Rover Lawn Mower 5377 12HP User Manual

Ranger Auto - Drive

Owners Manual

Model No. 5377 – 12HP.

WARNING

A mower is a high speed cutting tool. Safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accident.

Careless or improper use may cause serious injury.

Be sure that you read and fully understand the contents of this Owner’s Manual. Should any point be unclear, contact

Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited, in your State or an authorised Rover-Scott Bonnar Service Agent for assistance.

Keep the Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. Read the Owner’s Manual periodically to ensure the

continued safe and proper use of the mower.

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SAFETY FEATURES

¾ Traction drive, blade drive and seat

¾ Low centre of gravity, stable wide track

safety interlock

¾ Enclosed drives

¾ Full footrests

¾ Parking brake

¾ Convenient – easy to operate controls

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SPECIFICATIONS

ROVER RANGER

Machine Model No.

5377

To emphasise special information the words WARNING and

CAUTION are used.

Engine Model No.

Single Cylinder

4 Stroke

Fuel Capacity

Oil Capacity

281707

Briggs & Stratton

12Hp 465cc

4.0 Litres

WARNING: The safety of the user and others

involved.

Personal injury may result should this

information be disregarded.

1.42 Litres

Lubrication

Gear Impellor

Champion CJ8

0.7 to 0.8mm

Magnetron

Spark Plug type

Spark Plug gap

Ignition type

Engine Oil

CAUTION:

Follow these instructions carefully to

avoid mower damage and loss of

warranty.

10w-30 or SAE 30

TRANSMISSION

STEERING WHEEL

Auto-Drive system consists of a continuous belt being driven

by an idler pulley over two drive pulleys and around a return

pulley. Friction plates are brought into contact with the drive

pulleys to impart either forward or reverse motion to rear

drive wheels by means of a drive selector pedal on the right

side of the machine.

325MM Dia. Steering Wheel. 1 ¼ turns lock to lock.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

Foot operated pedal. Left side of machine.

Ground speed at 3600 rpm is variable due to Auto – Drive

system depending on pressure applied to drive selector

pedal.

PARKING BRAKE KNOB

Hand operated catch. Left hand side. Used in conjunction

with clutch/brake pedal.

Max. speed = 8.6 km/hr

CUTTING HEAD

DRIVE SELECTOR

Model 160

Full floating pressed steel housing with right

side discharge. Width of cut 760 mm (30”).

Foot operated pedal located on right side of machine. Spring

loaded so as to return to neutral position.

CUTTING HEIGHT

TYRES

Lever right hand side. 8 height of cut positions from 15mm

to 65mm.

Front Tyres:

4.1 x 6 Tube

Pressure 140 KPA maximum

Rear Tyres:

16 x 6.5 x 8 Tubeless

Pressure 96 KPA maximum

CUTTER DRIVE

Lever located left side of seat cowl.

GENERAL

CONTROLS

Wheel Base: 135cm

Track 63cm. R 69cm F

Turning Circle: 5.8m

Turning Radius: 2.0m

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

164cm

80cm

95cm

195kg

Throttle control with Fast, Slow and Choke positions;

Key switch with Off, On and Start positions;

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LOOSE PARTS KIT

DESCRIPTION

QTY

USE

Steering wheel

Roll Pin

Stone Guard Assy.

Spring Stone Guard

‘E’ Clip

On steering shaft

Secure steering wheel to shaft

Fitted to cutter head

On stone guard pivot rod

In groove in pivot rod

To start machine

Ignition Keys

Plug Spanner

SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 4

Fig. 2

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

1. Slip steering wheel over steering shaft and align the wheel

hole with the shaft hole;

5. Secure by clipping an ‘E’ Clip into the groove on the pivot

rod. See Fig. 4.

2. Insert drift punch – partially through the holes to maintain

alignment and insert roll pin in the opposite side; See

Fig.2.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

BATTERY

3. Drive roll pin in until flush with the outside of wheel.

Remove Battery as follows;

(a). remove terminal cable from battery;

(b). undo wingnuts and remove clamp bar.

The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should be

done by adding 33% strength battery acid to each cell

until plates are covered. Electrolyte must be purchased

from a local battery supply outlet.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL BATTERY. ACID WILL

OVERFLOW INTO OTHER PARTS OF THE MACHINE AND

SEVERE CORROSION AND DETERIORATION WILL RESULT.

Fig. 3

Leave filler caps off and connect battery charger to

battery terminal. Charge at the rate indicated in the

instructions supplied with the battery.

FIT STONE GUARD

1. Slip spring into stone guard pivot rod so that the short leg

rests on top of the stone guard;

After charging, check that Electrolyte is still covering

plates, if not, add to correct level. Install filler caps.

2. Now twist the spring as shown and feed the end of the

pivot rod into the forward pivot bracket: See Fig.3.

Replace battery and secure.

Install the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)

terminal and the negative (black) cable to the negative

(-) terminal.

3. Insert the short end of the pivot rod fully into the rearward

pivot bracket;

Secure for good electrical contact.

4. Release the spring. It should spring down onto the top of

the cutter head and be tensioning the stone guard down;

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BEFORE OPERATING

FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL

FILL FUEL TANK – See Safety Instructions.

