MUFFLER REAR MOUNTED NUDGE BAR “If fitted with accessories, including any authorised ROVER accessories such as a Grass Catcher, this mower may not comply with AS 3792.1.” SAFETY FEATURES Low centre of gravity, stable wide track Parking brake... -
Page 3: Specifications
ROVER RANGER Model No Engine Make Engine Model No. Engine Power Fuel Capacity Oil Capacity Spark Plug Type Spark Plug Gap Engine Oil TRANSMISSION Auto-Drive system consists of a continuous belt being driven by the engine pulley over two drive pulleys and around a return pulley. -
Page 4: Loose Parts Kit
DESCRIPTION Steering wheel Roll Pin Stone guard assembly Spring stone guard “E” Clip Ignition keys Plug spanner Pop Rivets SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2 INSTALLING STEERING WHEEL 1. Slip the steering wheel over the steering shaft and align the wheel hole with the shaft hole. 2. -
Page 5: Installing The Battery
INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. Remove the battery as follows (a) remove the terminal cables from the battery. (b) undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar. 2. The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should be done by adding 33% strength battery acid to each cell until the plates are covered. - Page 6 1. THROTTLE CONTROL Mounted on the control panel and connected to the engine carburettor controls. Has the symbols for Slow, Fast and Choke. Fig. 6 2. IGNITION SWITCH This switch is part of the battery ignition system and has three positions marked for Off, On and Start. The switch is key operated and automatically returns to the On position from the Start position when released.
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Page 7: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO - DRIVE OPERATION Forward and reverse movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. Ground speed of the ride-on mower is controlled by the amount of pressure on the drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar with this means of operation before operating the mower, particularly in tight confined areas. - Page 8 Before working on the mower, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and place it where it cannot contact the spark plug. Check your Rover Ranger frequently for loose nuts, bolts, belts, etc., and keep these items correctly tightened and adjusted.
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Page 9: Maintenance
OIL CHANGE Refer engine manufacturers’ instructions. 1. Place the machine on a level surface. Start and run the engine for a period to warm the oil. Fig. 8 2. Fit the drain tube to the drain fitting. Fig. 8 3. Place an oil pan under the end of drain tube. 4. - Page 10 CUTTING UNIT Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive before working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental starting of the engine. Before using the machine always inspect cutting unit to ensure that the cutting disc, blades and blade fittings are not worn or damaged.
- Page 11 PARKING BRAKE Should always be checked for operation after clutch/brake rods have been adjusted. CUTTER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT 1. Move cutter Height Selector Lever to No. 4 Position in Rack. 2. Move cutter Drive Lever to the Engaged position. 3. Adjust Push Rods Fig. 16 to give a spring compression of 35mm.
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Page 12: Drive Chain Adjustment
AUTO-DRIVE The Auto-Drive friction plates and drive pulleys are factory set for travel required along a keyed shaft and this should not need adjusting. If during operation it is found that the relationship between forward and reverse has become unbalanced adjust as follow:- 1. - Page 13 TO FIT NEW BELT 4. Ensure that the peg on rack assembly (A) engages in the front slot of cam plate assembly. (B) Fig. 26 5. Fit new drive belt around pulleys. 6. Draw the spring plate back into position and secure. Check that the spring finger (C) engages in the first couple of teeth on the rack assembly.
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Page 14: Removal From Storage
WARNING If the interlock system fails, see an authorised Rover Service Dealer. Do not operate the mower until the fault is corrected. CAUTION The safety switch circuit may become defective if wet. - Page 15 WARNING Before undertaking any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, apply the parking brake and remove the ignition key.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
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 17: Safety And Instruction Decals
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety and Instruction decals that are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Ride On Mower. Replace any that become damaged or illegible. P/N A16374... - Page 18 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES...
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Page 19: 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 persons responsible for the alterations. -
Page 20: Warranty Conditions
Product Model No: ... Product Serial No: ... Date of Purchase: ... Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes of and add improvements upon its product 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.