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WARRANTY

General•RoverMowersLimitedwarrantthismachineoraccessoryisfreeofdefectsinmaterialand

workmanship.•Claimsarelimitedtomakinggoodorreplacinganypartfounddefectivebythemanufacturer

orhisagent.•Thewarrantyperiodshallapplyfromthedateofpurchaseforaperiodof: -12monthsfordomesticuse -90daysforcommercialuse•WarrantyappliestoAustraliaandNewZealandonly.

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 ThiswarrantydoesnotexcludeanyconditionsorwarrantyimpliedbytheTradePracticesAct1974oranyotherrelevantlegislation.

EnginesotherthanSuzukiarewarrantedbytheenginemanufacturerandcoulddifferfromthewarrantyoftherestofthemachine.

Refertotheenginemanual(ifincluded)orconsultthenearestengineservicedealer.

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.

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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.

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Lawn King Hydrostatic DriveModel Nos. 29274 29255 29257

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EXTENDEDWARRANTY:Fordomesticuseonly,a24monthextendedwarrantyapplies.Itrequiresthecustomertocompletethe‘2Yearwarrantyregistrationcard’,andforwardalongwithacopyofthecashregisterreceiptto‘Warranty,RoverMowersLimited”.Normalwarrantyexclusionsaslistedstillapply.

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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. Coolingfinsandairpassages 2. Removeobstructionfrom underengineblowerhousingareblocked. passages. 3. Engineloadisexcessive. 3. Selectalowerspeedtoreduceload. 4. Air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean air cleaner element. 5. Dirtorwaterisinfuelsystem. 5. Havemachineservicedby AuthorisedServiceDealer. 6. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 6. Adjustthecarburettor. 7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped defectiveinsomeotherway. sparkplug.

Engineoverheats. 1. Coolingfinsandairpassages 1. Removeobstructionfrom underengineblowerhousingareblocked. coolingfinsandairpassages. 2. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 2. Adjustthecarburettor. 3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase. 4. Engineloadisexcessive. 4. Selectalowerspeedtoreduce load.

Mowervibratesabnormally. 1. Enginemountingboltsareloose. 1. Tightenmountingbolts. 2. Loosecutterpulley,idlerpulleyor 2. Tightentheappropriatepulley. drivepulley. 3. Cutterassemblyisunbalanced. 3. Replacebrokenbladesissets. 4. Cutterassemblyisloose. 4. Tightensecuringnut.

Cutterdoesnotrotate. 1. Cutterdrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewcutterdrivebelt. 2. Cutterdrivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installcutterdrivebelt.

Mowerdoesnotdrive. 1. Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewdrivebelt. 2. Drivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installdrivebelt. 3. Unabletoselectforwardorreverse. 3. Havemachineservicedby AuthorisedServiceDealer.

Enginedoesnotstart,hard 1. Fueltankisempty. 1. Fillfueltankwithpetrol.tostart,losespower,orfailsto 2. Speedselected. 2. SelectNeutral.keeprunning. 3. CutterDriveisengaged. 3. DisengageCutterDrive. 4. Sparkplugisloose. 4. Tightensparkplug. 5. Sparkplugleadislooseor 5. Installsparkplugleadon disconnectedfromsparkplug. sparkplug. 6. Sparkpluggapisincorrect. 6. Setgapbetweenelectrodesat 0.7mm to 0.8mm. 7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped defectiveinsomeotherway. sparkplug. 8. Wrongsparkplugisused. 8. Installcorrectsparkplug. 9. Electricalconnectionsareloose. 9. Checkelectricalsystemto ensuregoodcontact. 10.Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 10.Adjustthecarburettor 11.Aircleanerisdirty. 11.Cleantheaircleanerelement. 12.Ventholeinfueltankisblocked. 12.Inspectandopenvent. 13.Dirtorwaterinfuelsystem. 14.Deadbattery. 15.DefectiveElectronicIgnition 13.Havemachineservicedby System. AuthorisedServiceDealer. 16.DefectiveSafetySwitches.

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. Coolingfinsandairpassages 3. Removeobstructionfromcooling underengineblowerhousingare finsandairpassages. blocked. 4. Idlespeedistooloworhigh 4. Adjustthecarburettor. 5. Dirtorwaterisinfuelsystem. 5. Havemachineservicedby AuthorisedServiceDealer. 6. Ventholeinfueltankisblocked. 6. Cleanfueltankvent. 7. Sparkplugispittedfouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygappedspark defectiveinsomeotherway. plug.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGIf fitted with accessories, includingany authorisedRover accessories suchasGrassCatcher, thismowermay notcomplywithAS3792.1

• Knowyourcontrols.ReadtheOwner’sManualcarefully.Learnhowtostoptheenginequicklyinanyemergency.

• Donot allowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith theseinstructionstousethemower.Donotcarrypassengers.Makesurethelawnisclearofsticks,stones,bones,wireanddebris.Theycouldbethrownbytheblade.

• Donotmowwhilstpeople,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthemowingarea.

• Nevermowacrossthefaceofaslope,unlessthemower isdesignedforthispurpose.Exerciseextremecaution whenonslopes.Reducespeedonslopesandonsharp turnstopreventoverturningorlossofcontrol.• Do not stop or start suddenlywhen going uphill or

downhill.• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden

hazards.• Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipmenta)

useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints b) limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol c) donotturnsharply d) usecarewhenbackingup,and e) usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen suggestedintheowner’smanual.• Watchoutfortrafficwhencrossingoroperatingthemower

near roadways.• Stop theblades rotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.• Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

material towardbystandersnor allowanyonenear themachinewhileitisinoperation.

• Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition: a)disengageallclutchesandsecurecuttingunits b)settheparkingbrake,and c) stoptheengineandremovethekey.• Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachments a) beforerefuelling b) beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition c) beforeclearingblockages d) beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower e) afterstrikingaforeignobject(inspectthemowerfor

damageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand operatingtheequipment)and

f) ifmachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check immediately).

• Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornotinuse.

• Amoweroperatorshouldbeingoodphysicalandmentalhealthandnotundertheinfluenceofanydrugoralcoholwhichmightimpairvision,co‑ordinationorjudgement.

• It is advisable towear suitable eye protectionwhenoperating a mower.

ThisproductismanufacturedtocomplywithAustralianSafetyStandards.Ifnon‑genuinereplacementparts;includingblades;arefittedtothisproductitmaynolongermeetthatAustralianSafetyStandardandRoverMowersWarranty.Thefittingofnon‑genuinereplacementpartscould resultinaseriousinjury,and,ormachinemalfunctioningwhichmayresultinlitigationagainstthepersonorpersonsresponsibleforthealterations.

• Nevermowwhilebarefootorwearingopensandals,orthongs.Wearlongtrousersandheavyshoes.

• Mowonlyingooddaylight.• Before using, always visually inspect to see that

blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.

• Replacewornor damagedblades andbolts in sets topreservebalance.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS• Checkallnuts,boltsandscrewsoften,alwaysbesurethe

mowerisinsafeoperatingcondition.• Keepsafetydevices(guardsandswitches)inplaceand

in working order.• Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcher,orguards

providedbythemanufacturer,areinposition.• Ensure any sparepartsused complywith theoriginal

manufacturer’srecommendationsandspecifications.• Replacewornorfaultysilencer.• Keepengine freeofgrass, leavesor excessivegrease.

Thesecanbeafirehazard.• Refueloutdoorsonly.Donotsmokewhilefuellingengine.

Neverremovethecapofthefueltankoraddpetrolwhiletheengineisrunningortheengineishot.Removefuelcapslowlytorelieveanytankpressure.Ifpetrolisspilled,donotattempttostarttheenginebutmovemachineawayfromtheareaofthespillandavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilpetrolvapourshavedissipated.

• Checkforfuelleakswhilerefuellingorusingthemower.Ifafuelleakisfound,donotstartorruntheengineuntilthefuelleakisfixedandspilledfueliswipedaway.

• Donotoperatetheengineinaconfinedspacewhere exhaustfumes(carbonmonoxide)cancollect.• Alwaysmountthemowerontheoppositesidetothe dischargechute.• Start the engine carefully with the cutterhead

disengaged.• Donotover‑speedtheengineoraltergovernorsettings.

Excessivespeedisdangerousandshortensmowerlife.• Stoptheengineandremovethekeyswheneveryouleave

themower,evenforamoment.• Store themower inawell‑ventilated roomaway from

nakedflamessuchasmaybefoundinhotwaterheaters.• Do not lend or sell themowerwithout theOwner’s

Manual.

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Congratulations you have purchased a quality Australian made product made by a totally Australian owned Company (Rover Mowers Limited).ThismanualcoversthesafeoperationandmaintenanceoftheLAWNKINGTM and RANCHER HYDROTM Hydrostatic Drive ride-on mow-ers.PleasereadandunderstandthisOwnersManual,andtheaccompanyingenginemanufacturersmanual.Ifanypointisunclear,contactRoverMowersLimitedoranyauthorisedRoverMowerservicedealer.