The rider mower may be delivered without oil in the

crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to

start the engine.

Use only regular grade or unleaded petrol.

Do not mix oil with petrol – engine damage may result.

Clean around fuel tank cap so foreign matter cannot

enter tank when cap is removed.

1. Place machine on level surface. Ensure that the

oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around

dipstick.

Using a funnel, fill tank with regular grade or unleaded

petrol. Replace cap.

2. Unscrew and remove dipstick from oil filler tube.

Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled.

3. Insert funnel into filler tube and slowly add oil in

accordance with the engine manufacturer’s

direction.

CHECK TYRE PRESSURE

Check and maintain tyre pressure at 140KPA (20 PSI) front

and 96KPA (14 PSI) rear maximum.

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.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT

Tip the seat forward,

loosen the seat securing

screws. Relocate the seat

for operator comfort.

Tighten the seat securing

screws and lowers the seat

See Fig.5

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.

Fig. 5

CONTROLS

Fig. 6

1. Throttle Control – Mounted on the control panel and connected 4. Parking Brake

–

Hand operated knob left hand side.

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.

Depressing the brake clutch foot pedal enables this knob to be

engaged and disengaged. Brake is locked on with knob in up

position.

5. Drive Selection – Foot operated right hand side. Depress with

toe pressure gives forward motion; depress with heel gives

reverse motion. Automatically returns to neutral position.

3. Brake/Clutch – Foot operated pedal on left side of machine. 6. Cutting Height Adjuster – Located on right of seat with low cut

Depressing the pedal disengages the drive belt and engages

Brake Disc.

at bottom and high cut at the top setting.

7. 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.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO – DRIVE OPERATION

Forward and backward movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. As with a motor vehicle,

speed is controlled by the amount of pressure on the drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar with

this means of operation before operating the mower, particularly in tight or confined areas.

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: The engine will not start unless the cutter drive is

disengaged, and clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGAGING CLUTCHES

When engaging the cutter drive lever or releasing the

clutch/brake pedal, always operate slowly. Do not use a

jerking motion. Moving these controls too fast could

possibly overload and stall the engine.

Depress clutch/brake pedal – Apply the parking brake

Move the drive selector to neutral

Disengage the cutter drive

Move the throttle lever to the choke position

Turn the ignition key to the start position and release

when the engine starts

WARNING: To avoid loss of control always come to a

complete stop before changing drive direction

and slow down before turning.

Move the throttle lever to about ¼ position

REMEMBER

Always look behind the machine before reversing

Do not refuel when the engine is running or while the

engine is hot

Keep bystanders away – Keep hands and feet clear of

moving parts

Keep machine clean of grass and debris

Keep all safety devices (guards and switches) in place

and working

TO MOW OR DRIVE

Depress clutch/brake pedal

Disengage the parking brake

Select height of cut

Move throttle to about ¾ position

Engage cutter drive

Select desired drive

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to move off

Periodically check the machine and the cutting mechanism.

If parts are worn or need replacing do so by using only

Genuine Rover Replacement Parts.

TO STOP ENGINE

Depress clutch/brake pedal

Shift the drive selector to neutral

Disengage the cutter drive

Apply the parking brake

Move throttle lever to the slow position

Turn the ignition key to OFF. Remove the keys

There is a comprehensive Ranger Spare Parts List contained

in this book to help you select the right part quickly.

Before working on the mower, disconnect the spark plug lead

from the spark plug and place it where it cannot contact the

spark plug.

TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY

Depress brake/clutch pedal and drive selector pedal

together. (This disengages power from the engine and

engages the disc brake)

Check your Rover Ranger frequently for loose nuts, bolts,

belts etc, and keep these items correctly tightened and

adjusted.

Apply park brake and lock

Move throttle to slow position and switch off ignition key

Dismount from mower if it is safe to do so

Note: A check after the first two hours of operation is

recommended. Engine failure or rapid engine wear

mainly result from the following causes –

Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the air

cleaner due to –

a. The air cleaner element not being serviced

regularly, or

b. The air cleaner damaged or dislodged

Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the oil

filler tube due to –

a. Using a funnel not cleaned of dirt and grit,

b. Topping up with contaminated oil. Oil stored

in an unclean container

IMPORTANT

1. The parking brake should always be applied before

leaving the machine

2. The parking brake must be released before attempting to

drive

3. Depress the clutch/brake pedal-when starting or coming

to rest

4. Do not use sudden directional reversal which can cause

wheel spinning

Lack of oil. It is important to –

a. Check the oil level regularly (every 5 hours of

operation)

b. Maintain a full sump

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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART

See

Page

Hours

PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 25 HRS

75 100 125 150 175 200

Change Oil (Initial)

Change Oil (Periodic)

Check Interlock

Check Cutting Blades

Check Cutting Unit Brake

Check Rear Wheels Brake

Lubricate Pivot Points

Lubricate Drive Chain

Lubricate Throttle Cable

Grease Front Axle Spindles

Service Air Cleaner

Check Spark Plug

Check Drive Belts

Check Drive Chain

Check Tyre Pressure

Clean Outside of Engine

Clean Cutter Housing

Paint Chipped Surfaces

AIR CLEANER: Dual Element Type –

Remove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner

cover.

