Rover Rancher 28269, 28268, 29255 & 29257 Owner's manual

WARRANTY

General

• Rover Mowers Limited warrant this machine or accessory is free of defects in material and

workmanship.

• Claims are limited to making good or replacing any part found defective by the manufacturer

or his agent.

• The warranty period shall apply from the date of purchase for a period of:

- 12 months for domestic use

- 90 days for commercial use

• Warranty applies to Australia and New Zealand only.

Exclusions

A list of conditions excluded from warranty follows:

- Engines other than Suzuki products.

- Parts considered suffering from wear and tear.

- Parts damaged due to abuse or misuse.

- Parts that can be subjected to use beyond their normal intended working capacity

e.g. blades, blade bolts, v-belts and spark plugs.

- If repairs or alterations have been made without the manufacturer’s written authority.

- Any transport costs involved in the repair or replacement of any defective part.

- If it is found that parts other than genuine have been used on the machine.

CAUTION

NB This warranty does not exclude any conditions or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other relevant legislation.

Engines other than Suzuki are warranted by the engine manufacturer and could differ from the warranty of the rest of the machine.

Refer to the engine manual (if included) or consult the nearest engine service dealer.

Proof of date of purchase should be retained as it needs to be presented if warranty is to be claimed.

Fill out the details in the following table as a record for warranty purposes.

Dealer Product

• Name: • Model number:

• Address: • Serial number:

• Phone No: • Date of purchase:

Ride-on Lawnmower Part No. 04012837 Rev O © Copyright 10/2005

Rover Mowers Ltd

ABN 11 000 257 303

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.

CAUTION

Ride-On Lawnmower —

Rancher Hydro-Drive

Model Nos. 28269

28268

Lawn King

Hydrostatic Drive

Model Nos. 29274

29255

29257

Rover Mowers Limited

PO Box 1235

Eagle Farm

Queensland 4009

AUSTRALIA

Printed in Australia on RECYCLED PAPER as a sign of Rover Mower’s commitment to greening Australia and New Zealand.

Rover Mowers Limited

East Tamaki

Auckland

NEW ZEALAND

EXTENDED WARRANTY: For domestic use only, a 24 month extended warranty applies. It requires the customer

to complete the ‘2 Year warranty registration card’, and forward along with a copy of the cash register receipt to

‘Warranty, Rover Mowers Limited”. Normal warranty exclusions as listed still apply.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine loses power. 1. Oil level in crankcase is low. 1. Add oil to crankcase.

  2. Coolingns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.

4. Air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean air cleaner element.

  5. Dirtorwaterisinfuelsystem. 5. Havemachineservicedby

     AuthorisedServiceDealer.

  6. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 6. Adjustthecarburettor.

  7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped

   defectiveinsomeotherway.  sparkplug.

Engineoverheats. 1. Coolingnsandairpassages 1. Removeobstructionfrom 

   underengineblowerhousingareblocked.  coolingnsandairpassages.

  2. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 2. Adjustthecarburettor.

3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase.

  4. Engineloadisexcessive. 4. Selectalowerspeedtoreduce

load.

Mowervibratesabnormally. 1. Enginemountingboltsareloose. 1. Tightenmountingbolts.

  2. Loosecutterpulley,idlerpulleyor 2. Tightentheappropriatepulley.

   drivepulley.

  3. Cutterassemblyisunbalanced. 3. Replacebrokenbladesissets.

  4. Cutterassemblyisloose. 4. Tightensecuringnut.

Cutterdoesnotrotate. 1. Cutterdrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewcutterdrivebelt.

  2. Cutterdrivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installcutterdrivebelt.

Mowerdoesnotdrive. 1. Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewdrivebelt.

  2. Drivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installdrivebelt.

  3. Unabletoselectforwardorreverse. 3. Havemachineservicedby

     AuthorisedServiceDealer.

Enginedoesnotstart,hard 1. Fueltankisempty. 1. Fillfueltankwithpetrol.

tostart,losespower,orfailsto 2. Speedselected. 2. SelectNeutral.

keeprunning. 3. CutterDriveisengaged. 3. DisengageCutterDrive.

  4. Sparkplugisloose. 4. Tightensparkplug.

  5. Sparkplugleadislooseor 5. Installsparkplugleadon 

   disconnectedfromsparkplug.  sparkplug.

  6. Sparkpluggapisincorrect. 6. Setgapbetweenelectrodesat

0.7mm to 0.8mm.

  7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped

   defectiveinsomeotherway.  sparkplug.

  8. Wrongsparkplugisused. 8. Installcorrectsparkplug.

  9. Electricalconnectionsareloose. 9. Checkelectricalsystemto 

     ensuregoodcontact.

  10.Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 10.Adjustthecarburettor

  11.Aircleanerisdirty. 11.Cleantheaircleanerelement.

  12.Ventholeinfueltankisblocked. 12.Inspectandopenvent.

  13.Dirtorwaterinfuelsystem.

  14.Deadbattery.

  15.DefectiveElectronicIgnition 13.Havemachineservicedby

   System.  AuthorisedServiceDealer.

  16.DefectiveSafetySwitches.

Engine does not idle or idles poorly 1. Air cleaner is dirty. 1. Clean air cleaner element.

2. Oil level in crankcase is low. 2. Add oil to crankcase.

  3. Coolingnsandairpassages 3. Removeobstructionfromcooling

   underengineblowerhousingare  nsandairpassages.

   blocked.

  4. Idlespeedistooloworhigh 4. Adjustthecarburettor.

  5. Dirtorwaterisinfuelsystem. 5. Havemachineservicedby

     AuthorisedServiceDealer.

  6. Ventholeinfueltankisblocked. 6. Cleanfueltankvent.

  7. Sparkplugispittedfouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygappedspark

   defectiveinsomeotherway.  plug.

Light Switch

(Models tted with

headlights)

Headlights

(where tted)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

If fitted with accessories, including

any authorised Rover accessories such

as Grass Catcher, this mower may not

complywithAS3792.1

• Knowyourcontrols.ReadtheOwner’sManual

carefully.Learnhowtostoptheenginequicklyinany

emergency.

• Donot allowchildren or people unfamiliar withthese

instructionstousethemower.Donotcarrypassengers.

Makesurethelawnisclearofsticks,stones,bones,wire

anddebris.Theycouldbethrownbytheblade.

• Donotmowwhilstpeople,especiallychildren,orpets

areinthemowingarea.

• Nevermowacrossthefaceofaslope,unlessthemower

 isdesignedforthispurpose.Exerciseextremecaution

 whenonslopes.Reducespeedonslopesandonsharp

 turnstopreventoverturningorlossofcontrol.

• Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or

downhill.

• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden

hazards.

• Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipmenta)

useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints

 b) limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol

 c) donotturnsharply

 d) usecarewhenbackingup,and

 e) usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen

  suggestedintheowner’smanual.

• Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingoroperatingthemower

near roadways.

• Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossing surfacesother

thangrass.

• Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

materialtoward bystanders nor allowanyone near the

machinewhileitisinoperation.

• Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:

 a)disengageallclutchesandsecurecuttingunits

 b)settheparkingbrake,and

 c) stoptheengineandremovethekey.

• Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachments

 a) beforerefuelling

 b) beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

 canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition

 c) beforeclearingblockages

 d) beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower

 e) afterstrikingaforeignobject(inspectthemowerfor

 damageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand

 operatingtheequipment)and

 f) ifmachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check 

 immediately).

• Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornot

inuse.

• Amoweroperatorshouldbeingoodphysicalandmental

healthandnotundertheinuenceofanydrugoralcohol

whichmightimpairvision,co‑ordinationorjudgement.

• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when

operating a mower.

ThisproductismanufacturedtocomplywithAustralianSafetyStandards.Ifnon‑genuinereplacementparts;

includingblades;arettedtothisproductitmaynolongermeetthatAustralianSafetyStandardandRover

MowersWarranty.Thettingofnon‑genuinereplacementpartscould

resultinaseriousinjury,and,ormachine

malfunctioningwhichmayresultinlitigationagainstthepersonorpersonsresponsibleforthealterations.

• Nevermowwhilebarefootorwearingopensandals,or

thongs.Wearlongtrousersandheavyshoes.

• Mowonlyingooddaylight.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that

blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornor

damaged.

• Replaceworn ordamaged blades andbolts insets to

preservebalance.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS

ARE MAJOR HAZARDS

• Checkallnuts,boltsandscrewsoften,alwaysbesurethe

mowerisinsafeoperatingcondition.

• Keepsafetydevices(guardsandswitches)inplaceand

in working order.

• Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcher,orguards

providedbythemanufacturer,areinposition.

• Ensure anysparepartsusedcomplywiththe original

manufacturer’srecommendationsandspecications.

• Replacewornorfaultysilencer.

• Keep engine free of grass, leavesorexcessive grease.

Thesecanbearehazard.

• Refueloutdoorsonly.Donotsmokewhilefuellingengine.

Neverremovethecapofthefueltankoraddpetrolwhile

theengineisrunningortheengineishot.Removefuel

capslowlytorelieveanytankpressure.Ifpetrolisspilled,

donotattempttostarttheenginebutmovemachineaway

fromtheareaofthespillandavoidcreatinganysourceof

ignitionuntilpetrolvapourshavedissipated.

