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Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit us on the web at www.

rovermowers

.com

.au

◊ 

Call a Customer Support Representative at (

1

800) 80

3

-

537

◊ 

Write to 

Rover Mowers c/o

 

MTD Products Australia

• 

6 Zenith Rd 

 • 

Dandenong South

VIC,

 

3175

 

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.  Please be sure that you, and any other 

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the 

recommended safety practices at all times.  Failure to do so could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent 

product information available at the time of printing.  Review 

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, 

its features and operation.  Please be aware that this Operator’s 

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various 

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated 

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve 

the right to change product specifications, designs and 

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone your local authorized 

Rover

 service dealer or contact us 

directly.  

Rover

’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website 

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want 

to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related 

issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, 

warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s 

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your 

machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please 

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the 

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the 

model plate by looking beneath the seat. This information will 

be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, 

Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service 

dealer.

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 8

Controls ...................................................................12

Operation ................................................................15

Maintenance  & Adjustment..................................19

Service .................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting .................................................... 29

Replacement Parts ................................................ 30

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 32

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

Table of Contents

Содержание Rover Rancher 1742

Страница 1: ...enance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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...

Страница 2: ...tures discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring o...

Страница 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting 9 slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Страница 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use 29 care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Страница 5: ...ot shift to neutral and coast downhill 7 Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 1 care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the v...

Страница 6: ...peed of the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as 13 necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil 14 etc to protect the environment According to the Consume...

Страница 7: ...deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This mach...

Страница 8: ...s a 1 5 s l o p e 15 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess...

Страница 9: ...move the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise Warning The shipping brace is used for packaging purposes only Remove and disc...

Страница 10: ...ate tires Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping purposes Reduce the tire pressure be...

Страница 11: ...ons Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise Use only clean fresh no more than 30 days old unleaded gasoline Do not overfill the tank Warning Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline...

Страница 12: ...ed of the engine and when pushed all the way forward closes the choke for cold starting When set in a given position the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed NOTE When operating the tractor w...

Страница 13: ...glass and the hours of tractor operation Once the tractor is started the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its LCD NOTE Hours of tractor operation are r...

Страница 14: ...ed in the center of the tractor s dash panel below the steering wheel the Parking Brake Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation section o...

Страница 15: ...ng brake 3 Activate the choke control by moving the throttle choke 4 control all the way forward into the choke position Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position 5 After the engine starts...

Страница 16: ...NOTE Mowing in reverse is not recommended Warning Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Always look down and behind before and while backing Do not operate the tr...

Страница 17: ...own position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal Warning Never leave a running mach...

Страница 18: ...pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet ba...

Страница 19: ...To complete an oil change proceed as follows Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the 1 crankcase to warm up Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment w...

Страница 20: ...he fluid cannot be changed Battery California Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause...

Страница 21: ...or s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubrication Warning Before lubricating repairin...

Страница 22: ...rom front to rear The front of the deck should be between 1 4 inch and 3 8 inch lower than the rear of the deck Adjust if necessary as follows Park the tractor on a firm level surface and place the de...

Страница 23: ...ons Warning Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks into place Steering Adju...

Страница 24: ...around the tractor s c engine pulley NOTE If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley carefully insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set to loosen into the...

Страница 25: ...from the right side out from 11 underneath the tractor Changing the Deck Belt Warning The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V be...

Страница 26: ...5 Reconnect the deck lift arms See Fig 7 3 b Reattach the deck engage cable See Fig 7 4 c Place the belt into the engine pulley See Fig 7 8 11 Replace the belt guard See Fig 7 1 12 Cutting Blades WARN...

Страница 27: ...y 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 Was...

Страница 28: ...ecting 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...

Страница 29: ...ill with clean fresh 5 gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean 6 foam precleaner Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 Air flow restricted 2 Fill crankcase with proper amount and 1 weigh...

Страница 30: ...r 954 04219 Drive Belt Mower Deck 942 04290 2 in 1 Deck Blade 925 1707D Battery 918 04636A Deck Spindle Call 1800 803 537 to loctae an authorised Rover Dealership for supply of replacement parts or a...

Страница 31: ...nition Key Plastic 631 04461 Discharge Chute Assembly Call 1800 803 537 to locate your nearest authorised Rover Dealer to supply replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual Be sure to have your model...

Страница 32: ...ncher 1742 Lawn Tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or moldboard plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number...

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