Remove foam pre-cleaner, if so equipped

a. Wash pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and warm

water to remove dirt

b. Wrap pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry

c. Saturate foam in engine oil. Squeeze to remove

excess oil.

Remove two nuts from top of cartridge.

Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body carefully

to prevent dirt from entering carburetor. Brush dirt

from lower air cleaner body into duct.

Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface

a. If very dirty, replace cartridge or wash in a low or

nonsudsing detergent and warm water solution

b. Rinse thoroughly from INSIDE OUT until water is

clear

Fit drain tube to drain fitting; see Fig.8.

Place an oil pan under the end of drain tube;

Open the drain fitting about 1 turn and allow the oil to

drain completely;

Retighten drain fitting and refill sump with new oil. For

correct viscosity and service classification, see the engine

manufacturer’s instructions.

c. Cartridge must be allowed to stand and air dry

thoroughly before using.

Reassemble air cleaner.

SPARK PLUG

The spark plug gap gradually increases during engine running

and should be checked periodically and whenever the engine

malfunctions.

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 tightening could collapse cartridge.

Clean around spark plug area so that dirt will not enter

engine when plug is removed

NOTE: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to

be used to clean cartridge. They may cause

Disconnect spark plug lead and remove spark plug

Check condition of electrodes and ensure there is no

damage to insulator

deterioration of the cartridge.

DO NOT OIL

CARTIRIDGE. DO NOT USE PRESSURISED AIR TO

CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.

Carefully clean the spark plug. Do not grit blast

Set the gap to .8mm (.30”)

Install plug in engine and tighten to 20Nm. If a torque

wrench is not available hand tighten plug. Then with tube

spanner tighten plug about 1/12 of 1 turn

Refit high tension lead. Push onto plug firmly.

OIL CHANGE

See engine manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Place machine on a level surface. Start and run engine

for a period to warm the oil.

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MAINTENANCE

COOLING SYSTEM

The Ranger has an air cooled 4 stroke engine. It must be

cleaned frequently. Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other

debris from the -

Cylinder;

Cylinder head cooling fins;

Cooling air intake screen and;

Carburetor governor levers and linkages.

This will ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Proper choke and stop switch operation is dependant on

adjustment of remote controls –

Loosen outer cable clamp screw (D) on engine; See

Fig.9.

Set throttle control to choke position;

Adjust outer cable under clamp plate so that choke is

operated;

Tighten clamp plate screw and check –

a. Choke does not operate in fast position,

and

Move throttle to the slow position and adjust the slow

running stop screw (B) to give an engine speed of 1700

to 1800 RPM.

Adjust the idle needle valve (C) slowly in (lean) and out

(rich) until engine idles smoothly.

Reset engine idle speed.

Check operation.

Engine should increase speed

without hesitation when throttle control is moved

quickly from slow to fast. If the engine tends to die out,

adjust the high speed needle valve 1/8 turn anti-

clockwise until engine accelerates smoothly.

Never tamper with the engine governor setting.

Changing the engine governor speed will void engine

warranty.

b. Stop switch operates correctly.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

The carburetor has been factory set and should only require

occasional fine tuning. See Figs.9 & 10.

Close high speed needle valve (A) in bottom of

carburetor bowl.

direction;

Open (anti-clockwise) the needle valve 2 turns (that is

an approx. setting);

Start engine and let it warm up. Approx. 2 minutes.

Cutter drive must be disengaged. Speed Select-or must

be in Neutral position and Park Brake applied, air

cleaner must be fitted and secured and fuel tank must

be half full.

Close finger tight in clockwise

LUBRICATION GENERAL

Using General Purpose Grease – (Every 25 hours)

Grease nipples on front wheel pivots. See Fig.11

Front Axle beam guides

Grease nipples on steering pivot blocks Fig.21

Steering gears Fig.21

With the engine running at high speed, adjust the

needle valve 1/8 turn at a time. Clockwise or anti-

clockwise until engine runs smoothly.

Grease nipple on engagement lever pivot Fig.23

Using Clean Engine Oil –

Jockey pivot arms

Throttle control cable Fig.9

Chain Fig.23

NOTE: Allow several seconds between each adjustment for

engine to adapt to the new setting

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MAINTENANCE

Cutter Drive Lever Pivot;

WHEEL REMOVAL

Clutch/brake pedal pivot; See Fig.15

Tie rod ball ends; Fig.11

All connecting rod pivot points.

NOTE: All ball bearings are sealed and require no

maintenance.

CUTTING UNIT:

Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive before

working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental starting of the

engine.

CAUTION: Always deflate tyre before removing rim nuts on

front wheel only.

Front –

Before using machine always inspect cutting unit to see that

the cutting disc, blades and blade fixings are not worn or

damaged.

Chock wheels and remove axle nut; See Fig.13

Raise front of machine;

Always check after striking a solid object. Do not operate

machine when unusual vibration occurs.

Slide wheel from shaft;

Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to preserve balance.

Remove any build-up of grass or clogging within the cutting

unit or discharge chute or safety flap.

Replace in reverse order;

Retighten axle nut firmly.

Rear –

CUTTING UNIT REMOVAL

Chock front wheels and raise rear of machine;

Remove four wheel nuts;

Slide wheel from hub; Fig.14

Refit wheel to hub

Replace wheel nuts and tighten.