• Checkforfuelleakswhilerefuellingorusingthemower.

Ifafuelleakisfound,donotstartorruntheengineuntil

thefuelleakisxedandspilledfueliswipedaway.

• Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere

 exhaustfumes(carbonmonoxide)cancollect.

• Alwaysmountthemowerontheoppositesidetothe

 dischargechute.

• Start the engine carefully with the cutterhead

disengaged.

• Donotover‑speedtheengineoraltergovernorsettings.

Excessivespeedisdangerousandshortensmowerlife.

• Stoptheengineandremovethekeyswheneveryouleave

themower,evenforamoment.

• Storethemowerinawell‑ventilatedroom awayfrom

nakedamessuchasmaybefoundinhotwaterheaters.

• Do not lend or sell the mower without the Owner’s

Manual.

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6.27 Electrical System - Lawnking 18 & 20Hp

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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:

WARNING

Thesafetyoftheuserandothersmaybe

involved. Personal injury may result

shouldthisinformationbedisregarded.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to avoid

mower damage and possible loss of

warranty

CONTENTS

Page

Safety Instructions ......................................................... i

Preface ........................................................................... ii

1. Specications

1.1 Engine .................................................................1

1.2 Transmission .......................................................1

 1.3 Cutterheads .........................................................1

1.4 Tyres ...................................................................1

1.5 Loose parts kit ...................................................1

2. Setting UP

 2.1 Installingthesteeringwheel ...............................1

 2.2 Installingthestoneguard ...................................1

 2.3 Installingthebattery ...........................................2

 2.4 PrimingtheHydrostaticDrive ...........................2

3. Controls

 3.1 Throttlecontrol ...................................................2

 3.2 Ignitionswitch ....................................................2

 3.3 Brakeclutchpedal ..............................................2

 3.4 Parkingbrake ......................................................2

3.5 Drive pedal .........................................................3

 3.6 Cutheightlever ..................................................3

 3.7 CutterheadDriveswitch‑LawnKing

.............3

 3.8 Lightswitch‑LawnKing

................................3

 3.9 SafetyInterlockswitch .......................................3

 3.10Manualchoke‑20HPLawnKing

...................3

4. Before starting

 4.1 Enginelubrication ..............................................3

 4.2 Fuel .....................................................................4

 4.3 Seatadjustment...................................................4

5. Operation

 5.1 Tostarttheengine ..............................................4

5.2 To drive or mow .................................................4

 5.3 Tostoptheengine ...............................................4

 5.4 Engagingclutches...............................................4

5.5 Hydrostatic drive pedal control ..........................4

 5.6 Cutterhead ..........................................................5

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6. Maintenance

 6.1 Oilchange ..........................................................5

 6.2 Lubricationpoints ............................................5

 6.3 Cutterheadremoval ..........................................5

 6.4 Wheelremoval .................................................6

 6.5 Rearhubremoval ..............................................6

 6.6 Rearhubtment ...............................................6

 6.7 Hydrostaticunitremoval ...................................6

 6.8 Hydrostaticunittment ...................................6

 6.9 Driverodneutraladjustment ............................6

 6.10 Drivebeltadjustment .......................................6

 6.11 Discbrakeadjustment .......................................7

 6.12 Cutterheadleveling .......................................... 7

 6.13 Cutterheadtilt ....................................................7

 6.14 Cutterheadlowcutsetting .................................7

 6.15 Cutterheaddisengagement‑Rancher

...........7

 6.16 Clutchadjustment‑LawnKing

....................8

 6.17 Cutterheadbrakeadjustment‑Rancher

........8

 6.18 Cutterheadbrakepadreplacement‑Rancher

 6.19 Steeringgearadjustment ...................................8

 6.20 Safetyinterlockadjustment ...............................8

 6.21 Hydrostaticunit .................................................9

 6.22 Frontaxlebeam .................................................9

 6.23 Maintenancechart ...........................................10

6.24 Electrical system -13HP ..................................11

6.25 Electrical system- 15.5HP ...............................12

6.26 Electrical system- 16HP Honda Lawn King

6.27 Electrical system- 18 & 20HP Lawn King

..14

7. Trouble shooting ......................................................15

ILLUSTRATIONS .

Figure2.2 InstallingtheStoneguard ............................1

Figure2.3 DumpValve ................................................2

Figure3.1 Lefthandview ............................................2

Figure3.2 Righthandview ..........................................3

Figure5.1 Footpedalcontrol .......................................4

Figure6.2 Cutterheadtensionspring ...........................5

Figure6.3 Cutterheadsupports ....................................5

Figure6.4 Clutchrodadjustment ................................6

Figure6.4a Fixedidlerpulley .........................................7

Figure6.5 Brakeadjustment ........................................7

Figure6.6 Cutterheadconbar .......................................8

Figure6.7 Cutterheadliftrod ......................................8

Figure6.8 Engagementrollers .....................................8

Figure6.9 AdjustingtheCutterheadclutch .................8

Figure6.10 Steeringshaftpivotblock ...........................9

Figure6.11 BrakeClutchsafetyswitch .........................9

Figure6.12 Cutterheadsafetyswitch ............................9

Figure6.13 Electricalsystem‑Rancher

13hp ..........11

Figure6.14 Electricalsystem‑Rancher

15.5hp .......12

Figure6.15 Electricalsystem‑

16HP Honda Lawn King

..13

Figure6.16 Electricalsystem‑

18 & 20HP Lawn King

....14

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1.1 Engine

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.2 Transmission

Thehydrostaticdriveisanautomaticdrivesystemwhich

providesvariablespeedcontrolinbothforwardandreverse,

usingthefootpedal.Whenpressureisremovedfromthe

footpedal,thedrivereturnstotheNeutralposition.Usethe

brakeclutchpedaltostopthemachine.

WARNING

AlwaysapplytheParkingBrakebefore

dismountingthemower.

1.4 Tyres- Rancher

Front‑13x5.00x6tubed140Kpa(20psi)pressure

Rear‑18x8.50x8tubed70Kpa(10psi)pressure

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Front‑15x6.00x6tubed140kpa(20psi)pressure

Rear‑20x10.00x8tubed105kpa(15psi)pressure

1.5 Loose parts kit

Description Quantity

Steeringwheel 1

Roll pin 1

 Stoneguard 1

 Stoneguardspring 1

“E” clip 1

Ignition key 2

 Plugspanner 1

Pop Rivets 2

 OilDrainTube‑Honda 1

 EngineOwnersManual 1

 RoverOwnersManual 1

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2. SETTING UP

2.1 Installing the steering wheel

1. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

therollpinholes.

2. Insertadriftpunchpartiallythroughtheholesto

 maintainalignmentandinserttherollpin.

3. Drivetherollpininuntilushwiththeoutsideofthe

steeringwheel.

2.2 Installing the stoneguard (ReferFigure2.2)

1 Slip the stoneguard spring on to the long leg of the

stoneguardpivotrod.

2. Twistthestoneguardspringandinsertthelonglegof

thestoneguardpivotrodintotheforwardpivotbracket

ofthecutterhead.

3. Slidethestoneguardbacktoinserttheshortlegofthe

stoneguardpivotrodintotherearpivotbracketofthe

cutterhead.

4. Releasethestoneguardspring.

5. Fit the “E”clip tothe grooveon the shortleg ofthe

stoneguardpivot.

Figure 2.2 -Installing the stoneguard .

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1. Slidethesteeringshaftcoveroverthesteeringshaftwith

therestrictedendrst.

2. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

theshaftcoverinthegrooveonthebottomsideofthe

steeringwheelboss.Pushdownonthesteeringwheel

tilltherollpinholesareinalignmentandinsertadrift

tomaintainalignment.Note:therollpinshouldcome

ttedtothesteeringwheelreadyforinstallation,ifnot

partiallydrivetherollpinintothesteeringwheelhubso

thatitisalmostushwiththeinnerbore.

3. Drivetherollpinintillitisushwiththeouterhub.

Usingadriftcontinuedrivingtherollpinintillitisush

withthecentrehuballowingtheshafttoextendupinto

thesteeringwheelboss.

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1.3 Cutterheads

760mm widecutpressedsteelcutterhead

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13 and 15.5 HP

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965mmwidecutpressedsteelcutterhead

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15.5 HP

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6.25 Electrical system - 15.5 hp

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 13 15.5 16 18 20

Fuelcap.‑Litres  6.5Litres

Oilcap.‑Litres 1.4 1.4 1.3c/wlter 1.7c/wlter 1.9c/wlter

Oilgrade:  Refertoengineowner'smanual

sparkplug: RC12YC RC12YC NGKBPR5ES RC12YC RC12YC

sparkpluggap:  0.7mmto0.8mm

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2.3 Installing the battery

1 Remove the battery from the mower,and remove

llercaps.

2. Add33%strengthbatteryelectrolytetoeachcellof

thebatteryuntiltheplatesarecovered.

CAUTION

Do not overll the battery.Acid will

overowontootherpartsofthemachine

andseverecorrosionwillresult.

Charge the battery at 4amps/hour for a minimum

of 6 hours.