To emphasise special information, the following format of text and symbols is used:

WARNING

Thesafetyoftheuserandothersmaybeinvolved. Personal injurymay resultshouldthisinformationbedisregarded.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to avoidmower damage and possible loss ofwarranty

CONTENTSPage

Safety Instructions ......................................................... iPreface ........................................................................... ii

1. Specifications

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 Installingthesteeringwheel ...............................1 2.2 Installingthestoneguard ...................................1 2.3 Installingthebattery ...........................................2 2.4 PrimingtheHydrostaticDrive ...........................2

3. Controls

3.1 Throttlecontrol ...................................................2 3.2 Ignitionswitch ....................................................2 3.3 Brakeclutchpedal ..............................................2 3.4 Parkingbrake ......................................................2 3.5 Drive pedal .........................................................3 3.6 Cutheightlever ..................................................3 3.7 CutterheadDriveswitch‑LawnKingTM .............3 3.8 Lightswitch‑LawnKingTM ................................3 3.9 SafetyInterlockswitch .......................................3 3.10Manualchoke‑20HPLawnKingTM ...................3

4. Before starting

4.1 Enginelubrication ..............................................3 4.2 Fuel .....................................................................4 4.3 Seatadjustment...................................................4

5. Operation

5.1 Tostarttheengine ..............................................4 5.2 To drive or mow .................................................4 5.3 Tostoptheengine ...............................................4 5.4 Engagingclutches...............................................4 5.5 Hydrostatic drive pedal control ..........................4 5.6 Cutterhead ..........................................................5

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6. Maintenance 6.1 Oilchange ..........................................................5 6.2 Lubricationpoints ............................................5 6.3 Cutterheadremoval ..........................................5 6.4 Wheelremoval .................................................6 6.5 Rearhubremoval ..............................................6 6.6 Rearhubfitment ...............................................6 6.7 Hydrostaticunitremoval ...................................6 6.8 Hydrostaticunitfitment ...................................6 6.9 Driverodneutraladjustment ............................6 6.10 Drivebeltadjustment .......................................6 6.11 Discbrakeadjustment .......................................7 6.12 Cutterheadleveling .......................................... 7 6.13 Cutterheadtilt ....................................................7 6.14 Cutterheadlowcutsetting .................................7 6.15 Cutterheaddisengagement‑RancherTM ...........7 6.16 Clutchadjustment‑LawnKingTM ....................8 6.17 Cutterheadbrakeadjustment‑RancherTM ........8 6.18 Cutterheadbrakepadreplacement‑RancherTM 8 6.19 Steeringgearadjustment ...................................8 6.20 Safetyinterlockadjustment ...............................8 6.21 Hydrostaticunit .................................................9 6.22 Frontaxlebeam .................................................9 6.23 Maintenancechart ...........................................10 6.24 Electrical system -13HP ..................................11 6.25 Electrical system- 15.5HP ...............................12 6.26 Electrical system- 16HP Honda Lawn KingTM 13

6.27 Electrical system- 18 & 20HP Lawn KingTM ..14 7. Trouble shooting ......................................................15

ILLUSTRATIONS .Figure2.2 InstallingtheStoneguard ............................1Figure2.3 DumpValve ................................................2Figure3.1 Lefthandview ............................................2Figure3.2 Righthandview ..........................................3Figure5.1 Footpedalcontrol .......................................4Figure6.2 Cutterheadtensionspring ...........................5Figure6.3 Cutterheadsupports ....................................5Figure6.4 Clutchrodadjustment ................................6Figure6.4a Fixedidlerpulley .........................................7Figure6.5 Brakeadjustment ........................................7Figure6.6 Cutterheadconbar .......................................8Figure6.7 Cutterheadliftrod ......................................8Figure6.8 Engagementrollers .....................................8Figure6.9 AdjustingtheCutterheadclutch .................8Figure6.10 Steeringshaftpivotblock ...........................9Figure6.11 BrakeClutchsafetyswitch .........................9Figure6.12 Cutterheadsafetyswitch ............................9Figure6.13 Electricalsystem‑RancherTM13hp ..........11Figure6.14 Electricalsystem‑RancherTM15.5hp .......12Figure6.15 Electricalsystem‑16HP Honda Lawn KingTM ..13Figure6.16 Electricalsystem‑18 & 20HP Lawn KingTM ....14


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1.1 Engine1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.2 TransmissionThehydrostaticdriveisanautomaticdrivesystemwhichprovidesvariablespeedcontrolinbothforwardandreverse,usingthefootpedal.Whenpressureisremovedfromthefootpedal,thedrivereturnstotheNeutralposition.Usethebrakeclutchpedaltostopthemachine.

WARNINGAlwaysapplytheParkingBrakebeforedismountingthemower.

1.4 Tyres- RancherTMFront‑13x5.00x6tubed140Kpa(20psi)pressureRear‑18x8.50x8tubed70Kpa(10psi)pressure

LAWN KINGTM onlyFront‑15x6.00x6tubed140kpa(20psi)pressureRear‑20x10.00x8tubed105kpa(15psi)pressure

1.5 Loose parts kit Description Quantity Steeringwheel 1 Roll pin 1 Stoneguard 1 Stoneguardspring 1 “E” clip 1 Ignition key 2 Plugspanner 1 Pop Rivets 2 OilDrainTube‑Honda 1 EngineOwnersManual 1 RoverOwnersManual 1 Seat panel springs LAWNKINGTM only 2

2. SETTING UP

2.1 Installing the steering wheel

1. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandaligntherollpinholes.

2. Insertadriftpunchpartiallythroughtheholesto maintainalignmentandinserttherollpin.3. Drivetherollpininuntilflushwiththeoutsideofthe

steeringwheel.

2.2 Installing the stoneguard (ReferFigure2.2)

1 Slip the stoneguard spring on to the long leg of thestoneguardpivotrod.

2. Twistthestoneguardspringandinsertthelonglegofthestoneguardpivotrodintotheforwardpivotbracketofthecutterhead.

3. Slidethestoneguardbacktoinserttheshortlegofthestoneguardpivotrodintotherearpivotbracketofthecutterhead.

4. Releasethestoneguardspring.5. Fit the“E”clip to thegrooveon the short legof the

stoneguardpivot.

Figure 2.2 -Installing the stoneguard .

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LAWN KINGTM ONLY1. Slidethesteeringshaftcoveroverthesteeringshaftwith

therestrictedendfirst.2. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

theshaftcoverinthegrooveonthebottomsideofthesteeringwheelboss.Pushdownonthesteeringwheeltilltherollpinholesareinalignmentandinsertadrifttomaintainalignment.Note:therollpinshouldcomefittedtothesteeringwheelreadyforinstallation,ifnotpartiallydrivetherollpinintothesteeringwheelhubsothatitisalmostflushwiththeinnerbore.

3. Drivetherollpinintill it isflushwiththeouterhub.Usingadriftcontinuedrivingtherollpinintillitisflushwiththecentrehuballowingtheshafttoextendupintothesteeringwheelboss.


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1.3 Cutterheads

760mm widecutpressedsteelcutterhead - RANCHERTM 13 and 15.5 HP - LAWNKINGTM

965mmwidecutpressedsteelcutterhead - RANCHERTM 15.5 HP - LAWNKINGTM

6.25 Electrical system - 15.5 hp

ModelNo: 28269 28268 29274 29255 29257Enginemake: B&S B&S Honda B&S B&SEngineno: 21A977 285H77 GXV530 31H777 441577Power - HP 13 15.5 16 18 20Fuelcap.‑Litres 6.5LitresOilcap.‑Litres 1.4 1.4 1.3c/wfilter 1.7c/wfilter 1.9c/wfilterOilgrade: Refertoengineowner'smanualsparkplug: RC12YC RC12YC NGKBPR5ES RC12YC RC12YCsparkpluggap: 0.7mmto0.8mm


2.3 Installing the battery

1 Remove thebattery from themower, and removefillercaps.

2. Add33%strengthbatteryelectrolytetoeachcellofthebatteryuntiltheplatesarecovered.

CAUTION

Do not overfill the battery.Acidwilloverflowontootherpartsofthemachineandseverecorrosionwillresult.

3. Charge the battery at 4amps/hour for a minimum of 6 hours.4. Whenthebatteryischarged,checkthattheplatesare

coveredwithelectrolyte,ifnot,addelectrolytetothecorrectlevel.Fitfillercapstobattery.

5. Refitthebatterytothemower.6. Connectthebatteryleadstothebattery:REDtothe

positive(+)terminal,BLACKtothenegative(‑) terminal.

2.4 Priming the Hydrostatic Drive (ReferFigure2.3)

CAUTION

Thehydrostatic drivemust be primedbyanauthorisedRoverServiceDealerbeforeinitialuse.

1. MovetheDumpValvetothefreewheel position.2. Starttheengineandreleasethebrakeclutch.3. Move the throttle control to approximately ½

throttle.

4. Depressthefootoperateddrivepedalandholddown-for5secondsintheforwardpositionandthen

release.

5. Depress the foot operated drive pedal and holddownfor5secondsinthereversepositionandthenrelease.

6. Repeatsteps4&5threetimesineachdirection.

7. SwitchtheengineOFFandremovekeys.

8. ReturntheDumpvalvetothedrive position.

CAUTION

MovingtheDumpValvetothefree-wheelpositionallowsthemowertobemovedaroundfreely.

3. CONTROLS

3.1 Throttle control (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedonthelefthandsideofthedashpanel.MarkedforSlow,FastandChokepositions.

Figure 3.1 Left hand view

3.2 Ignition switch (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedontherighthandsideofthedashpanel.MarkedforOff,OnandStartpositions.

3.3 Brake Clutch pedal (ReferFigure3.1)

Foot operated pedalmounted on the left hand side ofmachine.Depressing the pedal disengages the drive andengagesthediscbrake.

3.4 Parking brake (ReferFigure3.1)

Handoperatedknobmountedonthelefthandsideofthemachine.Parkingbrakeislockedonwhentheclutchbrakepedalisdepressedandtheparkingbrakeknobisengagedby lifting upward. Depressing the clutch brake pedalautomaticallyreleasestheparkingbrake.