BRAKE CALIPER ADJUSTMENT

Disconnect Push Rods & Brake Rod Fig.12

Remove tensioning spring. A loop has been provided on

the spring to assist in this operation; See Fig.12

Slide cutterdeck towards back of machine and remove

belt from around cutterdeck pulley.

Undo large retaining washer bolts (A) Fig.12. This will

allow front of deck to be lowered to ground.

Slide cutterdeck forward. This will allow the rear of the

deck to be lowered to the ground and be slid from under

the machine.

Loosen locknut ‘A’ Fig.15

Loosen Bolt ‘B’ till brake caliper ‘C’ touches brake

Disc.

Replace in reverse order.

Retighten Locknut ’A’

NOTE: To remove cutterdeck belt from machine, the belt

guard Item 52, Page 20, has to be moved away from

the drive pulley to allow the belt to be removed from

the V-groove and the cutterhead lifting rod Item 15,

Page 16, is to be disengaged from the cutterhead

selection arm assembly Item 5, Page 16 to allow belt

to be drawn out.

BRAKE ARM ADJUSTMENT

Check that brake caliper is correctly adjusted;

Adjust locknut ‘E’ Fig.15. Till brake arm ‘D’ pad

comes into contact with disc;

Check operation of brake to ensure park brake can

be applied, and brake operates correctly.

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MAINTENANCE

PARKING BRAKE

CUTTER HEAD BRAKE

Should always be checked for operation after clutch/brake

rods have been adjusted.

Should regularly be checked for operation.

PAD REPLACEMENT

1. Remove ‘R’ clip and

push rod pin (See

Fig.19)

CUTTER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT

Move Cutter Height Selector Lever to No.4 Position in

Rack

2. Remove brake pivot

bolt (B) and two

spacers (See Fig.19)

3. Remove brake plate

assembly

Move Cutter Drive Lever to the Engaged Position

Adjust Push Rods Fig.16 to give a spring compression

of 30mm, Fig.17.

4. Drill out pad retaining

rivets

5. Rivet

replacement

pad in position

6. Refit in reverse order.

CUTTERHEAD BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. With cutter head disengaged and in low cut

position

2. Adjust nyloc nut on rod as per step 6 for Cutter

Driver Adjustment

3. Adjust tension on spring using lock nuts to give

length of 58mm, Fig.20

4. Adjust Locknut ‘A’ to give 7mm clearance to back of

swivel block Fig.17

5. Disengage the Cutter Drive Selector Lever

6. Adjust locknut ‘A’ in Fig.20 to give Cutter Engagement

Lever a free travel of 30mm from bottom of slot in

Fig.18.

STEERING GEARS

GREASE

NOTE IMPORTANT

Check to ensure Lever has 30mm of free travel by working

lever.

To adjust out excessive play caused by wear in the

gears.

1. Loosen bolts securing steering shaft pivot block (A).

2. Lightly tap pivot block towards layshaft pivot block

and retighten bolts (A).

3. Check steering gear engagement. Check that

there are no tight spots when turning steering

wheel from lock to lock.

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MAINTENANCE

AUTO DRIVE

The Auto-Drive friction plates and drive pulleys are factory set

for travel required along key shaft and this should not need

adjusting.

If during operation it is found that the relationship between

forward and reverse has become unbalanced adjust as

follows:-

Loosen locknut (A) Fig.22

Centralise engagement lever (D) with friction plates

between drive pulleys, Fig.23

Re-tighen locknuts (A), Fig.22

Fig. 22

CONTINUOUS BELT

This can be adjusted as follows:-

Loosen locknut (A) Fig.23

Loosen pivot bolt (B) Fig.23

Adjust belt tension using bolt (C) Fig.23

Re-tighten locknut (A) and pivot bolt (B)

NOTE: Belt to have 5mm deflection with finger pressure

between return pulley and drive pulley.

Fig. 23

Fig. 24

Fig. 25

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS

Primary

1. Loosen off bolt ‘A’ Fig.24

2. Slide idler back till chain tightens

3. Re-tighten bolt ‘A’ and check chain for tight spots

Secondary

1. Loosen off bolt ‘B’ Fig.24

2. Slide sprocket back till chain tightens

3. Re-tighten bolt ‘B’ and check chain for tight spots

CAUTION: Do not over-tension belts or drive chains.

DRIVE SELECTOR PEDAL

The pedal angle can be tilted either forward on back to suit

individual requirements if necessary.

Loosen locknuts (A) on control rod Fig.25

Tilt control pedal to required angle to give maximum

operator comfort.

Retighten locknuts

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MAINTENANCE

STEERING RODS

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Should not normally require resetting.

The safety interlock system has been designed for your

protection and should not be tampered with. It gives the

Ranger the following characteristics.

Loosen rod lock nut; (A) See Fig.11

Release the fixing bolt;

The engine will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is

depressed and the cutter drive is disengaged.

Turn tie rod end to adjust for length clockwise to

shorten, anti-clockwise to lengthen

NOTE:

The engine should stop if the operator leaves the

seat without engaging park brake and/or the

cutter drive engaged.

Replace the fixing bolt and tighten;

Tighten rod lock nut;

Make sure rod is free to pivot.

