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- Page 1 Ride-On Lawnmower — Rancher Hydro-Drive Model Nos. 28269 28268 Lawn King Hydrostatic Drive Model Nos. 29274 29255 29257...
- Page 2 Headlights (where fitted) Light Switch (Models fitted with headlights)
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owner’s Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not Manual. in use. • WARNING A mower operator should be in good physical and mental health and not under the influence of any drug or alcohol If fitted with accessories, including any authorised Rover accessories such which might impair vision, co‑ordination or judgement. • as Grass Catcher, this mower may not It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when comply with AS 3792.1 operating a mower. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO Congratulations you have purchased a quality Australian made product made by a totally Australian owned Company (Rover Mowers Limited). This manual covers the safe operation and maintenance of the LAWN KING and RANCHER HYDRO Hydrostatic Drive ride-on mow- ers. Please read and understand this Owners Manual, and the accompanying engine manufacturers manual. If any point is unclear, contact Rover Mowers Limited or any authorised Rover Mower service dealer. To emphasise special information, the following format of text and symbols is used:... -
Page 5: Specifications
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO SPECIFICATIONS 1.1 Engine Model No: 28269 28268 29274 29255 29257 Engine make: B & S B & S Honda B & S B & S Engine no: 21A977 285H77 GXV 530 31H777 441577 Power - HP 15.5 Fuel cap. ‑ Litres 6.5 Litres Oil cap. ‑ Litres 1.4 1.4 1.3 c/w filter 1.7 c/w filter 1.9 c/w filter... -
Page 6: Installing The Battery
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 2.3 Installing the battery Depress the foot operated drive pedal and hold down- for 5 seconds in the forward position and then release. Remove the battery from the mower, and remove filler caps. Depress the foot operated drive pedal and hold Add 33% strength battery electrolyte to each cell of down for 5 seconds in the reverse position and then the battery until the plates are covered. release. CAUTION Repeat steps 4 & 5 three times in each direction. Do not overfill the battery. Acid will Switch the engine OFF and remove keys. -
Page 7: Drive Pedal
Located on the right hand side of the machine the foot pedal controls the forward and reverse operation of the machine. The headlight switch is located on the right hand side of the dashboard. (Figure 3.2) (Models with headlights). 3.9 Safety interlock system The safety interlock system has been designed for the operators safety. It gives the Rover LAWN KING RANCHER HYDRO the following characteristics. The safety interlock system should NEVER be tampered with. 1 . The engine will not start unless: a) The drive selector is in the neutral position. b) The cutterhead is disengaged. 3.6 Cut height lever c) The brake clutch pedal is depressed and the parking Brake locked on. -
Page 8: Fuel
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 4.2 Fuel WARNING 1 . Position the mower on a level surface in a well venti- Ensure that there are no flames or lated area. Open the bonnet and clean around the fuel ignition sources when refuelling. tank cap. 2. Remove the fuel tank cap. 4.3 Seat adjustment 3. Using a clean funnel fill the fuel tank with unleaded petrol. 1 . Tip the seat forward and loosen the four seat 4. Replace the fuel tank cap. retaining bolts. 5. Wipe up any spilled petrol. 2. Slide the seat forward or back to suit the operator. 6. Close and secure the bonnet. 3. Tighten the four seat retaining bolts and lower the seat. -
Page 9: Cutterhead
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 5.6 Cutterhead 3. Always check the cutterhead after striking a solid object. Never operate the mower when unusual 1 . Always remove the spark plug lead and disengage vibration occurs. the cutter drive before working on the cutterhead. 4. Always replace blades in sets to preserve balance. 2. Before using the mower always inspect the cutterhead to see that the cutting disc, blades and 5. Remove any build‑up of grass or clogging within blade fasteners are not worn, loose or damaged. the cutterhead. 6. MAINTENANCE Cutterhead removal (Refer Figure 6.2 and 6.3) 6.1 Oil Change 1 . Remove the spark plug leads from the spark plug and 1 . Position the mower on a level dry surface in a well move the cutterhead to the low cut position. -
Page 10: Wheel Removal
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.4 Wheel removal 6.8 Hydrostatic unit fitment 1 . With rear of the ride‑on raised slide the hydrostatic unit Front wheels under the rear of the ride‑on chassis. 2. Lower the ride‑on aligning the chassis mounting holes 1 . Chock the rear wheels and remove the front wheel axle with the hydrostatic unit mounting holes. 3. Fit the four retaining bolts and nuts between hydrostatic nut, using a 15/16"AF socket spanner. unit and chassis positioning the hydrostatic unit to the 2. Raise the front of the mower. back of the slots and with the two longer bolts in the 3. Slide the wheel off the axle. front holes, these engage the cutterhead springs 4. Replace in reverse order and tighten the axle nut. 4. Fit the two tab washers and fasteners forward of the front hydrostatic unit bolts and tighten. -
Page 11: Disc Brake Adjustment
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO WARNING Belt guide to be set at Check operation of cutterhead brake to the side of chas- after adjusting cutterhead level, tilt, and sis as shown. low cut setting. Direction of 1. Place the ride‑on, on a level dry surface, apply the adjustment parking brake and remove the ignition key. -
Page 12: Clutch Adjustment - Lawn King Tm
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.14 Cutterhead Low cut setting (Refer Figure 6.7) 1. Position the machine on a level surface and disconnect the spark plug lead. 2. Move the cutterhead to the low cut position. 3. Adjust the nyloc nut (A) located on the cutterhead lift rod to give a low cut of 15mm measured at the front of the blade tip circle. Figure 6.7. Feeler Gauge Figure 6.9 Adjusting the cutterhead clutch. 6.17 Cutterhead brake adjustment RANCHER only 1.Move the cutterhead to the high cut position. 2. Loosen the two bolts retaining the brake plate and adjust the position of the brake plate to give 3mm clearance Figure 6.7 Cutterhead lift rod. -
Page 13: Safety Interlock Adjustment
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO Figure 6.12 Cutterhead safety switch Figure 6.10 Steering shaft pivot block. RANCHER only 6.20 Safety Interlock adjustment 6.21 Hydrostatic Unit Brake Clutch safety switch (refer to Figure 6.11) Check the hydrostatic cooling fan for broken or distorted 1. Depress the brake clutch pedal and lock parking blades, and check to see that the fan is securely fastened. -
Page 14: Maintenance Chart
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.23 Maintenance Chart Maintenance Chart This maintenance chart is to be read in conjunction with the engine manufacturer's instruction manual and information in this Owner's manual Frequency Each First First Every Every... -
Page 15: Electrical System -13Hp
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.24 Electrical system- 13HP Page 11... -
Page 16: Electrical System- 15.5Hp
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.25 Electrical system - 15.5 hp Page 12... -
Page 17: Electrical System- 16Hp Honda Lawn King
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.26 Electrical system - 16Hp Honda Lawn King Page 13... -
Page 18: Figure 6.16 Electrical System - 18 & 20Hp Lawn King Tm
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO 6.27 Electrical System - Lawnking 18 & 20Hp Page 14... -
Page 19: Trouble Shooting
Rover Mowers Limited LAWN KING - RANCHER HYDRO TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power. 1. Oil level in crankcase is low. 1. Add oil to crankcase. 2. Cooling fins and air passages 2. Remove obstruction from under engine blower housing are blocked. passages. 3. Engine load is excessive. 3. Select a lower speed to reduce load. - Page 20 • Phone No: • Date of purchase: Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes and add improvements to its products at any time without notice or obligation. The company reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any product at any time to its discretion.
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