4. Whenthebatteryischarged,checkthattheplatesare

coveredwithelectrolyte,ifnot,addelectrolytetothe

correctlevel.Fitllercapstobattery.

5. Retthebatterytothemower.

6. Connectthebatteryleadstothebattery:REDtothe

positive(+)terminal,BLACKtothenegative(‑)

terminal.

2.4 Priming the Hydrostatic Drive (ReferFigure2.3)

CAUTION

The hydrostatic drive must be primed

byanauthorisedRoverServiceDealer

beforeinitialuse.

1. MovetheDumpValvetothe

freewheel position.

2. Starttheengineandreleasethebrakeclutch.

3. Move the throttle control to approximately  ½

throttle.

4. Depressthefootoperateddrivepedalandholddown

for5secondsintheforwardpositionandthen

release.

5. Depress the foot operated drive pedal and hold

downfor5secondsinthereversepositionandthen

release.

6. Repeatsteps4&5threetimesineachdirection.

7. SwitchtheengineOFFandremovekeys.

8. ReturntheDumpvalvetothedrive position.

CAUTION

MovingtheDumpValvetothefree-

wheelpositionallowsthemowertobe

movedaroundfreely.

3. CONTROLS

3.1 Throttle control (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedonthelefthandsideofthedashpanel.Marked

forSlow,FastandChokepositions.

Figure 3.1 Left hand view

3.2 Ignition switch (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedontherighthandsideofthedashpanel.Marked

forOff,OnandStartpositions.

3.3 Brake Clutch pedal (ReferFigure3.1)

Foot operated pedal mounted on the left hand side of

machine. Depressing the pedal disengages the drive and

engagesthediscbrake.

3.4 Parking brake (ReferFigure3.1)

Handoperatedknobmountedonthelefthandsideofthe

machine.Parkingbrakeislockedonwhentheclutchbrake

pedalisdepressedandtheparkingbrakeknobisengaged

by lifting upward. Depressing the clutch brake pedal

automaticallyreleasestheparkingbrake.

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Figure 2.3 The dump valve

Dumpvalve‑DRIVEposition

Dumpvalve‑FREEWHEELposition

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3.5 Drive Pedal (ReferFigure3.2)

Locatedontherighthandsideofthemachinethefootpedal

controlstheforward and reverse operation ofthemachine.

3.6 Cut height lever

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Combined lever located on the right hand side of the

machine. The Cutter is disengaged and the brake ap-

plied when thelever ispulled rightback andengaged

whenmovedforward.Markedwith8positionsfrom15

to 65mm.

(Figure3.2).

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Leverlocatedontherightsideofthemachinemarkedwith

8positionsfrom15mmto65mm.(Figure3.2)

3.7 Cutterhead Drive Switch

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The drive for the cutterhead is electrically operated

by pressing the switch located on the right hand side

of the dashboard. (Figure 3.2)

3.8 Light Switch

Models tted with headlights

Theheadlightswitchislocatedontherighthandside

ofthedashboard.(Figure3.2)

3.9 Safety interlock system

The safety interlock system has been designed for the

operators safety. Itgives theRover LAWN KING

and

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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.

 c)Thebrakeclutchpedalisdepressedandtheparking

Brake locked on.

 d)Theoperatorisseated.

2. Theenginewillstopiftheoperatorleavestheseatwith

thedriveselectorengagedand/orthecutterheadengaged

andortheparkbrakeisnotlockedon.

WARNING

1. DO NOT operate the mower if the

safetysystembecomesdefective.

 ContactthenearestRoverauthorised

servicedealeroragenttorectifythe

problem.

2. The safety interlock system should

neverbetamperedwith.

4. BEFORE STARTING

4.1 Engine lubrication

Theengineoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeattempting

to start the engine. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s

instructions.

1. Positionthemoweronaleveldrysurface,removethe

ignitionkeyandapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Openthebonnetandcleanaroundtheoilller.

3. Check the oil level in accordance with the engine

manufacturers instructions and add recommended

gradeofoil.

4. Cleanupanyspiltoilandreplacetheoilllercapand

closethebonnet

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CAUTION

Avoidprematureenginefailurebyus-

ingacleanfunnelandcleaningaway

anypossiblecontaminants.

6.23 Maintenance Chart

WARNING

Before undertaking any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, apply the parking brake and remove

the ignition key.

(Models with headlights).

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20HP only

Knob located on the lower left hand side of the

dashboard.

3.10 Manual choke

Each First First Every Every Every Every

Engine use 5 hours 20 hours 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours

Check oil level x

Change oil Briggs Honda Briggs (i) Honda (i)

Change oil filter (if fitted) x

Check air filter elements x

Clean air filter foam element x (ii)

Clean air filter paper element x (ii)

Replace air filter paper element x (ii)

Check air intake screen x

Check spark plug x

Replace spark plug x

Check battery fluid level x

Clean battery & terminals x

Replace fuel filter x

Ride-On

Check safety interlocks x

Check cutting blades x (iii)

Check cutterhead brake x

Check disc brake x

Check drive belts x

Check tyre pressure x

Remove and clean under x

pulleys covers. 38" deck only

Check for loose fasteners x

Lubrication points

Oil jockey arm pivot x

Oil throttle cable x

Oil cutter drive lever x

Oil clutch/brake pedal x

Oil tie rod ends x

Oil drive chains x

Grease stub axles x

Grease axle beam x

Grease steering shafts x

Notes:

i - Change the oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures

refer to engine manufactutres instruction manual for correct grade of oil.

ii - Clean the air filter elements more often under dusty conditions or when air borne debris is present.

Replace air cleaner parts, if dirty.

iii- Always replace cuttings blades in sets to maintain balance

Maintenance Chart

Frequency

Type of lubricant

Engine oil

This maintenance chart is to be read in conjunction with the engine

manufacturer's instruction manual and information in this Owner's manual

GP grease

Engine oil

Chain oil

GP grease

Honda (i)

Honda

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4.2 Fuel

1. Positionthemoweronalevelsurfaceinawellventi-

latedarea.Openthebonnetandcleanaroundthefuel

tank cap.

2. Removethefueltankcap.

3. Usingacleanfunnelllthefueltankwith

unleaded petrol.

4. Replacethefueltankcap.

5. Wipeupanyspilledpetrol.

6. Closeandsecurethebonnet.

WARNING

Ensurethattherearenoamesor

ignitionsourceswhenrefuelling.

4.3 Seat adjustment

1. Tiptheseatforwardandloosenthefourseat

 retainingbolts.

2. Slidetheseatforwardorbacktosuittheoperator.

3. Tightenthefourseatretainingboltsandlowerthe

seat.

5. OPERATION

5.1 To start the engine

1.  Depressthebrakeclutchpedalfully.

2.  Disengagethecutterdrive.

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only

  PressthecutterdriveswitchtoOFF.

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only

  Pullthecutheightleverallthewaybackandlatch.

3.  Movethethrottlelevertothechoke position

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only

 Pullthemanualchokeknobfullyout.

4.  Turntheignitionkeytothestart position and

  releasewhentheenginestarts.

5.  Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

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20HP only

 Slowlypushthemanualchokeknobfullyin.

 Movethethrottleleveltotheslow position.

5.2 To drive or mow

1  Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.

2.  Movethethrottlelevertothefast position.

3.  Engagethecutheightleverandselecttheheight

 ofcut.

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only

  PressthecutterheaddriveswitchtotheON

position.

4.  Slowlydepressthefootpedal(eitherforwardor

  reverse).

5.3 To stop the engine

1.  Slowlymovethefootpedalto

neutral.

2.  Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.

3.  Applytheparkingbrake.

4.  Disengagethecutheightengagementlever.

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only

  TurntheCutterDriveSwitchtoOFF.

5. 16HP Honda engine & 20HP B&S engine -

Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

13, 15.5 & 18HP B&S engines‑Movethe

  throttlelevertothefast position.

6.  Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition,and

removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemower.

Placethekeyinasecureposition,notavailableto

childrenorunauthorisedpersons.

5.4 Engaging clutches

Whenengagingthecutterdriveleverorreleasingthebrake

clutchpedal,always operate slowly. Donotuseajerking

motion.Movingthesecontrolstoofastcouldpossiblyover-

loadandstalltheengine.

CAUTION

Toavoidlossofcontrolalwayscometoa

completestopbeforechanging

directionandslowdownbeforeturning.

5.5 Hydrostatic Drive pedal control

 (ReferFigure5.1)

Becausethehydrostaticdriveisdesignedforeasyand

variablecontrolitissimplyamatterofpressing thefoot

pedal(forwardtogoforwards),(backwardstotravelinre-

verse)orrestingthepedalinneutraltostopthemachine..

However the following tips will help you to control the

machineandreducetheriskofdamageoraccidents.

1. Useyourtoestocontrolforwardandyourheeltocontrol

reversedirectionoftravel.

2. Alwaysoperatethepedalsmoothlyandslowly

 whenmovingoffandwhencomingtoastop.

3. Alwayskeepyourfootonthepedalwhenstopping.

 Liftingyourfootwillcausethemachinetostopsuddenly

andthrowyouforwardorbackwards(dependingupon

yourdirectionoftravel).

4. Alwayspauseinneutral whenchangingfrom

 forwardtoreverseorreversetoforward.

