Rover Rancher 547/42 Manual

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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

O ’peratOr s Manual

Form No. 769-05660

(January 25, 2010)

Rover Rancher 1742 Lawn Tractor

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of

this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit us on the web at www. .comrovermowers .au◊

Call a Customer Support Representative at (1800) 80 -3 537

Write to • • , Rover Mowers c/o MTD Products Australia 6 Zenith Rd Dandenong South VIC, 3175

Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Tractor. It was carefully Rover

engineered to provide excellent performance when properly

operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and

maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other

persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the

recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent

product information available at the time of printing. Review

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,

its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated

in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve

the right to change product specifications, designs and

equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,

phone your local authorized service dealer or contact us Rover

directly. ’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website Rover

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want

to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to and side of the right left

machine are observed from the operating position

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related

issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications,

warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s

Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your

machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the

information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the

model plate by looking beneath the seat. This information will

be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site,

Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized service

dealer.

M nOdel uMber

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To The Owner

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & .................................................. 8Set-Up

Controls ...................................................................12

Operati ................................................................on 15

Maintenance & Adjustment..................................19

Service .................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting .................................................... 29

Replacement Parts ................................................ 30

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 32

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

Table of Contents

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Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the

machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbol Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to

assemble and operate

DANGER— ROTATING BLADES

Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.

DANGER— ROTATING BLADES

Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the

blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS

This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.

BYSTANDERS

Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

operation.

WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION

Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.

WARNING— HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine

and muffler to cool before touching.

DANGER — ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover

or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

WARNING— TOWING

Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns.

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Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

or a fence post

Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope)

15°

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees

(a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding

mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Tractor Set-Up

Moving The Tractor Manually

To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the

neutral position.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is

off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition

key before removing the shipping brace.

Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag 1.

found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Fig. 3-1.

While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, 2.

remove the shipping brace with your right hand by

grasping it between your thumb and index finger and

rotating it clockwise.

WARNING! The shipping brace is used for

packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the

shipping brace before operating your lawn tractor.

WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of

throwing objects. Operating the riding mower

without the discharge cover in the proper operating

position could result in serious personal injury and/

or property damage.

Contents of Crate

One Lawn Tractor• One Oil Drain Tube• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler•

One Lawn Tractor Operator’s Manual• One Kohler Engine Operator’s •

Manual

Figure 3-1

Assembly & Set-Up

Adjusting the Seat

To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat forward and loosen

the seat adjustment knob. Slide the seat forward or rearward to

the desired position; then tighten the adjustment knob. Release

the seat. See Fig. 3-4.

WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure

the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the

parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull

back on seat until it clicks into place.

Gas and Oil

The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of

two and three-fourths gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning

it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days

old), unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill the tank.

WARNING! Use extreme care when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine

indoors or while the engine is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However,

you MUST check the oil level before operating.

CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before

each use as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.

Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may result in

serious damage to your engine.

Figure 3-4

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Systems Indicator

Monitor

Brake Pedal Drive Pedal

Deck Lift Lever

Cup Holder

Fuel Tank Cap Throttle/Choke

Control

Ignition Switch

Module

Parking Brake/

Cruise Control

Lever

PTO (Blade Engage)

Handle

Shift Lever

Fuel Level Indicator

Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and

described on the following pages.

WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and

instructions in this manual, including the entire

Operation section, before attempting to operate

this machine. Failure to comply with all safety rules

and instructions may result in personal injury.

Throttle/Choke Control

The throttle/choke control is located on the right

side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls

the speed of the engine and, when pushed all the

way forward, closes the choke for cold starting.

When set in a given position, the throttle will

maintain a uniform engine speed.

NOTE: When operating the tractor with the

cutting deck engaged, be certain that the

throttle/choke control is always in the FAST

(rabbit) position.

Figure 4-1

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the left

front side of the tractor along the

running board. The brake pedal can be

used for sudden stops or setting the

parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully

depressed to activate the safety

interlock switch when starting the tractor.

Seat Adjustment Knob (not shown)

The seat adjustment knob is located below the front/left of the

seat. The knob allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of

the operator’s seat. Refer to the Assembly and Set-Up section of

this manual for more detailed instructions.

Controls and Features

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender,

the deck lift lever is used to change

the height of the cutting deck. To

use, move the lever to the left, then

place in the notch best suited for

your application.

Ignition Switch Module

WARNING! Never

leave a running

machine unattended.

Always disengage

PTO, set parking

brake, stop engine

and remove key to

prevent unintended

starting.

To start the engine, insert the key

into the ignition switch and turn

clockwise to the position. START

Release the key into the position once NORMAL MOWING MODE

the engine has fired.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the

STOP position.

CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to

both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The

Engine in the Operation section of this manual for

detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch

Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE

CAUTION MODE.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located on the right side

of the tractor, along the running board. Press

the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor

to travel forward. Ground speed is also

controlled with the drive pedal. The further

forward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster

the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to

its original position when it’s not pressed.

Shift Lever

The Shift Lever is used to shift the tractor’s drive

from Forward, Reverse and Neutral.

Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD

When the ignition key is

rotated out of the STOP

position but not into

the START position, the

system’s indicator monitor

displays the battery’s

output, in volts, on its

LCD for approximately

five seconds, after which

it displays an hour glass

and the hours of tractor

operation. Once the

tractor is started, the

monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of

tractor operation on its LCD.

NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the

ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of

whether the engine is started.

The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of

maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will

alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five

minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The

maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102,

150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five

minutes every time the tractor’s engine has been started during

this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires, change

the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of this

Operator’s Manual.

Brake

If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the

tractor’s engine, depress the brake pedal.

PTO (Blade Engage)

If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor’s

engine, move PTO lever into the disengaged (OFF) position.

Oil

It is normal for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is

cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,

while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and

check the engine oil level as instructed in this Owner’s Manual.

Battery

It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is

cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,

while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge

or the engine’s charging system is not generating sufficient

amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service

section of this manual or have the charging system checked by

your authorized service dealer.

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Fuel Level Indicator

The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the

tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas

tank.

PTO / Blade Engage Handle

Activating the PTO engages power to

the cutting deck or other (separately

available) attachments. Push forward

on the

PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it.

Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back

to disengage the power to the cutting

deck or other (separately available)

attachments.

NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be in the disengaged

(OFF) position when starting the engine.

Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever

Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel

below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/

Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking

brake and the cruise control Refer to the Operation

section of this manual for detailed instructions

regarding the parking brake.

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the

operator leaves the seat with the engine running

or the engine will automatically shut off.

NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be engaged

at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the

operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will

automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal

mowing ground speed.

WARNING! Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent

unintended starting.

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Safety Interlock Switches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the

protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever

malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized

service dealer.

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from •

cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,

and the PTO (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged

(OFF) position.

The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves •

the seat before engaging the parking brake.

WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was

designed for your safety and protection.

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for

Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.1.

Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) 2.

position.

Engage the tractor’s parking brake.3.

Activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke 4.

control all the way forward into the choke position.

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. 5.

After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the

NORMAL MOWING position.

CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the START

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing

so may cause damage to your engine’s electric

starter.

After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.6.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the

tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the

engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the

engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.

Repair the damage before restarting and operating.

If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage 1.

lever in the disengaged (OFF) position.

Place the throttle control near the SLOW position.2.

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP 3.

position.

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 4.

unintended starting.

Operation

Driving The Tractor

WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed

and sudden stops.

Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. 1.

Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward 2.

until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1.

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear, 3.

and with your tractor parking break on, move the shift

lever into the reverse position. Lightly press the brake

pedal to release the parking break and then slowly press

the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the

direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.

Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before

moving the shift lever from forward to reverse or

vice versa.

WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor

without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage lever in

the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the

parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also

turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.

Reverse Caution Mode

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module

allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)

engaged.

NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating

the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always

look down and behind before and while backing. Do

not operate the tractor when children or others are

around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone

enters the area.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:

NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous 1.

page.

Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position 2.

to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the

key switch module. See Fig. 5-2.

Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular 3.

Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.

The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key

switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-2.

Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be 4.

driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

Always look down and behind before and while backing to 5.

make sure no children are around. After resuming forward

motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:

The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING a.

position or STOP position or

The operator leaves the seat.b.

Indicator

Light

Reverse

Push Button

Stop

Position

Start

Position

Reverse

Caution Mode

Position

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-1

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Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes

where you may operate the tractor safely.

WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in

excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-⁄

feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and

cause serious injury.

Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.•

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on •

slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden •

objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be •

made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly

increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary •

to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and

carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor

over backward.

Engaging the Parking Brake/

Setting the Cruise Control

NOTE: The parking break and cruise control are controlled by

the same lever. If using the brake when engaging the parking

brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will engage. If using

the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control

lever, the cruise control will engage.

Parking Brake

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the

seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically

shut off.

To set the parking brake:

Press the brake pedal completely down with your left foot 1.

and hold it in that position.

Push the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and 2.

hold it in that position.

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.3.

Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control 4.

lever.

After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the

down position. If it doesn’t, the parking brake is not engaged.

Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake.

To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal.

WARNING! Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking

brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent

unintended starting.

Cruise Control

WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever

while traveling in reverse.

To set the cruise control:

Slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal with your 1.

right foot until the desired speed is achieved.

Lightly press the parking brake/cruise control lever 2.

downward and hold it in that position.

Remove your foot from the drive pedal.3.

Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control 4.

lever.

After completing step 3, the drive pedal should remain in the

down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward

speed. If it doesn’t, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat

steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control.

To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the drive pedal or

the brake pedal.

NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set at the tractor’s fastest

ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the

tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal

mowing ground speed.

To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when

cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the

cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Shift the

shift lever to the Reverse position. Then slowly press the drive

pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then

place it in the notch best suited for your application.

Operating the Headlights

The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of

the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is

moved to the STOP position.

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Engaging the PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other

(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:

Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) 1.

position.

Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged 2.

(ON) position.

NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the Throttle/Choke

control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most

efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available)

attachments.

Mowing

WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a

thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,

children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine

while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

The following information will be helpful when using the cutting

deck with your tractor.

WARNING! Plan your mowing pattern to avoid

discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks,

bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging

material against a wall or obstruction which may

cause discharged material to ricochet back toward

the operator.

Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit •

or grass collector is installed.

Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed •

growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the •

FAST (rabbit) position while mowing.

For best results, it is recommended that the first two laps •

be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center.

After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the

discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will

give a better appearance to the lawn.

Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or •

extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns,

NOT clear brush.

Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.•

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