WARNING: If the interlock system fails, see an authorised

dealer. Do no operate until the fault is corrected.

CUTTER HEAD TILT

CAUTION: Safety switch circuit may become defective if

wet. Do not spray switches and connections.

This will not normally require resetting.

Loosen U-Bracket nuts; (B) See Fig.12.

Adjust nuts up or down to set tilt;

STORAGE

Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poor

ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may

accumulate.

Model 160 (760mm cut) does require back of blade

circle tilted 15mm above front of blade circle in low cut

position;

If machine is to be stored over 30 days proceed as

follows:-

Retighten all nuts.

Remove all fuel from carburetor and fuel tank

to prevent varnish-like gum deposits.

Remove spark plug and pour 30ml of engine oil

into cylinder. Crank engine several times to

distribute oil. Replace spark plug.

STEERING STOPS

These will not normally require resetting.

Clean engine and cooling fins, etc., of any

clippings, dirt and chaff.

Clean underside of mower and cutting unit.

Paint any chips or scratches.

Lubricate chassis components.

Remove and charge battery and store in a cool

dry spot. Recharge every 30 days.

Check if steering segment gear rotates in both

directions.

Loosen locknut on front beam and adjust bolt till

number of turns in both directions is equal.

Retighten locknut.

Store machine in a clean dry place.

HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

To adjust the height of

cut rotate the nyloc nut

(A) situated under the

centre of machine on

the rear cutter support

assembly.

Adjust nyloc nut to

obtain low cut at front of

blade circle of 15mm.

Change oil.

Fill fuel tank with fuel.

Check spark plug.

Check drive belts.

Check drive chain.

Lubricate drive chain.

Lubricate pivot points.

Grease front axle spindles.

Check tyre pressure.

Check safety interlock.

Check cutting blades.

10.

11.

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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS

Safety and Instruction decals are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Rider.

Replace any that become damaged or illegible.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PART No.

KEY SWITCH

KEY

BLADE SWITCH

BRAKE SWTICH

SOLENOID

A07678

A07679

A06406

A07107

A05262

A07513

A12277

A12278

A12020

A10274

A10257

A06406

A12283

BATTERY

FUSE

POWER LEAD

EARTH LEAD

EARTH STRAP

WIRING LOOM

SEAT SWITCH

SEAT PANEL SW.

RESISTANCE LEAD

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine loses power

1. Oil level in crankcase in low

2. Cooling fins and air passages under engine

blower housing are blocked

1. Add oil to crankcase

2. Remove obstruction from passages

3. Engine load is excessive

4. Air cleaner is dirty

5. Dirt or water is in fuel system

3. Select a lower speed to reduce load

4. Clean air cleaner element

5. Have machine serviced by Authorised

Service Dealer

6. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly

7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled or defective in

some other way

6. Adjust the carburetor

7. Install new correctly gapped spark plug

Engine over heats

1. Cooling fins and air passages under engine

blower housing are blocked

1. Remove obstruction from cooling fins air

passages

2. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly

3. Oil level in crankcase is low

4. Engine load is excessive

1. Engine mounting bolts are loose

2. Loose cutter pulley, idler pulley or drive

pulley

2. Adjust the carburetor

3. Add oil to crankcase

4. Select a lower speed to reduce load

1. Tighten mounting bolts

2. Tighten the appropriate pulley

Mower vibrates abnormally

3. Cutter assembly is unbalanced

4. Cutter assembly is loose

3. Replace broken blades in sets

4. Tighten securing nut

Cutter does not rotate

Mower does not drive

1. Cutter drive belt is worn, loose or broken

2. Cutter drive belt is off pulley

1. Drive belt is worn, loose or broken

2. Drive belt is off pulley

1. Install new cutter drive belt

2. Install drive belt

1. Install new drive belt

2. Install drive belt

3. Unable to select speed on transaxle

3. Have machine serviced by Authorised

Service Dealer

Engine does not start, hard

to start, loses power, or fails

to keep running

1. Fuel tank is empty

2. Speed selected

3. Cutter Drive is engaged

4. Spark plug is loose

1. Fill fuel tank with petrol

2. Select Neutral

3. Disengage Cutter Drive

4. Tighten spark plug

5. Spark plug lead is loose or disconnected

from spark plug

6. Spark plug gap is incorrect

7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or defective in

some other way

5. Install spark plug lead on spark plug

6. Set gap between electrodes at 0.8mm

7. Install new correctly gapped spark plug

8. Wrong spark plug is used

9. Electrical connections are loose

8. Install correct spark plug

9. Check electrical system to ensure good

contact

10. Carburetor is adjusted incorrectly

11. Air cleaner is dirty

12. Vent hole in fuel tank is plugged

13. Dirt or water in fuel system

14. Dead battery

10. Adjust the carburetor

11. Clean the air cleaner element

12. Inspect and open vent

15. Defective points, condenser, ignition coil,

or ignition switch

13. Have machine serviced by Authorised

Service Dealer

16. Module or switch is defective

Engine does not idle or idles

Poorly

1. Air cleaner is dirty

1. Clean air cleaner element

2. Add oil to crankcase

3. Remove obstruction from cooling fins

and air passages

2. Oil level in crankcase is low

3. Cooling fins and air passages under engine

blower housing are plugged

4. Idle speed is too low or high speed mixture

is incorrect

4. Adjust the carburetor

5. Dirt or water is in fuel system

5. Have machine serviced by Authorised

Service Dealer

6. Vent hole in fuel tank is plugged

7. Spark plug is pitted, fouled or defective in

some other way

6. Clean fuel tank vent

7. Install new correctly gapped spark plug

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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST

ITEM

PART No.