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Figure 2.3 The dump valve

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3.5 Drive Pedal (ReferFigure3.2)

Locatedontherighthandsideofthemachinethefootpedalcontrolstheforward and reverse operation ofthemachine.

3.6 Cut height lever

RANCHERTM only

Combined lever located on the right hand side of themachine.TheCutter is disengaged and the brake ap-pliedwhen the lever ispulled rightbackandengagedwhenmovedforward.Markedwith8positionsfrom15to 65mm. (Figure3.2).

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Leverlocatedontherightsideofthemachinemarkedwith8positionsfrom15mmto65mm.(Figure3.2)

3.7 Cutterhead Drive Switch

LAWN KINGTM 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 fitted with headlights

Theheadlightswitchislocatedontherighthandsideofthedashboard.(Figure3.2)

3.9 Safety interlock systemThe safety interlock system has been designed for theoperators safety. It gives theRoverLAWNKINGTM and RANCHER HYDROTMthefollowingcharacteristics.ThesafetyinterlocksystemshouldNEVERbetamperedwith.

1.Theenginewillnotstartunless: a)Thedriveselectorisintheneutralposition. b)Thecutterheadisdisengaged. c)Thebrakeclutchpedalisdepressedandtheparking

Brake locked on. d)Theoperatorisseated.

2. Theenginewillstopiftheoperatorleavestheseatwiththedriveselectorengagedand/orthecutterheadengagedandortheparkbrakeisnotlockedon.

WARNING

1. DONOToperate themower if thesafetysystembecomesdefective.

ContactthenearestRoverauthorisedservicedealeroragenttorectifytheproblem.

2. The safety interlock system shouldneverbetamperedwith.

4. BEFORE STARTING

4.1 Engine lubrication

Theengineoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeattemptingto start the engine.Refer to the engine manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Positionthemoweronaleveldrysurface,removetheignitionkeyandapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Openthebonnetandcleanaroundtheoilfiller.3. Check the oil level in accordancewith the engine

manufacturers instructions and add recommendedgradeofoil.

4. Cleanupanyspiltoilandreplacetheoilfillercapandclosethebonnet

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CAUTION

Avoidprematureenginefailurebyus-ingacleanfunnelandcleaningawayanypossiblecontaminants.

6.23 Maintenance Chart

WARNINGBefore undertaking any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, apply the parking brake and remove the ignition key.

(Models with headlights).

LAWN KINGTM 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 hoursCheck oil level xChange oil Briggs Honda Briggs (i) Honda (i)Change oil filter (if fitted) xCheck air filter elements xClean air filter foam element x (ii)Clean air filter paper element x (ii) Replace air filter paper element x (ii)Check air intake screen xCheck spark plug xReplace spark plug x Check battery fluid level xClean battery & terminals xReplace fuel filter x

Ride-OnCheck safety interlocks xCheck cutting blades x (iii)Check cutterhead brake xCheck disc brake xCheck drive belts xCheck tyre pressure xRemove and clean under xpulleys covers. 38" deck onlyCheck for loose fasteners x

Lubrication pointsOil jockey arm pivot xOil throttle cable xOil cutter drive lever xOil clutch/brake pedal xOil tie rod ends xOil drive chains xGrease stub axles xGrease axle beam xGrease 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 lubricantEngine 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 greaseGP grease

Engine oilEngine oilEngine oilEngine oilChain oil

GP grease

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4.2 Fuel

1. Positionthemoweronalevelsurfaceinawellventi-latedarea.Openthebonnetandcleanaroundthefueltank cap.

2. Removethefueltankcap.3. Usingacleanfunnelfillthefueltankwith unleaded petrol.4. Replacethefueltankcap.5. Wipeupanyspilledpetrol.6. Closeandsecurethebonnet.

WARNING

Ensurethattherearenoflamesorignitionsourceswhenrefuelling.

4.3 Seat adjustment

1. Tiptheseatforwardandloosenthefourseat retainingbolts.2. Slidetheseatforwardorbacktosuittheoperator.3. Tightenthefourseatretainingboltsandlowerthe seat.

5. OPERATION5.1 To start the engine

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalfully.2. Disengagethecutterdrive.

LAWN KINGTM only PressthecutterdriveswitchtoOFF.

RANCHERTM only Pullthecutheightleverallthewaybackandlatch.

3. Movethethrottlelevertothechoke position LAWN KINGTM only Pullthemanualchokeknobfullyout.

4. Turntheignitionkeytothestart position and releasewhentheenginestarts.5. Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

LAWN KINGTM 20HP only Slowlypushthemanualchokeknobfullyin. Movethethrottleleveltotheslow position.

5.2 To drive or mow1 Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.2. Movethethrottlelevertothefast position.3. Engagethecutheightleverandselecttheheight

ofcut. LAWN KINGTM only PressthecutterheaddriveswitchtotheON

position.

4. Slowlydepressthefootpedal(eitherforwardor reverse).

5.3 To stop the engine1. Slowlymovethefootpedaltoneutral.2. Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.3. Applytheparkingbrake.4. Disengagethecutheightengagementlever.

LAWN KINGTM only TurntheCutterDriveSwitchtoOFF.

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

13, 15.5 & 18HP B&S engines‑Movethe throttlelevertothefast position.

6. Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemower.Placethekeyinasecureposition,notavailabletochildrenorunauthorisedpersons.

5.4 Engaging clutches

Whenengagingthecutterdriveleverorreleasingthebrakeclutchpedal,always operate slowly. Donotuseajerkingmotion.Movingthesecontrolstoofastcouldpossiblyover-loadandstalltheengine.

CAUTION

Toavoidlossofcontrolalwayscometoacompletestopbeforechangingdirectionandslowdownbeforeturning.

5.5 Hydrostatic Drive pedal control (ReferFigure5.1)

Becausethehydrostaticdriveisdesignedforeasyandvariablecontrol it issimplyamatterofpressingthefootpedal(forwardtogoforwards),(backwardstotravelinre-verse)orrestingthepedalinneutraltostopthemachine..However the following tipswill help you to control themachineandreducetheriskofdamageoraccidents.

1. Useyourtoestocontrolforwardandyourheeltocontrolreversedirectionoftravel.

2. Alwaysoperatethepedalsmoothlyandslowly whenmovingoffandwhencomingtoastop.

3. Alwayskeepyourfootonthepedalwhenstopping. Liftingyourfootwillcausethemachinetostopsuddenly

andthrowyouforwardorbackwards(dependinguponyourdirectionoftravel).

4. Alwayspauseinneutral whenchangingfrom forwardtoreverseorreversetoforward.

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6.21 Hydrostatic Unit

Checkthehydrostaticcoolingfanforbrokenordistortedblades,andchecktoseethatthefanissecurelyfastened.Replacethefanifdamaged.Keep thehydrostaticunit clean.Grass clippingsanddirtwilleffectthecoolingefficiencyofthefinsonthehousing.Avoidhighpressurecleaning,.Inspectthebrakeforproperoperation.Ifthebrakefailstostopthevehicleorholdona30degreeslope,adjustmentsarenecessary.Youshouldalsomakesureitfullydisengageswhenthepedalisreleased.(ReferSection6.11)Check tomake sure the dumpvalve and linkage is op-erational.Thedumpvalvemust be fully releasedduringoperationofthevehicle.Inspectthehydrostaticunitforleaksatlipsealsordamagetothehousing.ReturnthemowertoanAuthorisedRoverServiceAgentorDealer if thehydrostaticdriveoverheats,becomesnoisy,drives in only one direction or develops low power. 6.22 Front Axle Beam

Periodicallycleanandgreasethefrontaxlebeampivotareaonride‑onchassis.Donotovertightenthetwofrontbeambolts.Beammustbefreetopivotinchassis.

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Figure 6.12 Cutterhead safety switch RANCHER only

ABC

6mm


A

6mm

Figure 6.10 Steering shaft pivot block.

6.20 Safety Interlock adjustment

Brake Clutch safety switch (refer to Figure 6.11)

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalandlockparking brakeon.2. Loosen the spring tab retaining bolt and adjust the

positionofthespringtablocatedontheparkbrakerod,togiveaclearanceof6mmbetweenthesafetyswitchbodyandthespringtab.

3. Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

Figure 6.11 Brake clutch safety switch.

Cutterhead safety switch (refer to Figure 6.12)

RANCHERTM only.

1.Movethecutheightengagementlevertotheengagedposition.

2.Loosenthetwosafetyretainingscrews(A)andpositionthesafetyswitchforwardinthemountingbracketslot.

3.Tightenthetwosafetyswitchretainingscrews.4.Movethecutheightengagementlevertothedisengaged

position.5.Checkthattheclearancebetweenthespringtab(B)andthesafetyswitchbodyis6mm.Ifnotcorrectloosentheretainingbolt (C) andposition the spring tab togivecorrectclearance.Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.


5.6 Cutterhead

1. Alwaysremovethesparkplugleadanddisengage thecutterdrivebeforeworkingonthecutterhead.

2. Beforeusingthemoweralwaysinspectthecutterheadtoseethatthecuttingdisc,bladesandbladefastenersarenotworn,looseordamaged.

3. Alwayscheckthecutterheadafterstrikingasolidobject.Neveroperatethemowerwhenunusualvibrationoccurs.

4. Alwaysreplacebladesinsetstopreservebalance.

5. Removeanybuild‑upofgrassorcloggingwithin thecutterhead.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Oil Change

1. Position themower on a level dry surface in awellventilatedarea,andapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Startandruntheenginefor5minutestowarmuptheengineoil.Switchtheengineoffandremoveignitionkey.

