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BEFORE OPERATING 

FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL. 

 
The rider mower may be delivered with out oil in the 
crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to start the 
engine. 

 

1.

 

Place machine on level surface. Open the bonnet. Ensure 
that the oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around 
dipstick. 

2.

 

Unscrew and remove dipstick from oil filler tube. 

3.

 

Insert funnel into filler tube and slowly add oil in 
accordance with the engine manufacturer’s direction. 

 

Note: Avoid premature engine failure by ensuring the 

funnel is clean so contaminants are not introduced 
into the crankcase. Wipe any oil spills so it will not 
cause dirt to collect on the engine 

 

4.

 

Ensure oil level is at the full mark on the dipstick, when 
screwed completely in. When finished replace dipstick 
and retighten. 

Note: See Maintenance Instructions 

 

FILL FUEL TANK – 

See Safety Instructions. 

 

Use only regular grade or unleaded petrol. 

 

Do not mix oil with petrol. – Engine damage may result. 
 
1.

 

Open bonnet and clean around fuel tank cap so foreign 
matter cannot enter fuel tank when cap is removed. 

2.

 

Using a funnel, fill tank with regular grade or unleaded 
petrol. Replace the cap. 

3.

 

Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled. 

4.

 

Close and secure bonnet. 

 

CHECK TYRE PRESSURE. 

 
Check and maintain tyre pressure at 140 KPA (20 PSI) front 
and 70 KPA (10 PSI) rear maximum 
 

ADJUSTING 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

 – Mounted on the dash panel and 

connected to the engine carburetor controls. Has the 
symbols for Slow, Fast and Choke. 

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 Start 
position when released. 

3.

 

Light Switch 

– On/Off toggle switch on dash panel for 

actuating the headlights. Lights will not function when 
engine is not running. 

4.

 

Amp Meter 

– Mounted in the dash panel it indicates the 

battery charging current and discharge. 

5.

 

Brake/Clutch 

– Foot operated pedal on right side of 

machine. Depressing the pedal disengages the drive belt 
and engages Brake Disc . 

6.

 

Parking Brake – 

Hand operated knob right hand side. 

Depressing the brake clutch foot pedal enables this knob 
to be engaged and disengaged. Brake is locked on with 
knob in up position.

 

7.

 

Speed Selector –

 

Located on left of seat. In line selector 

with speeds 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Down from Neutral and 
Reverse through spring gate and up from Neutral.

 

8.

 

Cutting Height Adjuster –

 

Located on right of seat with 

low cut at bottom and high cut at top of setting.

 

9.

 

Cutter Drive –

 

Lever located on left hand side of seat 

mounting box. Down position disengages blade drive and 
applies blade brake, Up position engages blades.

 

 
 
 
 

Содержание Rancher 1766

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 14: ...NOTES 12...

Страница 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...

Страница 16: ...CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 14...

Страница 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...

Страница 18: ......

Страница 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...

Страница 20: ...18...

Страница 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...

Страница 22: ...20...

Страница 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...

Страница 24: ...22...

Страница 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...

Страница 26: ...24...

Страница 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...

Страница 28: ...26...

Страница 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...

Страница 30: ...28...

Страница 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...

Страница 32: ...30...

Страница 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...

Страница 34: ...32...

Страница 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...

Страница 36: ...34...

Страница 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...

Страница 38: ...NOTES 36...

Страница 39: ...NOTES 37...

Страница 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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