DESCRIPTION

* COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A07937

A12005

A07999

A12001

A12002

A12009

A12010

A12011

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Cap

Fuel Tank Bracket

Fuel Tank Strap – Front

Fuel Tank Strap – Rear

Fuel Line – ¼ ID

Hose Clamp

Fuel Line Retainer ½” Copper Half Clip

¼” x ⅝” UNC Hex Bolt

¼” UNC Std. Nyloc Nut

73 AS 5-5 Blind Rivet

Filter – Cent Cap

A03422

A03421

Vent Cap

5/16” Shakeproof Washer

Fuel Tank Caution Label

A12019

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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST

ITEM

PART No.

DESCRIPTION

* COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A10260

A10041

A10280

A10248

A00980

A10250

A10243

A10276

A10265

A10273

A10277

A10057

A06318

A07652

A06316

A07616

A07617

A07615

A01275

A07657

A07971

A12047

A12284

A05417

A07649

A12234

A12263

A12264

A04006

A01080

A07755

A10178

A07745

A07736

A07750

A07751

A07897

Chassis Assembly

Height Selector Shaft Assembly

Cutterhead Engage. Selector Assembly

Drive Selector Pedal Assembly

Cutterhead Selector Arm Assembly

Pedal Arm Assembly

Pedal Assembly

Front Bumper Bar Assembly

Engagement Shaft Assembly

Push Rod Assembly

Engagement Rod Assembly

Cutterhead Engage. Arm Assembly

Selector Lever

Lever Knob

Cutterhead Lifting Rod

Park Brake Rod

Knob

Pedal Rubber

Nylon Bush

End Cap

Spacer

Decal – Floor Panel

Decal – Forward-Reverse

Rubber Washer

Swivel Block

Spring Guide

Spring

Spring Clip

Swivel Block

Rear Support Assembly

Spring

Front Arm

Retaining Washer

Spacer

Sleeve

Poprivet – 73AS 5-5

Rollpin – ⅛“ x ⅞”

Rollpin ¼” x 1⅛”

Split Pin – ⅛” x ¼”

Setscrew – 5/16” x 2” UNC. Hex

Bolt – 5/16” x ⅝” UNC. Washer Face

Setscrew – ⅜” x 1¼” UNF. Hex

Setscrew – ⅜” x 1” UNC. Hex

Bolt – ⅜” x ½” UNC. Hex

Setscrew – ⅜” x 2” UNC. Hex

Bolt – ⅜” x 1¾” UNF. HT. Hex

Nut – 5/16” UNC. Hex

Nut – ⅜” UNC. Hex

Nut – ⅜” UNF. Hex

Nyloc Nut – 5/16” UNC.

Nyloc Nut – ⅜” UNC. Thin

Nyloc Nut – ⅜” UNF. Thin

Nyloc Nut – M12 x 1.75P

Washer – 5/16” x ⅞” x 16G Flat

Washer – 5/16” Internal Shakeproof

Washer – ⅜” x ¾” x 16G Flat

Washer – ⅜” Internal Shakeproof

Washer – 12

Washer ⅝” x 1” x 16G Flat

Drive Selector Pedal Rubber

Setscrew – 5/16” x 1½” UNF. H.T.

Nyloc Nut – 5/16” UNF.

Cotter Pin

A12102

A04034

Roll Pin – 5/32” x 1¼”

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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST

ITEM

PART No.

DESCRIPTION

* COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A07691

A10212

A10269

A07092

A07948

A02289

A07953

A12282

A07150

A07634

A10270

A10225

A07198

A02051

A10048

A07949

A10047

A00447

A01585

A01687

A07160

A07161

A01891

A10807

A04004

Steering Wheel

Steering Shaft Assembly

Layshaft Assembly

Self-Lube Bush

Retaining Washer

Circlip

Steering Gear Mount Block

Tie Rod

Tie Rod End

18a

18b

Tie Rod

Steering Block Assembly

Front Beam Assembly

Grease Nipple

Woodruff key

Stub Axle Assembly RH.

Layshaft Spacer

Stub Axle Assembly LH.

Front Wheel Assembly

Tyre

Tube

Male Hub

Female Hub

Wheel Bearing

Spacer

Roll Pin

⅝” UNF Nyloc Nut

⅜” X 1½” UNC Hex Bolt

Ratchet Plate

A02103

A04006

⅜” x ¾” x 16G Flat Washer

⅝” x 1½” UNF HT. Hex Bolt

5/16” UNC Hex Nut

¾” x 1½” x 14G Flat Washer

5/16” x ¾” UNC Hex Setscrew

Nut Special

⅜” UNC Thin Nyloc Nut

3/32” Dia x ½” Split Pin

5/16” INT. Shakeproof Washer

⅛” Dia x 1¼” Split Pin

Washer – 5/16” Flat

Nyloc Nut – 5/16” UNC Hex.