3. Briggs 13, 15.5 & 18Hp engines -• placeacontainerundertheoildrainchannelonthe

righthandsideofthemower.• usinga7/16”AFopenendspannerremovetheoil

drainplugfromtheengineandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• refit the drain plug to the engine and tighten to14.5Nm.

Honda 16Hp & Briggs 20Hp engines -• placeone endof thedrain tube suppliedover the

draincocklocatedonthesideoftheengine.Placetheotherendintoasuitablecontainer.

• usingasuitableopenendspannertoholdtheoildrainbody,undothedraincockusinga17mmopenendspannerandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• Tighten the oil drain cock and remove the draintube.

4. Filltheenginewithoilinaccordancewiththeenginemanufacturersinstructions.Refertosection4.1.

6.2 Lubrication points

Usinggeneralpurposegreasetolubricate:1. Thesteeringshaftpivotblockgreasenipple2. Cutterheadsupportplates.3. Frontaxlebeam4. Greasenippleonfrontstubaxle.

Using10w‑30orSAE30oillubricate:1. Jockeyarm,pivotsanddrivemechanisms.2. Throttlecontrolcable.3. BrakeClutchpedalpivot,anddrivepedal.4. Tie rod ends.5. Cutterheadleverandpivots.

CAUTION

Allbearingsaresealedforlifeanddonotrequirelubrication.

6.3 Cutterhead removal (ReferFigure6.2and6.3)

1. Removethesparkplugleadsfromthesparkplugandmovethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.

2. Removethetwocutterheadtensionsprings.Useapieceofwirehookedthroughtheloopinthetensionspringstoassistintheirremoval.

Figure 6.2 Cutterhead tension spring

3. Removetheenginepulleybeltguardfromaroundtheenginepulleybyremovingthetwo5/16”unc.retainingbolts,nutsandwashers.

4. Removethecutterheaddrivebeltbyrunningitofftheenginepulley.

5. Disconnect the cutterhead lift rod by removing thespring

clipwhereitisconnectedtothecutterhead.6. Removethetwofrontcutterheadsupportbolts(A)and lowerthefrontofthecutterheadtotheground.7. Removethetworearcutterheadsupportbolts,(B)and lowertherearofthecutterheadtotheground.8. Slidethecutterheadoutfromundertheride‑on.

Figure 6.3 Cutterhead Supports

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CutterheadTensionSpring


6.16 Clutch adjustment (ReferFigure6.9)

LAWN KINGTM onlyThecutterdriveclutchandbrakemustbeadjustedevery100hoursduetonormalwearoffrictionsurfaces.Toadjustthecutterdriveclutch.1.Stoptheengineandremoveignitionkey.2.Lowerthecutterheadtothelowestposition.3.Theclutchhasthreetensionspringsandadjustingnuts(A),whichneedtobeadjustedtogether.

4.Inserta0.40mmfeelergaugeintotheslotlocatedatthefrontoftheclutchandadjustthenutuntilresistancecanbefeltonthefeelergauge.

5.Rotatetheclutchandcheckclearanceinthreeplacestoensurethattheclutchhasbeenadjustedequally.

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A

FeelerGaugeFigure 6.9 Adjusting the cutterhead clutch.

0.40


6.14 Cutterhead Low cut setting (ReferFigure6.7)

1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisconnectthesparkpluglead.

2. Movethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.3. Adjustthenylocnut(A)locatedonthecutterheadlift

rodtogivealowcutof15mmmeasuredatthefrontofthebladetipcircle.Figure6.7.

Figure 6.8 Engagement rollers.

RANCHER only

1. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothehigh cutposition.

2. Adjustthenylocnut(B)ontheengagementrod (figure6.7)tilltherollersonthecutterhead engagementarmscontacttherampsonthefront cutterheadsupportarms.Figure6.8.

6.15 Cutterhead disengagement (ReferFigure6.8)

Figure 6.7 Cutterhead lift rod.

AB

6.17 Cutterhead brake adjustment

RANCHERTM only

1.Movethecutterheadtothehighcutposition.2.Loosenthetwoboltsretainingthebrakeplateandadjustthepositionofthebrakeplatetogive3mmclearancebetweenthebrakepadandthecutterheadpulley.

3.Movethecutterheadtothedisengagedpositiontochecktheoperationofthebrake.

4.Start the engine andmove the throttle to the fastposition, engage the cutterhead andwait till thecutterheadreachesfullspeed.

5.Movethecutheightlevertothedisengagedpositionandrecordthetimetakenforthecutterheaddisctocometo a standstill. The cutterhead should stop spinning within seven seconds.

6.If thecutterheaddisc takes longer thansevensecondsreadjustthepositionofthecutterheadbrakeplateclosertothecutterheadpulleyandrecheckasinpoints4and5.

6.18 Cutterhead brake pad replacement

RANCHERTM only

1.Removethebrakeplatebyremovingthetworetainingboltsonthesideofthechassisforthe760mm

cutterheadorremovethebrakeplatefittedtothetopofthecutterheadonthe965mmcutterhead.

2.DrilloutthetworetainingrivetswhichholdtheBrakepadassembly to thespringplateanddiscard theoldbrakepadbackingplate.

3.Thereplacementbrakepadsarefittedwithachemicallybondedbackingplate,locatethisbackingplateagainstthespringplateandretainwithtwo3/16"rivets.PartNo:A2901195.

4.Replace thebrakeplate to the ride‑onandcheck theoperationofthecutterheadbrakeasinSection6.17.

Cutterheadbrakeadjustments.

6.19 Steering gear adjustment (ReferFigure6.10)

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

2. Movethesteeringshaftpivotblocktowardsthelayshaftandtightenthecaptiveboltnuts.

3. Checkthatthereisnotightspotswhenturningthesteeringwheelfromlocktolock.Readjustifnecessary.


6.4 Wheel removal

Front wheels

1. Chocktherearwheelsandremovethefrontwheelaxlenut,usinga15/16"AFsocketspanner.

2. Raisethefrontofthemower.3. Slidethewheelofftheaxle.4. Replaceinreverseorderandtightentheaxlenut.

WARNING

Alwaysdeflatethetyrebeforeremovingrimnutsfromthefrontwheelrims.

Rear wheels

1. Chockthefrontwheelsandraisetherearofthemower.2. Removethefourwheelrimnutsusinga9/16"AFsocket

spanner.3. Slidetherearwheeloffthewheelhub.4. Replacetherearwheeltothewheelhubandretainusing

thefourwheelnuts.5. Tighten thewheel nuts and lower themower to the

ground.

6.5 Rear hub removal

1. Removetherearwheelpersection6.4.(Rearwheels)2. Removethecirclipfromtheendoftheaxleshaft3. Removethethreegrubscrewsfromthehub.4. Slidethehubofftheshaftwiththeaidofapuller.Never

useahammer.

6.6 Rear hub fitment

1. Coattheaxleshaftwith‘Never‑Seize’compound2. Placekeyinaxlekeywayandslidehubintopositionand

replace circlip.3 Apply‘Loctite243’tothegrubscrewsandscrewtightly

intothehub.4. Replacethefourwheelretaining

6.7 Hydrostatic unit removal

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

2. Removethetwocutterheadspringsandtowbariffitted.3. Removethefanfromthetopofthehydrostaticunit. (3/4"A/F).4. Removethebrakespringsformbrakelever,5. RemovetheRclip’sfrombrakeanddriverodsatthe

hydrostaticunitanddisengagerods.6. Removethebreatherhoseclipfromthechassis7. Remove the four retaining bolts between the chassis

andHydrostaticunit(1/2"A/F).andremovethetwotabwashersandfastenersfrominfrontoftheforwardbolts.

8. Loosenthesupportbracketboltontheleftsideofthechassis(1/2"A/F).

9. Removethetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitandsupportbracket(1/2"A/F),

10.Remove the hydrostatic drive belt from around thehydrostaticpulley.

11.Gentlyjackuptherearoftheride‑onoffthehydrostaticunitandremove.

6.8 Hydrostatic unit fitment1.Withrearoftheride‑onraisedslidethehydrostaticunit

undertherearoftheride‑onchassis.2. Lowertheride‑onaligningthechassismountingholes

withthehydrostaticunitmountingholes.3. Fitthefourretainingboltsandnutsbetweenhydrostatic

unitandchassispositioningthehydrostaticunittothebackof theslotsandwiththetwolongerbolts in thefrontholes,theseengagethecutterheadsprings

4. Fitthetwotabwashersandfastenersforwardofthefronthydrostaticunitboltsandtighten.

5. Fitthetwoboltsbetweenthehydrostaticunitandthesupport bracket and tighten, also tighten the supportbrackettochassisbolt.

6. Fitthefantothetopofthehydrostaticunitandtightento60ft.lbs.

7. Ifthebrakespringhasbeendisturbedpositionitinthefrontslotofthebrakerodlever.

8. InsertthebrakeanddriverodsintohydrostaticunitandretainwithRclips.

9. Refitcutterheadsprings

6.9 Drive rod neutral adjustment1. Loosenthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.2. Adjusttheactivationplateonthesideofthehydrostatic

unittothemidpointofitsslot.3. Lockupthetwonutseithersideofthedriverodswivel

block.4. Checkthatthebearingisreturningtothebottomofthe

V plate.5. If thebearing isnot returning to thebottomof theV

platecheckall rodsandpivotpointsare freeandnotbinding,IfthebearingstillfailstoreturntothebottomoftheVplate,checkthedamper.Thepistonshouldtake3secondstotraveldownwith940gramsattachedtotheendofit.