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6.21 Hydrostatic Unit

Checkthehydrostaticcoolingfanforbrokenordistorted

blades,andchecktoseethatthefanissecurelyfastened.

Replacethefanifdamaged.

Keep the hydrostaticunit clean.Grass clippingsand dirt

willeffectthecoolingefciencyofthensonthehousing.

Avoidhighpressurecleaning,.

Inspectthebrakeforproperoperation.Ifthebrakefailsto

stopthevehicleorholdona30degreeslope,adjustments

arenecessary.Youshouldalsomakesureitfullydisengages

whenthepedalisreleased.(ReferSection6.11)

Check to make sure the dump valve and linkage is op-

erational.The dump valvemust be fullyreleased during

operationofthevehicle.

Inspectthehydrostaticunitforleaksatlipsealsordamage

tothehousing.

ReturnthemowertoanAuthorisedRoverServiceAgentor

Dealerifthe hydrostatic drive overheats,becomesnoisy,

drives in only one direction or develops low power.

6.22 Front Axle Beam

Periodicallycleanandgreasethefrontaxlebeampivotarea

onride‑onchassis.Donotovertightenthetwofrontbeam

bolts.Beammustbefreetopivotinchassis.

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Figure 6.10 Steering shaft pivot block.

6.20 Safety Interlock adjustment

Brake Clutch safety switch (refer to Figure 6.11)

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalandlockparking

 brakeon.

2. Loosen the spring tab retaining bolt and adjust the

positionofthespringtablocatedontheparkbrakerod,

togiveaclearanceof6mmbetweenthesafetyswitch

bodyandthespringtab.

3. Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

Figure 6.11 Brake clutch safety switch.

Cutterhead safety switch (refer to Figure 6.12)

RANCHER

only.

1.Movethecutheightengagementlevertotheengaged

position.

2.Loosenthetwosafetyretainingscrews(A)andposition

thesafetyswitchforwardinthemountingbracketslot.

3.Tightenthetwosafetyswitchretainingscrews.

4.Movethecutheightengagementlevertothedisengaged

position.

5.Checkthattheclearancebetweenthespringtab(B)and

thesafetyswitchbodyis6mm.Ifnotcorrectloosenthe

retaining bolt (C)andpositionthespringtab to give

correctclearance.Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

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5.6 Cutterhead

1. Alwaysremovethesparkplugleadanddisengage

 thecutterdrivebeforeworkingonthecutterhead.

2. Beforeusingthemoweralwaysinspectthe

cutterheadtoseethatthecuttingdisc,bladesand

bladefastenersarenotworn,looseordamaged.

3. Alwayscheckthecutterheadafterstrikingasolid

object.Neveroperatethemowerwhenunusual

vibrationoccurs.

4. Alwaysreplacebladesinsetstopreservebalance.

5. Removeanybuild‑upofgrassorcloggingwithin

 thecutterhead.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Oil Change

1. Position the mower on a level dry surface in a well

ventilatedarea,andapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Startandruntheenginefor5minutestowarmupthe

engineoil.Switchtheengineoffandremoveignition

key.

3. Briggs 13, 15.5 & 18Hp engines -

• placeacontainerundertheoildrainchannelonthe

righthandsideofthemower.

• usinga7/16”AFopenendspannerremovetheoil

drainplugfromtheengineandallowtheoiltodrain

completely.

• ret the drain plug to the engine and tighten to

14.5Nm.

Honda 16Hp & Briggs 20Hp engines -

• place oneend ofthe drain tubesupplied overthe

draincocklocatedonthesideoftheengine.Place

theotherendintoasuitablecontainer.

• usingasuitableopenendspannertoholdtheoildrain

body,undothedraincockusinga17mmopenend

spannerandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• Tighten the oil drain cock and remove the drain

tube.

4. Filltheenginewithoilinaccordancewiththeengine

manufacturersinstructions.Refertosection4.1.

6.2 Lubrication points

Usinggeneralpurposegreasetolubricate:

1. Thesteeringshaftpivotblockgreasenipple

2. Cutterheadsupportplates.

3. Frontaxlebeam

4. Greasenippleonfrontstubaxle.

Using10w‑30orSAE30oillubricate:

1. Jockeyarm,pivotsanddrivemechanisms.

2. Throttlecontrolcable.

3. BrakeClutchpedalpivot,anddrivepedal.

4. Tie rod ends.

5. Cutterheadleverandpivots.

CAUTION

Allbearingsaresealedforlifeand

donotrequirelubrication.

6.3 Cutterhead removal (ReferFigure6.2and6.3)

1. Removethesparkplugleadsfromthesparkplugand

movethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.

2. Removethetwocutterheadtensionsprings.Useapiece

ofwirehookedthroughtheloopinthetensionsprings

toassistintheirremoval.

Figure 6.2 Cutterhead tension spring

3. Removetheenginepulleybeltguardfromaroundthe

enginepulleybyremovingthetwo5/16”unc.retaining

bolts,nutsandwashers.

4. Removethecutterheaddrivebeltbyrunningitoffthe

enginepulley.

5. Disconnect the cutterhead lift rod by removing the

spring

 clipwhereitisconnectedtothecutterhead.

6. Removethetwofrontcutterheadsupportbolts(A)and

 lowerthefrontofthecutterheadtotheground.

7. Removethetworearcutterheadsupportbolts,(B)and

 lowertherearofthecutterheadtotheground.

8. Slidethecutterheadoutfromundertheride‑on.

Figure 6.3 Cutterhead Supports

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6.16 Clutch adjustment (ReferFigure6.9)

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Thecutterdriveclutchandbrakemustbeadjustedevery

100hoursduetonormalwearoffrictionsurfaces.

Toadjustthecutterdriveclutch.

1.Stoptheengineandremoveignitionkey.

2.Lowerthecutterheadtothelowestposition.

3.Theclutchhasthreetensionspringsandadjustingnuts

(A),whichneedtobeadjustedtogether.

4.Inserta0.40mmfeelergaugeintotheslotlocatedatthe

frontoftheclutchandadjustthenutuntilresistancecan

befeltonthefeelergauge.

5.Rotatetheclutchandcheckclearanceinthreeplaces

toensurethattheclutchhasbeenadjustedequally.

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FeelerGauge

Figure 6.9 Adjusting the cutterhead clutch.

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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.

Figure 6.8 Engagement rollers.

RANCHER only

1. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothehigh

 cutposition.

2. Adjustthenylocnut(B)ontheengagementrod 

(gure6.7)tilltherollersonthecutterhead 

 engagementarmscontacttherampsonthefront 

cutterheadsupportarms.Figure6.8.

6.15 Cutterhead disengagement

(ReferFigure6.8)

Figure 6.7 Cutterhead lift rod.

6.17 Cutterhead brake adjustment

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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

betweenthebrakepadandthecutterheadpulley.

3.Movethecutterheadtothedisengagedpositiontocheck

theoperationofthebrake.

4.Start the engine and move the throttle to the fast

position, engage the cutterhead and wait till the

cutterheadreachesfullspeed.

5.Movethecutheightlevertothedisengagedpositionand

recordthetimetakenforthecutterheaddisctocome

to a standstill. The cutterhead should stop spinning

within seven seconds.

6.Ifthecutterhead disctakeslongerthan sevenseconds

readjustthepositionofthecutterheadbrakeplatecloser

tothecutterheadpulleyandrecheckasinpoints4and5.

6.18 Cutterhead brake pad replacement

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only

1.Removethebrakeplatebyremovingthetworetaining

boltsonthesideofthechassisforthe760mm

 cutterheadorremovethebrakeplatettedtothetopof

thecutterheadonthe965mmcutterhead.

2.DrilloutthetworetainingrivetswhichholdtheBrake

padassemblytothe spring plateanddiscardtheold

brakepadbackingplate.

3.Thereplacementbrakepadsarettedwithachemically

bondedbackingplate,locatethisbackingplateagainst

thespringplateandretainwithtwo3/16"rivets.Part

No:A2901195.

4.Replacethe brake platetothe ride‑on andcheckthe

operationofthecutterheadbrakeasinSection6.17.

 Cutterheadbrakeadjustments.

6.19 Steering gear adjustment (ReferFigure6.10)

1. Loosen the two nuts under the chassis securing the

steeringshaftpivotblockbolts.

2. Movethesteeringshaftpivotblocktowardsthelayshaft

andtightenthecaptiveboltnuts.

3. Checkthatthereisnotightspotswhenturningthesteering

wheelfromlocktolock.Readjustifnecessary.

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6.4 Wheel removal

Front wheels

1. Chocktherearwheelsandremovethefrontwheelaxle

nut,usinga15/16"AFsocketspanner.

2. Raisethefrontofthemower.

3. Slidethewheelofftheaxle.

4. Replaceinreverseorderandtightentheaxlenut.

WARNING

Alwaysdeatethetyrebeforeremoving

rimnutsfromthefrontwheelrims.

Rear wheels

1. Chockthefrontwheelsandraisetherearofthemower.

2. Removethefourwheelrimnutsusinga9/16"AFsocket

spanner.

3. Slidetherearwheeloffthewheelhub.

4. Replacetherearwheeltothewheelhubandretainusing

thefourwheelnuts.

