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Warranty Condition: 

Australia Only 

Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited warrant that this 

machine is free from defects in material and 
workmanship. This warranty is limited to making 
good or replacing any part which appears upon 
inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be 
defective in material or workmanship. 

 
The engine used to power this machine is 

warranted by the manufacturer whose warranty 
statement has been included with the machine. As the 
warranty for the engine may differ from the 
warranty for the other components, you are advised 
to read the engine manufacturer’s warranty 
carefully. 

 
For other items this warranty shall apply for a 

period of 12 months from date of purchase except for 
products used commercially where the warranty is 
limited to 90 days. 

 
This warranty does not obligate the 

manufacturer, his agents or dealers to bear the 
transport costs incurred in the repair or replacement 
of any defective part. 
 

This warranty excludes fair wear and tear, or any 

damage caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as 
blades, blade bolts, v-belts and spark plugs, which 
can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended 
working capacity, are also excluded. 

 
This warranty is void if parts other than genuine 

have been used or if repairs or alterations have been 
made without the manufacturer’s written authority. 

 
The above warranty does not exclude any 

conditions or warranty implied by the Trade 
Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant legislation 
which implies any condition which can not be 
excluded. 

 

Remember: 

PROOF OF PURCHASE IS THE 

RESPONIBILITY OF THE OWNER AND IS 
NECESSARY PRIOR TTO WARRANTY WORK 
BEING UNDERTAKEN. REPAIRS MUST BE 
CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED DEALER 
AND GENUINE SPARE PARTS MUST BE USED 
OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. 

 

For you record: 

Dealer………………………………………… 

 

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. 

 

Head Office and Factory: 

Rover-Scott Bonar Limited 
155 Fison Ave., Eagle Farm 
Brisbane, Qld. 4007 
Ph: (07) 868 0222 
Telex: AA41930 
Fax: (07) 8681010 
 

Queensland/N.T. 

155 Fison Ave., 
Eagle Farm 
Brisbane, 4007 
Ph: (07) 868 0222 
Telex: AA41930 
Fax: (07) 8681010 
 

New South Wales 

11 Cooper Street, 
Smithfield, 
Sydney, 2164. 
Ph: (02) 725 1877 
Fax: (02) 6095710 

Victoria/ Tasmania 

28 Treforest Drive, 
Clayton, 
Melbourne, 3168 
Ph: (03) 565 6500 
Fax: (03) 543 8675 

South Australia 

377 Cross Road, 
Edwardstown, 
Adelaide, 5039. 
Ph: (08) 371 0100 
Fax: (08) 2978404 

Western Australia 

104 Belgravia Street, 
Belmont, 
Perth. 6104. 
Ph: (09) 277 1288 
Fax: (09) 478 1769

 

New Zealand 

Auckland 

Rover Mowers Limited 
122 Stoddard Road 
Mt Roskill, Auckland 4 
Ph: (09) 694 701 

(09) 699 625 

Fax: (09) 362 239 
Telex: NZ60509 

 

Christchurch 

Rover Mowers Limited 
570Wairakie Road, 
Christchurch 
Ph: (03) 58 2647 
Fax: (03) 587482 

 

 

 

04012021

 

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Summary of Contents for Rancher 1766

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...in confined space where exhaust fumes carbon monoxide can collect Mow only in good daylight Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades When starting do not wrap the started rope ar...

Page 3: ...TURES Traction drive blade drive and seat safety interlock Full foot rest Enclosed engine and muffler Low centre of gravity stable wide track Enclosed drives Parking brake Convenient easy to operate c...

Page 4: ...y an A Section V Belt Clutch from engine to trans axle input shaft Total Drive Reduction Speed1 Speed 2 Speed 3 104 1 66 6 1 44 5 1 Speed 4 Speed5 Reverse 34 8 1 29 5 1 88 8 Ground Speed At 3600 RPM S...

Page 5: ...retaining bolts spacers and washers through the U support bracket 4 in the correct order see illustration 5 7 Fit the drive belt 0 to the engine pulley 7 8 Attach the tension springs to the cutter hea...

Page 6: ...forward pivot bracket See fig 3 3 Insert the short end of the pivot rod fully into the rearward pivot bracket 4 Release the spring It should spring down onto the top of the cutter head and be tensioni...

Page 7: ...TING THE SEAT Tip the seat forward loosen the seat securing screws Relocate the seat for operator comfort Tighten the seat securing screws and lower the seat Fig 5 CONTROLS Fig 6 1 Throttle control Mo...