6. Test drive ride-on.7. Iftheride‑oncreepsforwardadjustthetwonutseither

sideofthedriverodswivelblockanti‑clockwiseafewturnsor clockwiseifride‑oncreepsbackwards,

6.10 Drive belt adjustmentWithuse,itmaybefoundthatthedrivebeltslips.Thisisduetobeltstretchandcanbeverifiedbycheckingtheclutchrodfreeplaywhichisfactorysetat5mmwiththebrake/clutchpedalintheOFFpositionandtheidlerpulleyatthestartofitsadjustmentslot(righthandend).RefertoFigure6.4.1. Placetheride‑ononadry,levelsurfaceandremovethe

ignition key.2. Lowerthecutterhead.3. Loosenthefixedidlerpulleyfastenersandslidetheidler

pulleytowardsthecentreofthechassisfivemillimetres,tightenthefastenersandchecktheclutchrodfreeplay.Iftheclutchrodfreeplayisincorrect,repeattheprocedureandcheckagainRefertoFigure6.4a.

4. Aftertheadjustmentsarecarriedout,checkthatthefixedidlerpulleybeltguideissetat900tothechassisside.

Oncetheidlerpulleyhasreacheditsfulladjustmentanditisfoundthattheclutchrodfreeplayislessthan5mm,thedrivebeltwill have stretchedbeyond its useable servicelimitandwillneedtobereplaced.

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6.11 Disc brake adjustment (Hydrostatic drive) (ReferFigure6.5)

1. LifttheseatandlocatethebrakeadjustmentrodontherighthandsideoftheHydrostaticdrive.

2. Adjustthefrontnylocnuttogive1Ommclearancetothehydrostaticbrakearmwhenpushedagainstitsforwardstop.

3. Adjusttherearnylocnuttogive5mmclearancetothebrakearm.

4. Checkthattheparkbrakecanbeengaged.

Figure 6.5 Brake adjustment.

6.12 Cutterhead Leveling (ReferFigure6.3)

WARNING

Check operation of cutterhead brakeafteradjustingcutterheadlevel,tilt,andlowcutsetting.

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

2. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothemidcutordesiredcuttingheight.

3. Removethetwocutterheadsprings.4. Loosenthefourcutterheadsupportbolts,allowingthe

cutterheadtoslidetothebottomoftheslots,andnipupthefourbolts.

5. Raisethefrontrighthandsupportboltmidwayinit’sslotandtighten.

6. Fitthetwocutterheadspringstothecutterdeck.7. Measurethegapbetweenthebladetipandthegroundat

themidpointofthecutterheadononeside,thenrotatethecutterdisk180°tomeasurethegapontheoppositesideofthecutterhead,therebyusingthesamebladeformeasurement.

8. Ifitisfoundthatthecutterheadisnotlevelloosenoffthefrontrighthandsupportboltandadjustaccordingly.

9. Repeatstep7andadjustifnecessary.10.Tightenallbolts.11. Itisalsopossibletoadjustthelevelbyindependently

adjustingthefourcutterheadsupportbolts.

6.13 Cutterhead Tilt760mm cutterhead- 15mmfromfronttobackmeasuredoverthetipsoftheblades.Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-terheaddisc180965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.

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Direction of adjustment

Belt guide to be set at 900 to the side of chas-sis as shown.

Figure 6.4a. Fixed Idler pulley.

1. Placetheride‑ononadrylevelsurface.2. Movethecutheightengagement lever to themidcut

position.3. Measurethetiltofthecutterheadoverthebladetipsfrom

fronttobackandcheckagainstmeasurementsgiven.4. Adjustthetiltofthecutterheadasrequired,byadjusting

thetwonylocnuts locatedonthecutterheadconbars,maintaininga constant spring compressionof36mm,measuredfromthefrontoftheswivelblocktothefrontofthenylocnut(A).Figure6.6.

Figure 6.6 Cutterhead conbar

36mm

A

Note:Useonlyonebladetochecktiltbyrotatingthecut-terheaddisc180965mm cutterhead- requiresnotilt.


5.6 Cutterhead

1. Alwaysremovethesparkplugleadanddisengage thecutterdrivebeforeworkingonthecutterhead.

2. Beforeusingthemoweralwaysinspectthecutterheadtoseethatthecuttingdisc,bladesandbladefastenersarenotworn,looseordamaged.

3. Alwayscheckthecutterheadafterstrikingasolidobject.Neveroperatethemowerwhenunusualvibrationoccurs.

4. Alwaysreplacebladesinsetstopreservebalance.

5. Removeanybuild‑upofgrassorcloggingwithin thecutterhead.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Oil Change

1. Position themower on a level dry surface in awellventilatedarea,andapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Startandruntheenginefor5minutestowarmuptheengineoil.Switchtheengineoffandremoveignitionkey.

3. Briggs 13, 15.5 & 18Hp engines -• placeacontainerundertheoildrainchannelonthe

righthandsideofthemower.• usinga7/16”AFopenendspannerremovetheoil

drainplugfromtheengineandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• refit the drain plug to the engine and tighten to14.5Nm.

Honda 16Hp & Briggs 20Hp engines -• placeone endof thedrain tube suppliedover the

draincocklocatedonthesideoftheengine.Placetheotherendintoasuitablecontainer.

• usingasuitableopenendspannertoholdtheoildrainbody,undothedraincockusinga17mmopenendspannerandallowtheoiltodraincompletely.

• Tighten the oil drain cock and remove the draintube.

4. Filltheenginewithoilinaccordancewiththeenginemanufacturersinstructions.Refertosection4.1.

6.2 Lubrication points

Usinggeneralpurposegreasetolubricate:1. Thesteeringshaftpivotblockgreasenipple2. Cutterheadsupportplates.3. Frontaxlebeam4. Greasenippleonfrontstubaxle.

Using10w‑30orSAE30oillubricate:1. Jockeyarm,pivotsanddrivemechanisms.2. Throttlecontrolcable.3. BrakeClutchpedalpivot,anddrivepedal.4. Tie rod ends.5. Cutterheadleverandpivots.

CAUTION

Allbearingsaresealedforlifeanddonotrequirelubrication.

6.3 Cutterhead removal (ReferFigure6.2and6.3)

1. Removethesparkplugleadsfromthesparkplugandmovethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.

2. Removethetwocutterheadtensionsprings.Useapieceofwirehookedthroughtheloopinthetensionspringstoassistintheirremoval.

Figure 6.2 Cutterhead tension spring

3. Removetheenginepulleybeltguardfromaroundtheenginepulleybyremovingthetwo5/16”unc.retainingbolts,nutsandwashers.

4. Removethecutterheaddrivebeltbyrunningitofftheenginepulley.

5. Disconnect the cutterhead lift rod by removing thespring

clipwhereitisconnectedtothecutterhead.6. Removethetwofrontcutterheadsupportbolts(A)and lowerthefrontofthecutterheadtotheground.7. Removethetworearcutterheadsupportbolts,(B)and lowertherearofthecutterheadtotheground.8. Slidethecutterheadoutfromundertheride‑on.

Figure 6.3 Cutterhead Supports

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CutterheadTensionSpring


6.16 Clutch adjustment (ReferFigure6.9)

LAWN KINGTM onlyThecutterdriveclutchandbrakemustbeadjustedevery100hoursduetonormalwearoffrictionsurfaces.Toadjustthecutterdriveclutch.1.Stoptheengineandremoveignitionkey.2.Lowerthecutterheadtothelowestposition.3.Theclutchhasthreetensionspringsandadjustingnuts(A),whichneedtobeadjustedtogether.

4.Inserta0.40mmfeelergaugeintotheslotlocatedatthefrontoftheclutchandadjustthenutuntilresistancecanbefeltonthefeelergauge.

5.Rotatetheclutchandcheckclearanceinthreeplacestoensurethattheclutchhasbeenadjustedequally.

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A

FeelerGaugeFigure 6.9 Adjusting the cutterhead clutch.

0.40


6.14 Cutterhead Low cut setting (ReferFigure6.7)

1. Positionthemachineonalevelsurfaceanddisconnectthesparkpluglead.

2. Movethecutterheadtothelowcutposition.3. Adjustthenylocnut(A)locatedonthecutterheadlift

rodtogivealowcutof15mmmeasuredatthefrontofthebladetipcircle.Figure6.7.

Figure 6.8 Engagement rollers.

RANCHER only

1. Movethecutheightengagementlevertothehigh cutposition.

2. Adjustthenylocnut(B)ontheengagementrod (figure6.7)tilltherollersonthecutterhead engagementarmscontacttherampsonthefront cutterheadsupportarms.Figure6.8.

6.15 Cutterhead disengagement (ReferFigure6.8)

Figure 6.7 Cutterhead lift rod.

AB

6.17 Cutterhead brake adjustment

RANCHERTM only

1.Movethecutterheadtothehighcutposition.2.Loosenthetwoboltsretainingthebrakeplateandadjustthepositionofthebrakeplatetogive3mmclearancebetweenthebrakepadandthecutterheadpulley.

3.Movethecutterheadtothedisengagedpositiontochecktheoperationofthebrake.

4.Start the engine andmove the throttle to the fastposition, engage the cutterhead andwait till thecutterheadreachesfullspeed.

5.Movethecutheightlevertothedisengagedpositionandrecordthetimetakenforthecutterheaddisctocometo a standstill. The cutterhead should stop spinning within seven seconds.

6.If thecutterheaddisc takes longer thansevensecondsreadjustthepositionofthecutterheadbrakeplateclosertothecutterheadpulleyandrecheckasinpoints4and5.

