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Rover 53179 - page 1
W arranty Conditions A USTRALIA &N EW Z EALAND O NL Y For your r ecord: Dealer ’ s Name: .............................................................................................................. Dealer ’ s Address: .......................................................................................................... Dealer ’ s Ph ...
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Rover 53179 - page 2
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety and Instruction decals that are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Ride On Mower . Replace any that become damaged or illegible. 16 SAFETY FEA TURES - T raction drive, blade drive and safety - Low centre of gravity , stable wide track interlock - Enclosed drives - Parking brake - Full footrests - Convenient - eas ...
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Rover 53179 - page 3
SPECIFICA TIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING ROVER RANGER Model No 53179 Engine Make Briggs & Stratton Engine Model No. 215907 Engine Power 10.5 Hp. Fuel Capacity 2.27 Litres Oil Capacity 1.4 Litres (no filter) Spark Plug T ype Champion RC12YC Spark Plug Gap 0.7 to 0.8mm Engine Oil Refer to manufacturers instructions TRANSMISSION Auto-Drive system consists ...
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Rover 53179 - page 4
DESCRIPTION QTY USE LOOSE P AR TS KIT Steering wheel 1 On steering shaft Roll Pin 1 Secure steering wheel to shaft Stone guard assembly 1 Fitted to cutterhead Spring stone guard 1 On stone guard pivot rod “E” Clip 1 In groove in pivot rod Ignition keys 2 T o start machine Plug spanner 1 Plug removal and fitting Pop Rivets 2 Seat safety switch S ...
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Rover 53179 - page 5
4 INST ALLING THE BA TTER Y 1. Remove the battery as follows (a) remove the terminal cables from the battery . (b) undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar . 2. The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should be done by adding 33% strength battery acid to each cell until the plates are covered. Electrolyte must be purchased from a local b ...
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Rover 53179 - page 6
MAINTENANCE Fig. 28 Fig. 26 12 TO FIT NEW BEL T 4. Ensure that the peg on rack assembly (A) engages in the front slot of cam plate assembly . (B) Fig. 26 5. Fit new drive belt around pulleys. 6. Draw the spring plate back into position and secure. Check that the spring finger (C) engages in the first couple of teeth on the rack assembly . Fig. 26 F ...
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Rover 53179 - page 7
6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO - DRIVE OPERA TION Forward and reverse movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. Ground speed of the ride-on mower 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 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 8
7 7. Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the oil filler tube due to- (a) Using a funnel not cleaned of dirt or grit, or , (b) T opping up with contaminated oil stored in an unclean container . 8. Lack of oil. It is important to- (a) Check the oil level regularly (Every 5 hours of operation) (b) Maintain a full sump. Periodically check the mac ...
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Rover 53179 - page 9
MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE Refer engine manufacturers’ instructions. 1. Place the machine on a level surface. Start and run the engine for a period to warm the oil. Fig. 8 2. Fit the drain tube to the drain fitting. Fig. 8 3. Place an oil pan under the end of drain tube. 4. Open the drain fitting about 1 turn and allow the oil to drain completely . 5 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 10
MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE Refer engine manufacturers’ instructions. 1. Place the machine on a level surface. Start and run the engine for a period to warm the oil. Fig. 8 2. Fit the drain tube to the drain fitting. Fig. 8 3. Place an oil pan under the end of drain tube. 4. Open the drain fitting about 1 turn and allow the oil to drain completely . 5 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 11
7 7. Dirt or abrasives entering the engine via the oil filler tube due to- (a) Using a funnel not cleaned of dirt or grit, or , (b) T opping up with contaminated oil stored in an unclean container . 8. Lack of oil. It is important to- (a) Check the oil level regularly (Every 5 hours of operation) (b) Maintain a full sump. Periodically check the mac ...
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Rover 53179 - page 12
6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO - DRIVE OPERA TION Forward and reverse movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. Ground speed of the ride-on mower 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 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 13
MAINTENANCE Fig. 28 Fig. 26 12 TO FIT NEW BEL T 4. Ensure that the peg on rack assembly (A) engages in the front slot of cam plate assembly . (B) Fig. 26 5. Fit new drive belt around pulleys. 6. Draw the spring plate back into position and secure. Check that the spring finger (C) engages in the first couple of teeth on the rack assembly . Fig. 26 F ...
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Rover 53179 - page 14
4 INST ALLING THE BA TTER Y 1. Remove the battery as follows (a) remove the terminal cables from the battery . (b) undo the wingnuts and remove the clamp bar . 2. The battery is not filled with Electrolyte. This should be done by adding 33% strength battery acid to each cell until the plates are covered. Electrolyte must be purchased from a local b ...
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Rover 53179 - page 15
DESCRIPTION QTY USE LOOSE P AR TS KIT Steering wheel 1 On steering shaft Roll Pin 1 Secure steering wheel to shaft Stone guard assembly 1 Fitted to cutterhead Spring stone guard 1 On stone guard pivot rod “E” Clip 1 In groove in pivot rod Ignition keys 2 T o start machine Plug spanner 1 Plug removal and fitting Pop Rivets 2 Seat safety switch S ...
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Rover 53179 - page 16
SPECIFICA TIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING ROVER RANGER Model No 53179 Engine Make Briggs & Stratton Engine Model No. 215907 Engine Power 10.5 Hp. Fuel Capacity 2.27 Litres Oil Capacity 1.4 Litres (no filter) Spark Plug T ype Champion RC12YC Spark Plug Gap 0.7 to 0.8mm Engine Oil Refer to manufacturers instructions TRANSMISSION Auto-Drive system consists ...
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Rover 53179 - page 17
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety and Instruction decals that are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Ride On Mower . Replace any that become damaged or illegible. 16 SAFETY FEA TURES - T raction drive, blade drive and safety - Low centre of gravity , stable wide track interlock - Enclosed drives - Parking brake - Full footrests - Convenient - eas ...
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Rover 53179 - page 18
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * Know your controls. Read the owner ’ s manual carefully . Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an 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 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 19
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * Know your controls. Read the owner ’ s manual carefully . Learn how to stop the engine quickly in an 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 ...
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Rover 53179 - page 20
W arranty Conditions A USTRALIA &N EW Z EALAND O NL Y For your r ecord: Dealer ’ s Name: .............................................................................................................. Dealer ’ s Address: .......................................................................................................... Dealer ’ s Ph ...
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