A02533

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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST

ITEM PART No.

DESCRIPTION

ITEM PART No.

DESCRIPTION

*COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A12042

A12063

A12041

A12037

A12088

A12276

A12110

A07744

1502520

A12209

A06351

A02051

A12064

A12112

A12202

A12281

A02476

A12057

A08618

A12242

A10249

A12217

A10275

A12210

A06349

A08570

A10268

A12244

A10242

A10252

A05086

A12065

A12111

A12048

A12097

A02520

A07535

A10266

A10246

A07723

A12203

A10253

A10245

A06124

A12265

A12093

A03006

A01080

A12201

A12022

A01493

A10279

A10264

A12083

A07198

A12077

Drive Plate

100

101

A10262

A10281

A12234

A02474

A12216

A07715

A12246

A07755

Engagement Pivot Assembly

Control Rod Assembly

Swivel Block

Bush

Neutral Plate

Pivot Bush

Neutral Rod

Swivel Block

Spring

Setscrew 3/16” x ½” RH. Phillips Head

Setscrew ¼” x ⅝” UNC. Hex

Setscrew 5/16” x ¾” UNC. Hex

Setscrew 5/16” x ¾” UNC. Sq. Head

Bolt 5/16” x 1¼” UNC. Hex

Setscrew 5/16” x 2” UNC. Hex

Bolt 5/16” x 3” UNC. Hex

Bolt ⅜” x 1¼” UNC. Hex

Setscrew 7/16” x 1” UNF. HT. Hex

Bolt M12 x 1.75P x 55 Hex

Bolt M12 x 1.75p x 100 Hex

Nyloc Nut 3/16” UNC.

Nyloc Nut 5/16” UNC.

Nyloc Nut ⅜” UNC.

Nyloc Nut M12 x 1.75P

Nyloc Nut ⅝” UNP.

Nut 5/16” UNC. Hex

Nut ⅜” UNC. Hex

Nut ⅜” UNC. Hex Washer Face

Nut ⅝” UNF. Hex

Nut M20 x 1.5P Hex

Nut ¼” UNC. Hex

Washer ¼” Shakeproof

Washer 5/16” Shakeproof

Washer 5/16” Flat

Washer ⅜” Shakeproof

Washer ⅜” Flat

Washer ⅝” Flat

Washer Special

Poprivet SB 6-5 Blind

Bearing

Grease Nipple

Pivot Bush

Washer 5/16” x & ⅞” x 18g Flat

Spring

Friction Disc

Friction Plate

Drive Shaft

Bearing Clamp

Clip

Shim

Bearing

Circlip

Sprocket

Chain-Primary

Woodruff Key

Bearing

Bearing Flangette

Belt

Return Pulley

Bearing

Spacer

A12229

Circlip

Spacer

Tab Washer Assembly

Spacer

Idler Sprocket Assembly

Chain Secondary

Sprocket

Spacer

Lock Washer Assembly

Spacer

Rear Axle Assembly

Disc Brake Assembly

Woodruff Key

Bearing

Bearing Flangette

Wheel Hub

Woodruff key

Spacer

Tyre

Rear Wheel Assembly

Rear Rim Assembly

Valve Stem

Spacer

Brake Caliper Assembly

Brake Arm Assembly

Brake Pad

Brake Rod

Spring

R-Clip

A07763

A07286

A12043

A12271

A03126

A12116

Engine Pulley

Spacer-Pulley

Key

Belt Guard Assembly

Engagement Lever Assembly

Pivot Bolt

Grease Nipple

Fibre Washer

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ITEM

PART No.

DESCRIPTION

* COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A07539

A07704

A12255

A10272

A12252

A06312

A07699

A12089

A07701

A12101

A10271

A12260

A12261

A07785

A12272

A12273

A12274

A12275

A07985

A07705

A12247

A12249

A06406

A05419

A12073

A01427

A10257

A12099

A05424

A12098

A12104

S2501054

A06225

A06158

A02315

A07675

S3521047

A07769

Seat

Seat Panel

Chain Guard

Rear Cowl Assembly

Cutterhead Engagement Rack

Height Adjustment Rack

Footrest LH

Footrest RH

Footrest Rubber LH

Footrest Rubber RH

Front Cowl Assembly

Back Panel

Decal – Control Panel

Decal – Vehicle Maintenance

Decal – LH Front

Decal – RH Front

Decal – LH Rear

Decal – RH Rear

Throttle Control

Rubber Bumper

Clamp Bar

Clamp Bar Rod

Safety Switch

Switch Mount Plate

Shim

Seat Switch Assembly

Seat Switch Button

Seat Switch Spring

Seat Switch Base Plate

Spade Clip

Avdel Fastener

Drain Cock

Drain Tube

Bush

Plug

Bolt – Special

Setscrew – 5/16” x 1” UNC. Hex

Setscrew – 5/16” x ⅝” UNC. Hex Washerface

Setscrew – ¼” x ¾” UNC. Hex

Setscrew – ¼” x ½” UNC. Hex

Bolt – 3/16” x ¾” M/T. Slotted

Washer – 5/16” ⅝” x 18G

Washer – 5/16” Internal Shakeproof

Washer ¼” Internal Shakeproof

Nyloc Nut - ⅜” UNC.