6.18 Cutterhead brake pad replacement

RANCHERTM only

1.Removethebrakeplatebyremovingthetworetainingboltsonthesideofthechassisforthe760mm

cutterheadorremovethebrakeplatefittedtothetopofthecutterheadonthe965mmcutterhead.

2.DrilloutthetworetainingrivetswhichholdtheBrakepadassembly to thespringplateanddiscard theoldbrakepadbackingplate.

3.Thereplacementbrakepadsarefittedwithachemicallybondedbackingplate,locatethisbackingplateagainstthespringplateandretainwithtwo3/16"rivets.PartNo:A2901195.

4.Replace thebrakeplate to the ride‑onandcheck theoperationofthecutterheadbrakeasinSection6.17.

Cutterheadbrakeadjustments.

6.19 Steering gear adjustment (ReferFigure6.10)

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

2. Movethesteeringshaftpivotblocktowardsthelayshaftandtightenthecaptiveboltnuts.

3. Checkthatthereisnotightspotswhenturningthesteeringwheelfromlocktolock.Readjustifnecessary.


4.2 Fuel

1. Positionthemoweronalevelsurfaceinawellventi-latedarea.Openthebonnetandcleanaroundthefueltank cap.

2. Removethefueltankcap.3. Usingacleanfunnelfillthefueltankwith unleaded petrol.4. Replacethefueltankcap.5. Wipeupanyspilledpetrol.6. Closeandsecurethebonnet.

WARNING

Ensurethattherearenoflamesorignitionsourceswhenrefuelling.

4.3 Seat adjustment

1. Tiptheseatforwardandloosenthefourseat retainingbolts.2. Slidetheseatforwardorbacktosuittheoperator.3. Tightenthefourseatretainingboltsandlowerthe seat.

5. OPERATION5.1 To start the engine

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalfully.2. Disengagethecutterdrive.

LAWN KINGTM only PressthecutterdriveswitchtoOFF.

RANCHERTM only Pullthecutheightleverallthewaybackandlatch.

3. Movethethrottlelevertothechoke position LAWN KINGTM only Pullthemanualchokeknobfullyout.

4. Turntheignitionkeytothestart position and releasewhentheenginestarts.5. Movethethrottlelevertotheslow position.

LAWN KINGTM 20HP only Slowlypushthemanualchokeknobfullyin. Movethethrottleleveltotheslow position.

5.2 To drive or mow1 Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.2. Movethethrottlelevertothefast position.3. Engagethecutheightleverandselecttheheight

ofcut. LAWN KINGTM only PressthecutterheaddriveswitchtotheON

position.

4. Slowlydepressthefootpedal(eitherforwardor reverse).

5.3 To stop the engine1. Slowlymovethefootpedaltoneutral.2. Depressthebrakeclutchpedal.3. Applytheparkingbrake.4. Disengagethecutheightengagementlever.

LAWN KINGTM only TurntheCutterDriveSwitchtoOFF.

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

13, 15.5 & 18HP B&S engines‑Movethe throttlelevertothefast position.

6. Turntheignitionkeytotheoffposition,andremovetheignitionkeybeforeleavingthemower.Placethekeyinasecureposition,notavailabletochildrenorunauthorisedpersons.

5.4 Engaging clutches

Whenengagingthecutterdriveleverorreleasingthebrakeclutchpedal,always operate slowly. Donotuseajerkingmotion.Movingthesecontrolstoofastcouldpossiblyover-loadandstalltheengine.

CAUTION

Toavoidlossofcontrolalwayscometoacompletestopbeforechangingdirectionandslowdownbeforeturning.

5.5 Hydrostatic Drive pedal control (ReferFigure5.1)

Becausethehydrostaticdriveisdesignedforeasyandvariablecontrol it issimplyamatterofpressingthefootpedal(forwardtogoforwards),(backwardstotravelinre-verse)orrestingthepedalinneutraltostopthemachine..However the following tipswill help you to control themachineandreducetheriskofdamageoraccidents.

1. Useyourtoestocontrolforwardandyourheeltocontrolreversedirectionoftravel.

2. Alwaysoperatethepedalsmoothlyandslowly whenmovingoffandwhencomingtoastop.

3. Alwayskeepyourfootonthepedalwhenstopping. Liftingyourfootwillcausethemachinetostopsuddenly

andthrowyouforwardorbackwards(dependinguponyourdirectionoftravel).

4. Alwayspauseinneutral whenchangingfrom forwardtoreverseorreversetoforward.

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6.21 Hydrostatic Unit

Checkthehydrostaticcoolingfanforbrokenordistortedblades,andchecktoseethatthefanissecurelyfastened.Replacethefanifdamaged.Keep thehydrostaticunit clean.Grass clippingsanddirtwilleffectthecoolingefficiencyofthefinsonthehousing.Avoidhighpressurecleaning,.Inspectthebrakeforproperoperation.Ifthebrakefailstostopthevehicleorholdona30degreeslope,adjustmentsarenecessary.Youshouldalsomakesureitfullydisengageswhenthepedalisreleased.(ReferSection6.11)Check tomake sure the dumpvalve and linkage is op-erational.Thedumpvalvemust be fully releasedduringoperationofthevehicle.Inspectthehydrostaticunitforleaksatlipsealsordamagetothehousing.ReturnthemowertoanAuthorisedRoverServiceAgentorDealer if thehydrostaticdriveoverheats,becomesnoisy,drives in only one direction or develops low power. 6.22 Front Axle Beam

Periodicallycleanandgreasethefrontaxlebeampivotareaonride‑onchassis.Donotovertightenthetwofrontbeambolts.Beammustbefreetopivotinchassis.

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Figure 6.12 Cutterhead safety switch RANCHER only

ABC

6mm


A

6mm

Figure 6.10 Steering shaft pivot block.

6.20 Safety Interlock adjustment

Brake Clutch safety switch (refer to Figure 6.11)

1. Depressthebrakeclutchpedalandlockparking brakeon.2. Loosen the spring tab retaining bolt and adjust the

positionofthespringtablocatedontheparkbrakerod,togiveaclearanceof6mmbetweenthesafetyswitchbodyandthespringtab.

3. Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.

Figure 6.11 Brake clutch safety switch.

Cutterhead safety switch (refer to Figure 6.12)

RANCHERTM only.

1.Movethecutheightengagementlevertotheengagedposition.

2.Loosenthetwosafetyretainingscrews(A)andpositionthesafetyswitchforwardinthemountingbracketslot.

3.Tightenthetwosafetyswitchretainingscrews.4.Movethecutheightengagementlevertothedisengaged

position.5.Checkthattheclearancebetweenthespringtab(B)andthesafetyswitchbodyis6mm.Ifnotcorrectloosentheretainingbolt (C) andposition the spring tab togivecorrectclearance.Tightenthespringtabretainingbolt.


3.5 Drive Pedal (ReferFigure3.2)

Locatedontherighthandsideofthemachinethefootpedalcontrolstheforward and reverse operation ofthemachine.

3.6 Cut height lever

RANCHERTM only

Combined lever located on the right hand side of themachine.TheCutter is disengaged and the brake ap-pliedwhen the lever ispulled rightbackandengagedwhenmovedforward.Markedwith8positionsfrom15to 65mm. (Figure3.2).

LAWN KINGTM only

Leverlocatedontherightsideofthemachinemarkedwith8positionsfrom15mmto65mm.(Figure3.2)

3.7 Cutterhead Drive Switch

LAWN KINGTM 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 fitted with headlights

Theheadlightswitchislocatedontherighthandsideofthedashboard.(Figure3.2)

3.9 Safety interlock systemThe safety interlock system has been designed for theoperators safety. It gives theRoverLAWNKINGTM and RANCHER HYDROTMthefollowingcharacteristics.ThesafetyinterlocksystemshouldNEVERbetamperedwith.

1.Theenginewillnotstartunless: a)Thedriveselectorisintheneutralposition. b)Thecutterheadisdisengaged. c)Thebrakeclutchpedalisdepressedandtheparking

Brake locked on. d)Theoperatorisseated.

2. Theenginewillstopiftheoperatorleavestheseatwiththedriveselectorengagedand/orthecutterheadengagedandortheparkbrakeisnotlockedon.

WARNING

1. DONOToperate themower if thesafetysystembecomesdefective.

ContactthenearestRoverauthorisedservicedealeroragenttorectifytheproblem.

2. The safety interlock system shouldneverbetamperedwith.

4. BEFORE STARTING

4.1 Engine lubrication

Theengineoillevelmustbecheckedbeforeattemptingto start the engine.Refer to the engine manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Positionthemoweronaleveldrysurface,removetheignitionkeyandapplytheparkingbrake.

2. Openthebonnetandcleanaroundtheoilfiller.3. Check the oil level in accordancewith the engine

manufacturers instructions and add recommendedgradeofoil.

4. Cleanupanyspiltoilandreplacetheoilfillercapandclosethebonnet

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CAUTION

Avoidprematureenginefailurebyus-ingacleanfunnelandcleaningawayanypossiblecontaminants.

6.23 Maintenance Chart

WARNINGBefore undertaking any maintenance, cleaning or adjustments, apply the parking brake and remove the ignition key.

(Models with headlights).