5. Tighten the wheel nuts and lower the mower to the

ground.

6.5 Rear hub removal

1. Removetherearwheelpersection6.4.(Rearwheels)

2. Removethecirclipfromtheendoftheaxleshaft

3. Removethethreegrubscrewsfromthehub.

4. Slidethehubofftheshaftwiththeaidofapuller.Never

useahammer.

6.6 Rear hub tment

1. Coattheaxleshaftwith‘Never‑Seize’compound

2. Placekeyinaxlekeywayandslidehubintopositionand

replace circlip.

3 Apply‘Loctite243’tothegrubscrewsandscrewtightly

intothehub.

4. Replacethefourwheelretaining

6.7 Hydrostatic unit removal

1. Place the ride‑on, on a level dry surface, apply the

parkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

2. Removethetwocutterheadspringsandtowbariftted.

3. Removethefanfromthetopofthehydrostaticunit.

 (3/4"A/F).

4. Removethebrakespringsformbrakelever,

5. RemovetheRclip’sfrombrakeanddriverodsatthe

hydrostaticunitanddisengagerods.

6. Removethebreatherhoseclipfromthechassis

7. Remove the four retaining bolts between the chassis

andHydrostaticunit(1/2"A/F).andremovethetwotab

washersandfastenersfrominfrontoftheforwardbolts.

8. Loosenthesupportbracketboltontheleftsideofthe

chassis(1/2"A/F).

9. Removethetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitand

supportbracket(1/2"A/F),

10.Remove the hydrostatic drive belt from around the

hydrostaticpulley.

11.Gentlyjackuptherearoftheride‑onoffthehydrostatic

unitandremove.

6.8 Hydrostatic unit tment

1. Withrearoftheride‑onraisedslidethehydrostaticunit

undertherearoftheride‑onchassis.

2. Lowertheride‑onaligningthechassismountingholes

withthehydrostaticunitmountingholes.

3. Fitthefourretainingboltsandnutsbetweenhydrostatic

unitandchassispositioningthehydrostaticunittothe

backoftheslots andwiththetwolongerboltsinthe

frontholes,theseengagethecutterheadsprings

4. Fitthetwotabwashersandfastenersforwardofthefront

hydrostaticunitboltsandtighten.

5. Fitthetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitandthe

support bracket and tighten, also tighten the support

brackettochassisbolt.

6. Fitthefantothetopofthehydrostaticunitandtighten

to60ft.lbs.

7. Ifthebrakespringhasbeendisturbedpositionitinthe

frontslotofthebrakerodlever.

8. Insertthebrakeanddriverodsintohydrostaticunitand

retainwithRclips.

9. Retcutterheadsprings

6.9 Drive rod neutral adjustment

1. Loosenthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.

2. Adjusttheactivationplateonthesideofthehydrostatic

unittothemidpointofitsslot.

3. Lockupthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.

4. Checkthatthebearingisreturningtothebottomofthe

V plate.

5. Ifthe bearing isnotreturningto thebottomoftheV

platecheckall rods andpivotpointsare free andnot

binding,Ifthebearingstillfailstoreturntothebottom

oftheVplate,checkthedamper.Thepistonshouldtake

3secondstotraveldownwith940gramsattachedtothe

endofit.

6. Test drive ride-on.

7. Iftheride‑oncreepsforwardadjustthetwonutseither

sideofthedriverodswivelblockanti‑clockwiseafew

turnsor clockwiseifride‑oncreepsbackwards,

6.10 Drive belt adjustment

Withuse,itmaybefoundthatthedrivebeltslips.Thisisdue

tobeltstretchandcanbeveriedbycheckingtheclutchrod

freeplaywhichisfactorysetat5mmwiththebrake/clutch

pedalintheOFFpositionandtheidlerpulleyatthestartof

itsadjustmentslot(righthandend).RefertoFigure6.4.

1. Placetheride‑ononadry,levelsurfaceandremovethe

ignition key.

2. Lowerthecutterhead.

3. Loosenthexedidlerpulleyfastenersandslidetheidler

pulleytowardsthecentreofthechassisvemillimetres,

tightenthefastenersandchecktheclutchrodfreeplay.If

theclutchrodfreeplayisincorrect,repeattheprocedure

andcheckagainRefertoFigure6.4a.

4. Aftertheadjustmentsarecarriedout,checkthatthexed

idlerpulleybeltguideissetat90

tothechassisside.

Oncetheidlerpulleyhasreacheditsfulladjustmentandit

isfoundthattheclutchrodfreeplayislessthan5mm,the

drive belt will havestretched beyondits useable service

limitandwillneedtobereplaced.

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6.11 Disc brake adjustment (Hydrostatic drive)

  (ReferFigure6.5)

1. Lifttheseatandlocatethebrakeadjustmentrodon

therighthandsideoftheHydrostaticdrive.

2. Adjustthefrontnylocnuttogive1Ommclearance

tothehydrostaticbrakearmwhenpushedagainstits

forwardstop.

3. Adjusttherearnylocnuttogive5mmclearancetothe

brakearm.

4. Checkthattheparkbrakecanbeengaged.

Figure 6.5 Brake adjustment.

6.12 Cutterhead Leveling (ReferFigure6.3)

WARNING

Check operation of cutterhead brake

afteradjustingcutterheadlevel,tilt,and

lowcutsetting.

1. Place the ride‑on, on a level dry surface, apply the

parkingbrakeandremovetheignitionkey.

2. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothemidcutor

desiredcuttingheight.

3. Removethetwocutterheadsprings.

4. Loosenthefourcutterheadsupportbolts,allowingthe

cutterheadtoslidetothebottomoftheslots,andnipup

thefourbolts.

5. Raisethefrontrighthandsupportboltmidwayinit’s

slotandtighten.

6. Fitthetwocutterheadspringstothecutterdeck.

7. Measurethegapbetweenthebladetipandthegroundat

themidpointofthecutterheadononeside,thenrotate

thecutterdisk180°tomeasurethegapontheopposite

sideofthecutterhead,therebyusingthesamebladefor

measurement.

8. Ifitisfoundthatthecutterheadisnotlevelloosenoffthe

frontrighthandsupportboltandadjustaccordingly.

9. Repeatstep7andadjustifnecessary.

10.Tightenallbolts.

11.Itisalsopossibletoadjustthelevelbyindependently

adjustingthefourcutterheadsupportbolts.

6.13 Cutterhead Tilt

760mm cutterhead- 15mmfromfronttobackmeasured

overthetipsoftheblades.

Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-

terheaddisc180

965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.

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Direction of

adjustment

Belt guide to be set at

to the side of chas-

sis as shown.

Figure 6.4a. Fixed Idler pulley.

1. Placetheride‑ononadrylevelsurface.

2. Movethecutheightengagementleverto the midcut

position.

3. Measurethetiltofthecutterheadoverthebladetipsfrom

fronttobackandcheckagainstmeasurementsgiven.

4. Adjustthetiltofthecutterheadasrequired,byadjusting

thetwonylocnuts locatedonthecutterheadconbars,

maintaining a constant springcompression of 36mm,

measuredfromthefrontoftheswivelblocktothefront

ofthenylocnut(A).Figure6.6.

Figure 6.6 Cutterhead conbar

36mm

Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-

terheaddisc180

965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.

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6.4 Wheel removal

Front wheels

1. Chocktherearwheelsandremovethefrontwheelaxle

nut,usinga15/16"AFsocketspanner.

2. Raisethefrontofthemower.

3. Slidethewheelofftheaxle.

4. Replaceinreverseorderandtightentheaxlenut.

WARNING

Alwaysdeatethetyrebeforeremoving

rimnutsfromthefrontwheelrims.

Rear wheels

1. Chockthefrontwheelsandraisetherearofthemower.

2. Removethefourwheelrimnutsusinga9/16"AFsocket

spanner.

3. Slidetherearwheeloffthewheelhub.

4. Replacetherearwheeltothewheelhubandretainusing

thefourwheelnuts.

5. Tighten the wheel nuts and lower the mower to the

ground.

6.5 Rear hub removal

1. Removetherearwheelpersection6.4.(Rearwheels)

2. Removethecirclipfromtheendoftheaxleshaft

3. Removethethreegrubscrewsfromthehub.

4. Slidethehubofftheshaftwiththeaidofapuller.Never

useahammer.

6.6 Rear hub tment

1. Coattheaxleshaftwith‘Never‑Seize’compound

2. Placekeyinaxlekeywayandslidehubintopositionand

replace circlip.

3 Apply‘Loctite243’tothegrubscrewsandscrewtightly

intothehub.

4. Replacethefourwheelretaining

6.7 Hydrostatic unit removal

1. Place the ride‑on, on a level dry surface, apply the

parkingbrake,andremovetheignitionkey.

2. Removethetwocutterheadspringsandtowbariftted.

3. Removethefanfromthetopofthehydrostaticunit.

 (3/4"A/F).

4. Removethebrakespringsformbrakelever,

5. RemovetheRclip’sfrombrakeanddriverodsatthe

hydrostaticunitanddisengagerods.

6. Removethebreatherhoseclipfromthechassis

7. Remove the four retaining bolts between the chassis

andHydrostaticunit(1/2"A/F).andremovethetwotab

washersandfastenersfrominfrontoftheforwardbolts.