Nut – ⅜” UNC. Hex Presset

Nyloc Nut – 5/16” UNC. Hex

Nut – 5/16” UNC Hex

Wing Nut – ¼” UNC

Nut – ¼” UNC. Hex

Speed Nut – 3/16” BSW

Poprivet – 73AS 5-5

Poprivet – 73SS 5-5

Decal – Height Adjustment

Decal – Cutter Drive

Decal – Rover

Brace

Decal Patent Pending

Seat Switch Plate

A06479

A12253

A03409

A12279

A12280

A07902

Setscrew – 5/16” x ¾” UNC. Hex

Switch Seal

A12289

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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST

ITEM

PART No.

DESCRIPTION

* COMMON HARDWARE ITEM

A10222

A07195

A07993

A12268

A07730

A07755

A07744

A06359

A01374

A02304

A00987

A07752

A07732

A07733

A07746

A07991

A04006

A10267

A06124

A02474

A10221

A02018

A02227

A00999

A00992

Cutterhead Assembly

Spindle Washer

Pulley

V-Belt

Spindle Housing

Swivel Block

Bearing

Cutterhead Spindle

Felt Washer

Spacer Boss

Cutterhead Chute Assembly

Spring Cutterhead Chute

U-Bolt Cutterhead

Washer Plate

Back Plate

C/H Pulley Belt Guide

Brake Plate Assembly

Brake Pad

Bushes

Brake Rod Assembly

Roll Pin

Brake Pad Rivets

Disc Boss Assembly

Disc Assembly

A07873

Blade

─

⅜” x 1” UNF HT. Hex S/S

Available in Kit A00673 Item 30

B.N.W. Set

¾” UNF Hex Nut

E Retainer

A00673

A02282

─

⅜” UNC Hex Nut

Available in Kit A00673 Item 30

⅜” x ¾” x 16G Flat Washer

⅜” INT. Shakeproof Washer

Available in Kit A00673 Item 30

Warning Label

Key

Warning Label

⅜” x 1¼” UNC Hex Bolt

⅜” UNC Thin Nyloc Nut

⅜” x 1¼” UNC Hex Setscrew

Spring Pin

A12106

A07597

A02571

A01080

A07989

Spring-Cutterhead Brake Rod

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Warranty Conditions:

Australia Only

Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited warrant that this machine is

This warranty excludes fair wear and tear, or any damage

caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as blades, blade

bolts, v-belts and spark plugs, which can be subjected to use

beyond their normal intended working capacity, are also

excluded.

free from defects in material and workmanship. This

warranty is limited to making good or replacing any part

which appears upon inspection by the manufacturer or his

agent to be defective in material or workmanship.

The engine used to power this machine is warranted by the

manufacturer whose warranty statement has been

included with the machine. As the warranty for the engine

may differ from the warranty for the other components, you

are advised to read the engine manufacturer’s warranty

carefully.

This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been

used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the

manufacturer’s written authority.

The above warranty does not exclude any condition or

warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any

other relevant legislation which implies any condition which

cannot be excluded.

For other items this warranty shall apply for a period of 12

months from date of purchase except for products used

commercially where the warranty is limited to 90 days.

REMEMBER:

PROOF OF PURCHASE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

OWNER AND IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO WARRANTY WORK

BEING UNDERTAKEN. REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY

AN AUTHORISED DEALER AND GENUINE SPARE PARTS

MUST BE USED OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.

This warranty does not obligate the manufacturer, his

agents or dealers to bear the transport costs incurred in the

repair or replacement of any defective part.

For your record:

Dealer………………………………..…………………

Date of Purchase…………………………………..

Model……………………………………………………

Serial No……………………………………………….

Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited reserves the right to make changes of and add

improvements upon its product at any time without notice or obligation.

The Company also reserves the right to discontinue manufacture of any

product at its discretion at any time.

Head Office and Factory

Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited

155 Fison Ave., Eagle Farm,

Brisbane, Qld. 4007

Ph: (07) 868 0222

Telex: AA41930

Fax: (07) 868 1010

Queensland/N.T.

155 Fison Ave.,

Eagle Farm,

Brisbane, 4007.

Ph: (07) 868 0255

Telex: AA41930

Fax: (07) 868 1010

New South Wales

11 Cooper Street,

Smithfield,

Sydney, 2164.

Ph: (02) 725 1877

Fax: (02) 609 5710

Victoria/Tasmania

28 Treforest Drive,

Clayton,

Melbourne, 3168

Ph: (03) 565 6500

Fax: (03) 543 8675

South Australia

377 Cross Road,

Edwardstown,

Adelaide, 5039

Ph: (08) 371 0100

Fax: (08) 297 8404

Western Australia

104 Belgravia Street,

Belmont,

Perth, 6104

Ph (09) 277 1288

Fax: (09) 478 1769

New Zealand

Auckland

Rover Mowers Limited

122 Stoddard Road

Mt.Roskill, Auckland 4.

Ph: (09) 694 701

(09) 699 625

Fax: (09) 695 239

Telex: NZ60509

4─90

04012204/12

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