LAWN KINGTM 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 hoursCheck oil level xChange oil Briggs Honda Briggs (i) Honda (i)Change oil filter (if fitted) xCheck air filter elements xClean air filter foam element x (ii)Clean air filter paper element x (ii) Replace air filter paper element x (ii)Check air intake screen xCheck spark plug xReplace spark plug x Check battery fluid level xClean battery & terminals xReplace fuel filter x

Ride-OnCheck safety interlocks xCheck cutting blades x (iii)Check cutterhead brake xCheck disc brake xCheck drive belts xCheck tyre pressure xRemove and clean under xpulleys covers. 38" deck onlyCheck for loose fasteners x

Lubrication pointsOil jockey arm pivot xOil throttle cable xOil cutter drive lever xOil clutch/brake pedal xOil tie rod ends xOil drive chains xGrease stub axles xGrease axle beam xGrease 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 lubricantEngine 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 greaseGP grease

Engine oilEngine oilEngine oilEngine oilChain oil

GP grease

Honda (i)Honda


2.3 Installing the battery

1 Remove thebattery from themower, and removefillercaps.

2. Add33%strengthbatteryelectrolytetoeachcellofthebatteryuntiltheplatesarecovered.

CAUTION

Do not overfill the battery.Acidwilloverflowontootherpartsofthemachineandseverecorrosionwillresult.

3. Charge the battery at 4amps/hour for a minimum of 6 hours.4. Whenthebatteryischarged,checkthattheplatesare

coveredwithelectrolyte,ifnot,addelectrolytetothecorrectlevel.Fitfillercapstobattery.

5. Refitthebatterytothemower.6. Connectthebatteryleadstothebattery:REDtothe

positive(+)terminal,BLACKtothenegative(‑) terminal.

2.4 Priming the Hydrostatic Drive (ReferFigure2.3)

CAUTION

Thehydrostatic drivemust be primedbyanauthorisedRoverServiceDealerbeforeinitialuse.

1. MovetheDumpValvetothefreewheel position.2. Starttheengineandreleasethebrakeclutch.3. Move the throttle control to approximately ½

throttle.

4. Depressthefootoperateddrivepedalandholddown-for5secondsintheforwardpositionandthen

release.

5. Depress the foot operated drive pedal and holddownfor5secondsinthereversepositionandthenrelease.

6. Repeatsteps4&5threetimesineachdirection.

7. SwitchtheengineOFFandremovekeys.

8. ReturntheDumpvalvetothedrive position.

CAUTION

MovingtheDumpValvetothefree-wheelpositionallowsthemowertobemovedaroundfreely.

3. CONTROLS

3.1 Throttle control (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedonthelefthandsideofthedashpanel.MarkedforSlow,FastandChokepositions.

Figure 3.1 Left hand view

3.2 Ignition switch (ReferFigure3.1)

Mountedontherighthandsideofthedashpanel.MarkedforOff,OnandStartpositions.

3.3 Brake Clutch pedal (ReferFigure3.1)

Foot operated pedalmounted on the left hand side ofmachine.Depressing the pedal disengages the drive andengagesthediscbrake.

3.4 Parking brake (ReferFigure3.1)

Handoperatedknobmountedonthelefthandsideofthemachine.Parkingbrakeislockedonwhentheclutchbrakepedalisdepressedandtheparkingbrakeknobisengagedby lifting upward. Depressing the clutch brake pedalautomaticallyreleasestheparkingbrake.

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Figure 2.3 The dump valve

Dumpvalve‑DRIVEposition

Dumpvalve‑FREEWHEELposition


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6.24 Electrical system- 13HP

ManualChoke


1.1 Engine1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.2 TransmissionThehydrostaticdriveisanautomaticdrivesystemwhichprovidesvariablespeedcontrolinbothforwardandreverse,usingthefootpedal.Whenpressureisremovedfromthefootpedal,thedrivereturnstotheNeutralposition.Usethebrakeclutchpedaltostopthemachine.

WARNINGAlwaysapplytheParkingBrakebeforedismountingthemower.

1.4 Tyres- RancherTMFront‑13x5.00x6tubed140Kpa(20psi)pressureRear‑18x8.50x8tubed70Kpa(10psi)pressure

LAWN KINGTM onlyFront‑15x6.00x6tubed140kpa(20psi)pressureRear‑20x10.00x8tubed105kpa(15psi)pressure

1.5 Loose parts kit Description Quantity Steeringwheel 1 Roll pin 1 Stoneguard 1 Stoneguardspring 1 “E” clip 1 Ignition key 2 Plugspanner 1 Pop Rivets 2 OilDrainTube‑Honda 1 EngineOwnersManual 1 RoverOwnersManual 1 Seat panel springs LAWNKINGTM only 2

2. SETTING UP

2.1 Installing the steering wheel

1. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandaligntherollpinholes.

2. Insertadriftpunchpartiallythroughtheholesto maintainalignmentandinserttherollpin.3. Drivetherollpininuntilflushwiththeoutsideofthe

steeringwheel.

2.2 Installing the stoneguard (ReferFigure2.2)

1 Slip the stoneguard spring on to the long leg of thestoneguardpivotrod.

2. Twistthestoneguardspringandinsertthelonglegofthestoneguardpivotrodintotheforwardpivotbracketofthecutterhead.

3. Slidethestoneguardbacktoinserttheshortlegofthestoneguardpivotrodintotherearpivotbracketofthecutterhead.

4. Releasethestoneguardspring.5. Fit the“E”clip to thegrooveon the short legof the

stoneguardpivot.

Figure 2.2 -Installing the stoneguard .

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LAWN KINGTM ONLY1. Slidethesteeringshaftcoveroverthesteeringshaftwith

therestrictedendfirst.2. Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftandalign

theshaftcoverinthegrooveonthebottomsideofthesteeringwheelboss.Pushdownonthesteeringwheeltilltherollpinholesareinalignmentandinsertadrifttomaintainalignment.Note:therollpinshouldcomefittedtothesteeringwheelreadyforinstallation,ifnotpartiallydrivetherollpinintothesteeringwheelhubsothatitisalmostflushwiththeinnerbore.

3. Drivetherollpinintill it isflushwiththeouterhub.Usingadriftcontinuedrivingtherollpinintillitisflushwiththecentrehuballowingtheshafttoextendupintothesteeringwheelboss.


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1.3 Cutterheads

760mm widecutpressedsteelcutterhead - RANCHERTM 13 and 15.5 HP - LAWNKINGTM

965mmwidecutpressedsteelcutterhead - RANCHERTM 15.5 HP - LAWNKINGTM

6.25 Electrical system - 15.5 hp

ModelNo: 28269 28268 29274 29255 29257Enginemake: B&S B&S Honda B&S B&SEngineno: 21A977 285H77 GXV530 31H777 441577Power - HP 13 15.5 16 18 20Fuelcap.‑Litres 6.5LitresOilcap.‑Litres 1.4 1.4 1.3c/wfilter 1.7c/wfilter 1.9c/wfilterOilgrade: Refertoengineowner'smanualsparkplug: RC12YC RC12YC NGKBPR5ES RC12YC RC12YCsparkpluggap: 0.7mmto0.8mm


ii

Congratulations you have purchased a quality Australian made product made by a totally Australian owned Company (Rover Mowers Limited).ThismanualcoversthesafeoperationandmaintenanceoftheLAWNKINGTM and RANCHER HYDROTM Hydrostatic Drive ride-on mow-ers.PleasereadandunderstandthisOwnersManual,andtheaccompanyingenginemanufacturersmanual.Ifanypointisunclear,contactRoverMowersLimitedoranyauthorisedRoverMowerservicedealer.

To emphasise special information, the following format of text and symbols is used:

WARNING

Thesafetyoftheuserandothersmaybeinvolved. Personal injurymay resultshouldthisinformationbedisregarded.

CAUTION

Follow these instructions to avoidmower damage and possible loss ofwarranty

CONTENTSPage

Safety Instructions ......................................................... iPreface ........................................................................... ii

1. Specifications

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 Installingthesteeringwheel ...............................1 2.2 Installingthestoneguard ...................................1 2.3 Installingthebattery ...........................................2 2.4 PrimingtheHydrostaticDrive ...........................2

3. Controls

3.1 Throttlecontrol ...................................................2 3.2 Ignitionswitch ....................................................2 3.3 Brakeclutchpedal ..............................................2 3.4 Parkingbrake ......................................................2 3.5 Drive pedal .........................................................3 3.6 Cutheightlever ..................................................3 3.7 CutterheadDriveswitch‑LawnKingTM .............3 3.8 Lightswitch‑LawnKingTM ................................3 3.9 SafetyInterlockswitch .......................................3 3.10Manualchoke‑20HPLawnKingTM ...................3

4. Before starting

4.1 Enginelubrication ..............................................3 4.2 Fuel .....................................................................4 4.3 Seatadjustment...................................................4

5. Operation

5.1 Tostarttheengine ..............................................4 5.2 To drive or mow .................................................4 5.3 Tostoptheengine ...............................................4 5.4 Engagingclutches...............................................4 5.5 Hydrostatic drive pedal control ..........................4 5.6 Cutterhead ..........................................................5

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6. Maintenance 6.1 Oilchange ..........................................................5 6.2 Lubricationpoints ............................................5 6.3 Cutterheadremoval ..........................................5 6.4 Wheelremoval .................................................6 6.5 Rearhubremoval ..............................................6 6.6 Rearhubfitment ...............................................6 6.7 Hydrostaticunitremoval ...................................6 6.8 Hydrostaticunitfitment ...................................6 6.9 Driverodneutraladjustment ............................6 6.10 Drivebeltadjustment .......................................6 6.11 Discbrakeadjustment .......................................7 6.12 Cutterheadleveling .......................................... 7 6.13 Cutterheadtilt ....................................................7 6.14 Cutterheadlowcutsetting .................................7 6.15 Cutterheaddisengagement‑RancherTM ...........7 6.16 Clutchadjustment‑LawnKingTM ....................8 6.17 Cutterheadbrakeadjustment‑RancherTM ........8 6.18 Cutterheadbrakepadreplacement‑RancherTM 8 6.19 Steeringgearadjustment ...................................8 6.20 Safetyinterlockadjustment ...............................8 6.21 Hydrostaticunit .................................................9 6.22 Frontaxlebeam .................................................9 6.23 Maintenancechart ...........................................10 6.24 Electrical system -13HP ..................................11 6.25 Electrical system- 15.5HP ...............................12 6.26 Electrical system- 16HP Honda Lawn KingTM 13