8. Loosenthesupportbracketboltontheleftsideofthe

chassis(1/2"A/F).

9. Removethetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitand

supportbracket(1/2"A/F),

10.Remove the hydrostatic drive belt from around the

hydrostaticpulley.

11.Gentlyjackuptherearoftheride‑onoffthehydrostatic

unitandremove.

6.8 Hydrostatic unit tment

1. Withrearoftheride‑onraisedslidethehydrostaticunit

undertherearoftheride‑onchassis.

2. Lowertheride‑onaligningthechassismountingholes

withthehydrostaticunitmountingholes.

3. Fitthefourretainingboltsandnutsbetweenhydrostatic

unitandchassispositioningthehydrostaticunittothe

backoftheslots andwiththetwolongerboltsinthe

frontholes,theseengagethecutterheadsprings

4. Fitthetwotabwashersandfastenersforwardofthefront

hydrostaticunitboltsandtighten.

5. Fitthetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitandthe

support bracket and tighten, also tighten the support

brackettochassisbolt.

6. Fitthefantothetopofthehydrostaticunitandtighten

to60ft.lbs.

7. Ifthebrakespringhasbeendisturbedpositionitinthe

frontslotofthebrakerodlever.

8. Insertthebrakeanddriverodsintohydrostaticunitand

retainwithRclips.

9. Retcutterheadsprings

6.9 Drive rod neutral adjustment

1. Loosenthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.

2. Adjusttheactivationplateonthesideofthehydrostatic

unittothemidpointofitsslot.

3. Lockupthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.

4. Checkthatthebearingisreturningtothebottomofthe

V plate.

5. Ifthe bearing isnotreturningto thebottomoftheV

platecheckall rods andpivotpointsare free andnot

binding,Ifthebearingstillfailstoreturntothebottom

oftheVplate,checkthedamper.Thepistonshouldtake

3secondstotraveldownwith940gramsattachedtothe

endofit.

6. Test drive ride-on.

7. Iftheride‑oncreepsforwardadjustthetwonutseither

sideofthedriverodswivelblockanti‑clockwiseafew

turnsor clockwiseifride‑oncreepsbackwards,

6.10 Drive belt adjustment

Withuse,itmaybefoundthatthedrivebeltslips.Thisisdue

tobeltstretchandcanbeveriedbycheckingtheclutchrod

freeplaywhichisfactorysetat5mmwiththebrake/clutch

pedalintheOFFpositionandtheidlerpulleyatthestartof

itsadjustmentslot(righthandend).RefertoFigure6.4.

1. Placetheride‑ononadry,levelsurfaceandremovethe

ignition key.

2. Lowerthecutterhead.

3. Loosenthexedidlerpulleyfastenersandslidetheidler

pulleytowardsthecentreofthechassisvemillimetres,

tightenthefastenersandchecktheclutchrodfreeplay.If

theclutchrodfreeplayisincorrect,repeattheprocedure

andcheckagainRefertoFigure6.4a.

4. Aftertheadjustmentsarecarriedout,checkthatthexed

idlerpulleybeltguideissetat90

tothechassisside.

Oncetheidlerpulleyhasreacheditsfulladjustmentandit

isfoundthattheclutchrodfreeplayislessthan5mm,the

drive belt will havestretched beyondits useable service

limitandwillneedtobereplaced.

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6.11 Disc brake adjustment (Hydrostatic drive)

  (ReferFigure6.5)

1. Lifttheseatandlocatethebrakeadjustmentrodon

therighthandsideoftheHydrostaticdrive.

2. Adjustthefrontnylocnuttogive1Ommclearance

tothehydrostaticbrakearmwhenpushedagainstits

forwardstop.

3. Adjusttherearnylocnuttogive5mmclearancetothe

brakearm.

4. Checkthattheparkbrakecanbeengaged.

Figure 6.5 Brake adjustment.

6.12 Cutterhead Leveling (ReferFigure6.3)

WARNING

Check operation of cutterhead brake

afteradjustingcutterheadlevel,tilt,and

lowcutsetting.

1. Place the ride‑on, on a level dry surface, apply the

parkingbrakeandremovetheignitionkey.

2. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothemidcutor

desiredcuttingheight.

3. Removethetwocutterheadsprings.

4. Loosenthefourcutterheadsupportbolts,allowingthe

cutterheadtoslidetothebottomoftheslots,andnipup

thefourbolts.

5. Raisethefrontrighthandsupportboltmidwayinit’s

slotandtighten.

6. Fitthetwocutterheadspringstothecutterdeck.

7. Measurethegapbetweenthebladetipandthegroundat

themidpointofthecutterheadononeside,thenrotate

thecutterdisk180°tomeasurethegapontheopposite

sideofthecutterhead,therebyusingthesamebladefor

measurement.

8. Ifitisfoundthatthecutterheadisnotlevelloosenoffthe

frontrighthandsupportboltandadjustaccordingly.

9. Repeatstep7andadjustifnecessary.

10.Tightenallbolts.

11.Itisalsopossibletoadjustthelevelbyindependently

adjustingthefourcutterheadsupportbolts.

6.13 Cutterhead Tilt

760mm cutterhead- 15mmfromfronttobackmeasured

overthetipsoftheblades.

Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-

terheaddisc180

965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.

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Direction of

adjustment

Belt guide to be set at

to the side of chas-

sis as shown.

Figure 6.4a. Fixed Idler pulley.

1. Placetheride‑ononadrylevelsurface.

2. Movethecutheightengagementleverto the midcut

position.

3. Measurethetiltofthecutterheadoverthebladetipsfrom

fronttobackandcheckagainstmeasurementsgiven.

4. Adjustthetiltofthecutterheadasrequired,byadjusting

thetwonylocnuts locatedonthecutterheadconbars,

maintaining a constant springcompression of 36mm,

measuredfromthefrontoftheswivelblocktothefront

ofthenylocnut(A).Figure6.6.

Figure 6.6 Cutterhead conbar

36mm

Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-

terheaddisc180

965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.

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5.6 Cutterhead

1. Alwaysremovethesparkplugleadanddisengage

 thecutterdrivebeforeworkingonthecutterhead.

2. Beforeusingthemoweralwaysinspectthe

cutterheadtoseethatthecuttingdisc,bladesand

bladefastenersarenotworn,looseordamaged.

3. Alwayscheckthecutterheadafterstrikingasolid

object.Neveroperatethemowerwhenunusual

vibrationoccurs.

4. Alwaysreplacebladesinsetstopreservebalance.

5. Removeanybuild‑upofgrassorcloggingwithin

 thecutterhead.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Oil Change

1. Position the mower on a level dry surface in a well

ventilatedarea,andapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Startandruntheenginefor5minutestowarmupthe

engineoil.Switchtheengineoffandremoveignition

key.

3. Briggs 13, 15.5 & 18Hp engines -

• placeacontainerundertheoildrainchannelonthe

righthandsideofthemower.

• usinga7/16”AFopenendspannerremovetheoil

drainplugfromtheengineandallowtheoiltodrain

completely.

• ret the drain plug to the engine and tighten to

14.5Nm.

Honda 16Hp & Briggs 20Hp engines -

• place oneend ofthe drain tubesupplied overthe

draincocklocatedonthesideoftheengine.Place

theotherendintoasuitablecontainer.

• usingasuitableopenendspannertoholdtheoildrain

body,undothedraincockusinga17mmopenend

spannerandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• Tighten the oil drain cock and remove the drain

tube.

4. Filltheenginewithoilinaccordancewiththeengine

manufacturersinstructions.Refertosection4.1.

6.2 Lubrication points

Usinggeneralpurposegreasetolubricate:

1. Thesteeringshaftpivotblockgreasenipple

2. Cutterheadsupportplates.

3. Frontaxlebeam

4. Greasenippleonfrontstubaxle.

Using10w‑30orSAE30oillubricate:

1. Jockeyarm,pivotsanddrivemechanisms.

2. Throttlecontrolcable.

3. BrakeClutchpedalpivot,anddrivepedal.

4. Tie rod ends.

5. Cutterheadleverandpivots.

CAUTION

Allbearingsaresealedforlifeand

donotrequirelubrication.

6.3 Cutterhead removal (ReferFigure6.2and6.3)

1. Removethesparkplugleadsfromthesparkplugand

movethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.

2. Removethetwocutterheadtensionsprings.Useapiece

ofwirehookedthroughtheloopinthetensionsprings

toassistintheirremoval.

Figure 6.2 Cutterhead tension spring

3. Removetheenginepulleybeltguardfromaroundthe

enginepulleybyremovingthetwo5/16”unc.retaining

bolts,nutsandwashers.

4. Removethecutterheaddrivebeltbyrunningitoffthe

enginepulley.

5. Disconnect the cutterhead lift rod by removing the

spring

 clipwhereitisconnectedtothecutterhead.

6. Removethetwofrontcutterheadsupportbolts(A)and

 lowerthefrontofthecutterheadtotheground.

7. Removethetworearcutterheadsupportbolts,(B)and

 lowertherearofthecutterheadtotheground.

