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Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side 

adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:

With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the 

1. 

deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades 

so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 

2. 

tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the 

right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken 

should be equal. If not, proceed to the next step.

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck 

3. 

hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6.

Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by 

4. 

turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6.

The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements 

taken in step 2 are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck 

hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

Parking Brake Adjustment

If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake 

pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels 

can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of 

adjustment. See an authorized service dealer to have the brake 

properly adjusted.

Adjusting the Seat

Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat 

adjustment instructions.

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 Adjustment

If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if 

the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the 

steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded 

into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right 

side:

Remove the hex nut below the ball joint. See Fig. 6-7.

1. 

Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. 

2. 

Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.

3. 

NOTE: 

Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links 

will cause the front tires to “toe-in” too far. Proper toe-in is 

between 1⁄16” and 5⁄16”.
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:

4. 

Place the steering wheel in position for straight 

a. 

ahead travel.
In front of the axle, measure the distance 

b. 

horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the 

inside of the right rim. Note the distance.

Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally 

c. 

from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the 

right rim. Note the distance.

The measurement taken in front of the axle should be 

5. 

between 1⁄16” and 5⁄16” less than the measurement taken 

behind the axle.

Hex Bolt

Adjustment 

Gear

Figure 6-6

Hex Nut

Drag Link

Ball Joint

Figure 6-7

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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...

Страница 33: ...Notes 11 33...

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