6.27 Electrical system- 18 & 20HP Lawn KingTM ..14 7. Trouble shooting ......................................................15

ILLUSTRATIONS .Figure2.2 InstallingtheStoneguard ............................1Figure2.3 DumpValve ................................................2Figure3.1 Lefthandview ............................................2Figure3.2 Righthandview ..........................................3Figure5.1 Footpedalcontrol .......................................4Figure6.2 Cutterheadtensionspring ...........................5Figure6.3 Cutterheadsupports ....................................5Figure6.4 Clutchrodadjustment ................................6Figure6.4a Fixedidlerpulley .........................................7Figure6.5 Brakeadjustment ........................................7Figure6.6 Cutterheadconbar .......................................8Figure6.7 Cutterheadliftrod ......................................8Figure6.8 Engagementrollers .....................................8Figure6.9 AdjustingtheCutterheadclutch .................8Figure6.10 Steeringshaftpivotblock ...........................9Figure6.11 BrakeClutchsafetyswitch .........................9Figure6.12 Cutterheadsafetyswitch ............................9Figure6.13 Electricalsystem‑RancherTM13hp ..........11Figure6.14 Electricalsystem‑RancherTM15.5hp .......12Figure6.15 Electricalsystem‑16HP Honda Lawn KingTM ..13Figure6.16 Electricalsystem‑18 & 20HP Lawn KingTM ....14


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6.26 Electrical system - 16Hp Honda Lawn King


SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGIf fitted with accessories, includingany authorisedRover accessories suchasGrassCatcher, thismowermay notcomplywithAS3792.1

• Knowyourcontrols.ReadtheOwner’sManualcarefully.Learnhowtostoptheenginequicklyinanyemergency.

• Donot allowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith theseinstructionstousethemower.Donotcarrypassengers.Makesurethelawnisclearofsticks,stones,bones,wireanddebris.Theycouldbethrownbytheblade.

• Donotmowwhilstpeople,especiallychildren,orpetsareinthemowingarea.

• Nevermowacrossthefaceofaslope,unlessthemower isdesignedforthispurpose.Exerciseextremecaution whenonslopes.Reducespeedonslopesandonsharp turnstopreventoverturningorlossofcontrol.• Do not stop or start suddenlywhen going uphill or

downhill.• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden

hazards.• Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavyequipmenta)

useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints b) limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol c) donotturnsharply d) usecarewhenbackingup,and e) usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen suggestedintheowner’smanual.• Watchoutfortrafficwhencrossingoroperatingthemower

near roadways.• Stop theblades rotatingbeforecrossingsurfacesother

thangrass.• Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischargeof

material towardbystandersnor allowanyonenear themachinewhileitisinoperation.

• Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition: a)disengageallclutchesandsecurecuttingunits b)settheparkingbrake,and c) stoptheengineandremovethekey.• Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachments a) beforerefuelling b) beforemakingheightadjustmentunlessadjustment

canbemadefromtheoperator’sposition c) beforeclearingblockages d) beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthemower e) afterstrikingaforeignobject(inspectthemowerfor

damageandmakerepairsbeforerestartingand operatingtheequipment)and

f) ifmachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check immediately).

• Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransportingornotinuse.

• Amoweroperatorshouldbeingoodphysicalandmentalhealthandnotundertheinfluenceofanydrugoralcoholwhichmightimpairvision,co‑ordinationorjudgement.

• It is advisable towear suitable eye protectionwhenoperating a mower.

ThisproductismanufacturedtocomplywithAustralianSafetyStandards.Ifnon‑genuinereplacementparts;includingblades;arefittedtothisproductitmaynolongermeetthatAustralianSafetyStandardandRoverMowersWarranty.Thefittingofnon‑genuinereplacementpartscould resultinaseriousinjury,and,ormachinemalfunctioningwhichmayresultinlitigationagainstthepersonorpersonsresponsibleforthealterations.

• Nevermowwhilebarefootorwearingopensandals,orthongs.Wearlongtrousersandheavyshoes.

• Mowonlyingooddaylight.• Before using, always visually inspect to see that

blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotwornordamaged.

• Replacewornor damagedblades andbolts in sets topreservebalance.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS• Checkallnuts,boltsandscrewsoften,alwaysbesurethe

mowerisinsafeoperatingcondition.• Keepsafetydevices(guardsandswitches)inplaceand

in working order.• Neverusethemowerunlessthegrasscatcher,orguards

providedbythemanufacturer,areinposition.• Ensure any sparepartsused complywith theoriginal

manufacturer’srecommendationsandspecifications.• Replacewornorfaultysilencer.• Keepengine freeofgrass, leavesor excessivegrease.

Thesecanbeafirehazard.• Refueloutdoorsonly.Donotsmokewhilefuellingengine.

Neverremovethecapofthefueltankoraddpetrolwhiletheengineisrunningortheengineishot.Removefuelcapslowlytorelieveanytankpressure.Ifpetrolisspilled,donotattempttostarttheenginebutmovemachineawayfromtheareaofthespillandavoidcreatinganysourceofignitionuntilpetrolvapourshavedissipated.

• Checkforfuelleakswhilerefuellingorusingthemower.Ifafuelleakisfound,donotstartorruntheengineuntilthefuelleakisfixedandspilledfueliswipedaway.

• Donotoperatetheengineinaconfinedspacewhere exhaustfumes(carbonmonoxide)cancollect.• Alwaysmountthemowerontheoppositesidetothe dischargechute.• Start the engine carefully with the cutterhead

disengaged.• Donotover‑speedtheengineoraltergovernorsettings.

Excessivespeedisdangerousandshortensmowerlife.• Stoptheengineandremovethekeyswheneveryouleave

themower,evenforamoment.• Store themower inawell‑ventilated roomaway from

nakedflamessuchasmaybefoundinhotwaterheaters.• Do not lend or sell themowerwithout theOwner’s

Manual.

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6.27 Electrical System - Lawnking 18 & 20Hp



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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. Coolingfinsandairpassages 2. Removeobstructionfrom underengineblowerhousingareblocked. passages. 3. Engineloadisexcessive. 3. Selectalowerspeedtoreduceload. 4. Air cleaner is dirty. 4. Clean air cleaner element. 5. Dirtorwaterisinfuelsystem. 5. Havemachineservicedby AuthorisedServiceDealer. 6. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 6. Adjustthecarburettor. 7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped defectiveinsomeotherway. sparkplug.

Engineoverheats. 1. Coolingfinsandairpassages 1. Removeobstructionfrom underengineblowerhousingareblocked. coolingfinsandairpassages. 2. Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 2. Adjustthecarburettor. 3. Oil level in crankcase is low. 3. Add oil to crankcase. 4. Engineloadisexcessive. 4. Selectalowerspeedtoreduce load.

Mowervibratesabnormally. 1. Enginemountingboltsareloose. 1. Tightenmountingbolts. 2. Loosecutterpulley,idlerpulleyor 2. Tightentheappropriatepulley. drivepulley. 3. Cutterassemblyisunbalanced. 3. Replacebrokenbladesissets. 4. Cutterassemblyisloose. 4. Tightensecuringnut.

Cutterdoesnotrotate. 1. Cutterdrivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewcutterdrivebelt. 2. Cutterdrivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installcutterdrivebelt.

Mowerdoesnotdrive. 1. Drivebeltisworn,looseorbroken. 1. Installnewdrivebelt. 2. Drivebeltisoffpulley. 2. Installdrivebelt. 3. Unabletoselectforwardorreverse. 3. Havemachineservicedby AuthorisedServiceDealer.

Enginedoesnotstart,hard 1. Fueltankisempty. 1. Fillfueltankwithpetrol.tostart,losespower,orfailsto 2. Speedselected. 2. SelectNeutral.keeprunning. 3. CutterDriveisengaged. 3. DisengageCutterDrive. 4. Sparkplugisloose. 4. Tightensparkplug. 5. Sparkplugleadislooseor 5. Installsparkplugleadon disconnectedfromsparkplug. sparkplug. 6. Sparkpluggapisincorrect. 6. Setgapbetweenelectrodesat 0.7mm to 0.8mm. 7. Sparkplugispitted,fouledor 7. Installnewcorrectlygapped defectiveinsomeotherway. sparkplug. 8. Wrongsparkplugisused. 8. Installcorrectsparkplug. 9. Electricalconnectionsareloose. 9. Checkelectricalsystemto ensuregoodcontact. 10.Carburettorisadjustedincorrectly. 10.Adjustthecarburettor 11.Aircleanerisdirty. 11.Cleantheaircleanerelement. 12.Ventholeinfueltankisblocked. 12.Inspectandopenvent. 13.Dirtorwaterinfuelsystem. 14.Deadbattery. 15.DefectiveElectronicIgnition 13.Havemachineservicedby System. AuthorisedServiceDealer. 16.DefectiveSafetySwitches.

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. Coolingfinsandairpassages 3. Removeobstructionfromcooling underengineblowerhousingare finsandairpassages. blocked. 4. Idlespeedisto

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