8. Slidethecutterheadoutfromundertheride‑on.

Figure 6.3 Cutterhead Supports

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6.16 Clutch adjustment (ReferFigure6.9)

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Thecutterdriveclutchandbrakemustbeadjustedevery

100hoursduetonormalwearoffrictionsurfaces.

Toadjustthecutterdriveclutch.

1.Stoptheengineandremoveignitionkey.

2.Lowerthecutterheadtothelowestposition.

3.Theclutchhasthreetensionspringsandadjustingnuts

(A),whichneedtobeadjustedtogether.

4.Inserta0.40mmfeelergaugeintotheslotlocatedatthe

frontoftheclutchandadjustthenutuntilresistancecan

befeltonthefeelergauge.

5.Rotatetheclutchandcheckclearanceinthreeplaces

toensurethattheclutchhasbeenadjustedequally.

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Figure 6.9 Adjusting the cutterhead clutch.

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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.

Figure 6.8 Engagement rollers.

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1. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothehigh

 cutposition.

2. Adjustthenylocnut(B)ontheengagementrod 

(gure6.7)tilltherollersonthecutterhead 

 engagementarmscontacttherampsonthefront 

cutterheadsupportarms.Figure6.8.

6.15 Cutterhead disengagement

(ReferFigure6.8)

Figure 6.7 Cutterhead lift rod.

6.17 Cutterhead brake adjustment

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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

betweenthebrakepadandthecutterheadpulley.

3.Movethecutterheadtothedisengagedpositiontocheck

theoperationofthebrake.

4.Start the engine and move the throttle to the fast

position, engage the cutterhead and wait till the

cutterheadreachesfullspeed.

5.Movethecutheightlevertothedisengagedpositionand

recordthetimetakenforthecutterheaddisctocome

to a standstill. The cutterhead should stop spinning

within seven seconds.

6.Ifthecutterhead disctakeslongerthan sevenseconds

readjustthepositionofthecutterheadbrakeplatecloser

tothecutterheadpulleyandrecheckasinpoints4and5.

6.18 Cutterhead brake pad replacement

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only

1.Removethebrakeplatebyremovingthetworetaining

boltsonthesideofthechassisforthe760mm

 cutterheadorremovethebrakeplatettedtothetopof

thecutterheadonthe965mmcutterhead.

2.DrilloutthetworetainingrivetswhichholdtheBrake

padassemblytothe spring plateanddiscardtheold

brakepadbackingplate.

3.Thereplacementbrakepadsarettedwithachemically

bondedbackingplate,locatethisbackingplateagainst

thespringplateandretainwithtwo3/16"rivets.Part

No:A2901195.

4.Replacethe brake platetothe ride‑on andcheckthe

operationofthecutterheadbrakeasinSection6.17.

 Cutterheadbrakeadjustments.

6.19 Steering gear adjustment (ReferFigure6.10)

1. Loosen the two nuts under the chassis securing the

steeringshaftpivotblockbolts.

2. Movethesteeringshaftpivotblocktowardsthelayshaft

andtightenthecaptiveboltnuts.

3. Checkthatthereisnotightspotswhenturningthesteering

wheelfromlocktolock.Readjustifnecessary.

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4.2 Fuel

1. Positionthemoweronalevelsurfaceinawellventi-

latedarea.Openthebonnetandcleanaroundthefuel

tank cap.

2. Removethefueltankcap.

3. Usingacleanfunnelllthefueltankwith

unleaded petrol.

4. Replacethefueltankcap.

5. Wipeupanyspilledpetrol.

6. Closeandsecurethebonnet.

WARNING

Ensurethattherearenoamesor

ignitionsourceswhenrefuelling.

4.3 Seat adjustment

1. Tiptheseatforwardandloosenthefourseat

 retainingbolts.

2. Slidetheseatforwardorbacktosuittheoperator.

3. Tightenthefourseatretainingboltsandlowerthe

seat.

5. OPERATION

5.1 To start the engine

1.  Depressthebrakeclutchpedalfully.

2.  Disengagethecutterdrive.

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  PressthecutterdriveswitchtoOFF.

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only

  Pullthecutheightleverallthewaybackandlatch.

3.  Movethethrottlelevertothechoke position

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only

 Pullthemanualchokeknobfullyout.

4.  Turntheignitionkeytothestart position and

  releasewhentheenginestarts.

5.  Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

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20HP only

 Slowlypushthemanualchokeknobfullyin.

 Movethethrottleleveltotheslow position.

5.2 To drive or mow

1  Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.

2.  Movethethrottlelevertothefast position.

3.  Engagethecutheightleverandselecttheheight

 ofcut.

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only

  PressthecutterheaddriveswitchtotheON

position.

4.  Slowlydepressthefootpedal(eitherforwardor

  reverse).

5.3 To stop the engine

1.  Slowlymovethefootpedalto

neutral.

2.  Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.

3.  Applytheparkingbrake.

4.  Disengagethecutheightengagementlever.

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  TurntheCutterDriveSwitchtoOFF.

5. 16HP Honda engine & 20HP B&S engine -

Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

13, 15.5 & 18HP B&S engines‑Movethe

  throttlelevertothefast position.

6.  Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition,and

removetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemower.

Placethekeyinasecureposition,notavailableto

childrenorunauthorisedpersons.

5.4 Engaging clutches

Whenengagingthecutterdriveleverorreleasingthebrake

clutchpedal,always operate slowly. Donotuseajerking

motion.Movingthesecontrolstoofastcouldpossiblyover-

loadandstalltheengine.

CAUTION

Toavoidlossofcontrolalwayscometoa

completestopbeforechanging

directionandslowdownbeforeturning.

5.5 Hydrostatic Drive pedal control

 (ReferFigure5.1)

Becausethehydrostaticdriveisdesignedforeasyand

variablecontrolitissimplyamatterofpressing thefoot

pedal(forwardtogoforwards),(backwardstotravelinre-

verse)orrestingthepedalinneutraltostopthemachine..

However the following tips will help you to control the

machineandreducetheriskofdamageoraccidents.

1. Useyourtoestocontrolforwardandyourheeltocontrol

reversedirectionoftravel.

2. Alwaysoperatethepedalsmoothlyandslowly

 whenmovingoffandwhencomingtoastop.

3. Alwayskeepyourfootonthepedalwhenstopping.

 Liftingyourfootwillcausethemachinetostopsuddenly

andthrowyouforwardorbackwards(dependingupon

yourdirectionoftravel).

4. Alwayspauseinneutral whenchangingfrom

 forwardtoreverseorreversetoforward.

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6.21 Hydrostatic Unit

Checkthehydrostaticcoolingfanforbrokenordistorted

blades,andchecktoseethatthefanissecurelyfastened.

Replacethefanifdamaged.

Keep the hydrostaticunit clean.Grass clippingsand dirt

willeffectthecoolingefciencyofthensonthehousing.

Avoidhighpressurecleaning,.

Inspectthebrakeforproperoperation.Ifthebrakefailsto

stopthevehicleorholdona30degreeslope,adjustments

arenecessary.Youshouldalsomakesureitfullydisengages

whenthepedalisreleased.(ReferSection6.11)

Check to make sure the dump valve and linkage is op-

erational.The dump valvemust be fullyreleased during

operationofthevehicle.

Inspectthehydrostaticunitforleaksatlipsealsordamage

tothehousing.

ReturnthemowertoanAuthorisedRoverServiceAgentor

Dealerifthe hydrostatic drive overheats,becomesnoisy,

drives in only one direction or develops low power.

6.22 Front Axle Beam

Periodicallycleanandgreasethefrontaxlebeampivotarea

onride‑onchassis.Donotovertightenthetwofrontbeam

bolts.Beammustbefreetopivotinchassis.

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Figure 6.12 Cutterhead safety switch

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6mm

Figure 6.10 Steering shaft pivot block.

6.20 Safety Interlock adjustment

Brake Clutch safety switch (refer to Figure 6.11)

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalandlockparking

 brakeon.

2. Loosen the spring tab retaining bolt and adjust the

positionofthespringtablocatedontheparkbrakerod,

togiveaclearanceof6mmbetweenthesafetyswitch

bodyandthespringtab.

3. Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

Figure 6.11 Brake clutch safety switch.

Cutterhead safety switch (refer to Figure 6.12)

RANCHER

only.

1.Movethecutheightengagementlevertotheengaged

position.

2.Loosenthetwosafetyretainingscrews(A)andposition

thesafetyswitchforwardinthemountingbracketslot.

3.Tightenthetwosafetyswitchretainingscrews.

4.Movethecutheightengagementlevertothedisengaged

position.

5.Checkthattheclearancebetweenthespringtab(B)and

thesafetyswitchbodyis6mm.Ifnotcorrectloosenthe

retaining bolt (C)andpositionthespringtab to give

correctclearance.Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

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3.5 Drive Pedal (ReferFigure3.2)

Locatedontherighthandsideofthemachinethefootpedal

controlstheforward and reverse operation ofthemachine.

3.6 Cut height lever

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only

Combined lever located on the right hand side of the

machine. The Cutter is disengaged and the brake ap-

plied when thelever ispulled rightback andengaged

whenmovedforward.Markedwith8positionsfrom15

to 65mm.

(Figure3.2).