Page 8: ...he engine CAUTION To avoid loss of control always come to a complete stop before selecting speeds and slow down when turning REMEMBER Always look behind the machine before reversing Do not refuel when...

Page 9: ...using 6 Reassemble air cleaner Note Nuts holding air cleaner cartridge must be installed with fiber washers down on cartridge plate to prevent dirt from entering carburetor Tighten nuts by hand Over...

Page 10: ...arm up Approx two minutes Cutter drive must be disengaged Speed selector must be in neutral position air cleaner must be fitted and secured and fuel tank must be half full 4 With the engine running at...

Page 11: ...un it off of front pulley 2 Remove tension springs A loop has been provided on the spring to assist in this operation See Fig 12 3 Disconnect cutter deck push rods and blade brake rod 4 Undo and remov...

Page 12: ...er and end of slot Fig 18 Note After adjusting cutter drive check blade brake adjustment CUTTER HEAD BRAKE Should regularly be checked for operation PAD REPLACEMENT 1 Remove R clip and push rod pin Se...

Page 13: ...ould not be tampered with It gives the Rancher the following characteristics The engine will not start unless the speed selector is in the neutral position the cutter drive is disengaged and the clutc...

Page 14: ...NOTES 12...

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 14...

Page 17: ...ll drive belt 3 Have machine serviced by an Authorized Service Dealer Engine does not start hard to start loses power or fails to keep running 1 Fuel tank is empty 2 Speed selector 3 Cutter drive is e...

Page 18: ......

Page 19: ...ng Clip Nylon Bush Pivot Bush Blade Clutch Lever Assy L H Rear Mount assy Rear Support Transaxle Cutter head Lifting Rod Swivel Block Blade Clutch Rod Pin Push Rod Assy Circlip Pivot Shaft Assy C Head...

Page 20: ...18...

Page 21: ...ck Spring Transaxle Jockey Arm Clutch Rod Spring Pin Key Engine Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Keeper Assy 30 Deck Belt Keeper Assy 38 Deck Washer Engine Pulley Spring Brake Rod Woodruff Key Circlip Washer...

Page 22: ...20...

Page 23: ...yshaft Assy Steering Layshaft Spacer Tie Rod End Primary Tie Rod Ratchet Plate Self Lube Bush Grease Nipple Pin Swivel Block Steering Block Assy Front Beam Assy R H Stub Axle Assy Woodruff Key L H Stu...

Page 24: ...22...

Page 25: ...Trim Strip Dash panel Headlight Assembly Bonnet Strap Nylon Bush Firewall Assembly Clamp Rod Tube Front Bumper Plug Front Bumper Bar Assembly Nose Piece Decal Bonnet Label L H Bonnet Label R H Wing nu...

Page 26: ...24...

Page 27: ...n Damper Seat Lid Rear Cowl Assembly Rubber Footrest Footrest Seat Switch Button Bolt Special Seat Switch Base Plate Safety Switch Shim Setscrew 5 16 x UNC Hex Nut 3 8 UNC Pressed Nyloc Nut 3 8 UNC Sp...

Page 28: ...26...

Page 29: ...2010 A12011 A03422 A03421 A12019 COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Bracket Fuel Tank Strap Front Fuel Tank Strap Rear Fuel Line ID Hose Clamp Fuel Line Retainer Copper Half Clip x...

Page 30: ...28...

Page 31: ...15 A12251 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 UNC Hex Nut 5 16 x UNC Hex Set...

Page 32: ...30...

Page 33: ...gle Pulley Idler Pulley Spacer Spindle Duel Pulley Cast Cutter Deck R H Rear Hanger Assy L H Rear Hanger Assy No Step Label Circlip R H Skid Rail Assy Chute Assy Spring U Bolt R H U Bolt Plate Assy L...

Page 34: ...32...

Page 35: ...ng Brake Rod Assy Bearing Cutterhead Spindle Felt Washer Spacer Boss Cutterhead Chute Assembly Spring Cutterhead Chute U Bolt Cutterhead Washer Plate Back Plate Cutterhead Pulley Belt Guides Warning D...

Page 36: ...34...

Page 37: ...A11530 A11531 A11532 A11533 A10235 A11537 COMMON HARDWARE ITEM Key Switch Key Safety Switch Dash Panel Wiring Loom Safety Circuit Amp Meter Light Switch Fuse Solenoid Wiring Loom Main Circuit Battery...

Page 38: ...NOTES 36...

Page 39: ...NOTES 37...

Page 40: ...any conditions or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant legislation which implies any condition which can not be excluded Remember PROOF OF PURCHASE IS THE RESPONIBILI...

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