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only

Leverlocatedontherightsideofthemachinemarkedwith

8positionsfrom15mmto65mm.(Figure3.2)

3.7 Cutterhead Drive Switch

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only

The drive for the cutterhead is electrically operated

by pressing the switch located on the right hand side

of the dashboard. (Figure 3.2)

3.8 Light Switch

Models tted with headlights

Theheadlightswitchislocatedontherighthandside

ofthedashboard.(Figure3.2)

3.9 Safety interlock system

The safety interlock system has been designed for the

operators safety. Itgives theRover LAWN KING

and

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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.

 c)Thebrakeclutchpedalisdepressedandtheparking

Brake locked on.

 d)Theoperatorisseated.

2. Theenginewillstopiftheoperatorleavestheseatwith

thedriveselectorengagedand/orthecutterheadengaged

andortheparkbrakeisnotlockedon.

WARNING

1. DO NOT operate the mower if the

safetysystembecomesdefective.

 ContactthenearestRoverauthorised

servicedealeroragenttorectifythe

problem.

2. The safety interlock system should

neverbetamperedwith.

4. BEFORE STARTING

4.1 Engine lubrication

Theengineoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeattempting

to start the engine. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s

instructions.

1. Positionthemoweronaleveldrysurface,removethe

ignitionkeyandapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Openthebonnetandcleanaroundtheoilller.

3. Check the oil level in accordance with the engine

manufacturers instructions and add recommended

gradeofoil.

4. Cleanupanyspiltoilandreplacetheoilllercapand

closethebonnet

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CAUTION

Avoidprematureenginefailurebyus-

ingacleanfunnelandcleaningaway

anypossiblecontaminants.

6.23 Maintenance Chart

WARNING

Before undertaking any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, apply the parking brake and remove

the ignition key.

(Models with headlights).

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Knob located on the lower left hand side of the

dashboard.

3.10 Manual choke

Each First First Every Every Every Every

Engine use 5 hours 20 hours 25 hours 50 hours 100 hours 200 hours

Check oil level x

Change oil Briggs Honda Briggs (i) Honda (i)

Change oil filter (if fitted) x

Check air filter elements x

Clean air filter foam element x (ii)

Clean air filter paper element x (ii)

Replace air filter paper element x (ii)

Check air intake screen x

Check spark plug x

Replace spark plug x

Check battery fluid level x

Clean battery & terminals x

Replace fuel filter x

Ride-On

Check safety interlocks x

Check cutting blades x (iii)

Check cutterhead brake x

Check disc brake x

Check drive belts x

Check tyre pressure x

Remove and clean under x

pulleys covers. 38" deck only

Check for loose fasteners x

Lubrication points

Oil jockey arm pivot x

Oil throttle cable x

Oil cutter drive lever x

Oil clutch/brake pedal x

Oil tie rod ends x

Oil drive chains x

Grease stub axles x

Grease axle beam x

Grease steering shafts x

Notes:

i - Change the oil every 25 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures

refer to engine manufactutres instruction manual for correct grade of oil.

ii - Clean the air filter elements more often under dusty conditions or when air borne debris is present.

Replace air cleaner parts, if dirty.

iii- Always replace cuttings blades in sets to maintain balance

Maintenance Chart

Frequency

Type of lubricant

Engine oil

This maintenance chart is to be read in conjunction with the engine

manufacturer's instruction manual and information in this Owner's manual

GP grease

Engine oil

Chain oil

GP grease

Honda (i)

Honda

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2.3 Installing the battery

1 Remove the battery from the mower,and remove

llercaps.

2. Add33%strengthbatteryelectrolytetoeachcellof

thebatteryuntiltheplatesarecovered.

CAUTION

Do not overll the battery.Acid will

overowontootherpartsofthemachine

andseverecorrosionwillresult.

Charge the battery at 4amps/hour for a minimum

of 6 hours.

4. Whenthebatteryischarged,checkthattheplatesare

coveredwithelectrolyte,ifnot,addelectrolytetothe

correctlevel.Fitllercapstobattery.

5. Retthebatterytothemower.

6. Connectthebatteryleadstothebattery:REDtothe

positive(+)terminal,BLACKtothenegative(‑)

terminal.

2.4 Priming the Hydrostatic Drive (ReferFigure2.3)

CAUTION

The hydrostatic drive must be primed

byanauthorisedRoverServiceDealer

beforeinitialuse.

1. MovetheDumpValvetothe

freewheel position.

2. Starttheengineandreleasethebrakeclutch.

3. Move the throttle control to approximately  ½

throttle.

4. Depressthefootoperateddrivepedalandholddown

for5secondsintheforwardpositionandthen

release.

5. Depress the foot operated drive pedal and hold

downfor5secondsinthereversepositionandthen

release.

6. Repeatsteps4&5threetimesineachdirection.

7. SwitchtheengineOFFandremovekeys.

8. ReturntheDumpvalvetothedrive position.

CAUTION

MovingtheDumpValvetothefree-

wheelpositionallowsthemowertobe

movedaroundfreely.

3. CONTROLS

3.1 Throttle control (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedonthelefthandsideofthedashpanel.Marked

forSlow,FastandChokepositions.

Figure 3.1 Left hand view

3.2 Ignition switch (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedontherighthandsideofthedashpanel.Marked

forOff,OnandStartpositions.

3.3 Brake Clutch pedal (ReferFigure3.1)

Foot operated pedal mounted on the left hand side of

machine. Depressing the pedal disengages the drive and

engagesthediscbrake.

3.4 Parking brake (ReferFigure3.1)

Handoperatedknobmountedonthelefthandsideofthe

machine.Parkingbrakeislockedonwhentheclutchbrake

pedalisdepressedandtheparkingbrakeknobisengaged

by lifting upward. Depressing the clutch brake pedal

automaticallyreleasestheparkingbrake.

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Figure 2.3 The dump valve

Dumpvalve‑DRIVEposition

Dumpvalve‑FREEWHEELposition

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6.24 Electrical system- 13HP

Manual

Choke

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1.1 Engine

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.2 Transmission

Thehydrostaticdriveisanautomaticdrivesystemwhich

providesvariablespeedcontrolinbothforwardandreverse,

usingthefootpedal.Whenpressureisremovedfromthe

footpedal,thedrivereturnstotheNeutralposition.Usethe

brakeclutchpedaltostopthemachine.

WARNING

AlwaysapplytheParkingBrakebefore

dismountingthemower.

1.4 Tyres- Rancher

Front‑13x5.00x6tubed140Kpa(20psi)pressure

Rear‑18x8.50x8tubed70Kpa(10psi)pressure

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Front‑15x6.00x6tubed140kpa(20psi)pressure

Rear‑20x10.00x8tubed105kpa(15psi)pressure

1.5 Loose parts kit

Description Quantity

Steeringwheel 1

Roll pin 1

 Stoneguard 1

 Stoneguardspring 1

“E” clip 1

Ignition key 2

 Plugspanner 1

Pop Rivets 2

 OilDrainTube‑Honda 1

 EngineOwnersManual 1

 RoverOwnersManual 1

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only 2

2. SETTING UP

2.1 Installing the steering wheel

1. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

therollpinholes.

2. Insertadriftpunchpartiallythroughtheholesto

 maintainalignmentandinserttherollpin.

3. Drivetherollpininuntilushwiththeoutsideofthe

steeringwheel.

2.2 Installing the stoneguard (ReferFigure2.2)

1 Slip the stoneguard spring on to the long leg of the

stoneguardpivotrod.

2. Twistthestoneguardspringandinsertthelonglegof

thestoneguardpivotrodintotheforwardpivotbracket

ofthecutterhead.

3. Slidethestoneguardbacktoinserttheshortlegofthe

stoneguardpivotrodintotherearpivotbracketofthe

cutterhead.

4. Releasethestoneguardspring.

5. Fit the “E”clip tothe grooveon the shortleg ofthe

stoneguardpivot.

Figure 2.2 -Installing the stoneguard .

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1. Slidethesteeringshaftcoveroverthesteeringshaftwith

therestrictedendrst.

2. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

theshaftcoverinthegrooveonthebottomsideofthe

steeringwheelboss.Pushdownonthesteeringwheel

tilltherollpinholesareinalignmentandinsertadrift

tomaintainalignment.Note:therollpinshouldcome

ttedtothesteeringwheelreadyforinstallation,ifnot

partiallydrivetherollpinintothesteeringwheelhubso

thatitisalmostushwiththeinnerbore.

3. Drivetherollpinintillitisushwiththeouterhub.

Usingadriftcontinuedrivingtherollpinintillitisush

withthecentrehuballowingtheshafttoextendupinto

thesteeringwheelboss.

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1.3 Cutterheads

760mm widecutpressedsteelcutterhead

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13 and 15.5 HP

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965mmwidecutpressedsteelcutterhead

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15.5 HP

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6.25 Electrical system - 15.5 hp

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 13 15.5 16 18 20

Fuelcap.‑Litres  6.5Litres

Oilcap.‑Litres 1.4 1.4 1.3c/wlter 1.7c/wlter 1.9c/wlter

Oilgrade:  Refertoengineowner'smanual

sparkplug: RC12YC RC12YC NGKBPR5ES RC12YC RC12YC

sparkpluggap:  0.7mmto0.8mm

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