Rover Ranger 53179 - User Manual

Warranty Conditions
AUSTRALIA &NEW ZEALAND ONLY
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Dealer’s Name:..............................................................................................................
Dealer’s Address: ..........................................................................................................
Dealer’s Phone No: .......................................................................................................
Product Model No:........................................................................................................
Product Serial No: .........................................................................................................
Date of Purchase: ..........................................................................................................
Rover Mowers Limited reserves the right to make changes of and add
improvements upon its product at any time without notice or
obligation. The Company also reserves the right to discontinue
manufacture of any product at its discretion at any time.
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PO Box 1235 East Tamaki,
Eagle Farm. Qld 4009 Auckland.
Australia. New Zealand.
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Rover Mowers Limited warrant that this machine is free from
defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is limited
to making good or replacing any part which appears upon
inspection by the manufacturer or his agent to be defective in
material or workmanship.
The engine used to power this machine is warranted by the
manufacturer whose warranty statement has been included
with the machine. As the warranty for the engine may differ
from the warranty for the other components, you are advised to
read the engine manufacturer’s warranty carefully
For other items this warranty shall apply for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase except for products used
commercially where the warranty is limited to 90 days.
This warranty does not obligate the manufacturer, his agents or
dealers to bear the transport costs incurred in the repair or
replacement of any defective part.
This warranty excludes fair wear and tear, or any damage
caused by misuse or abuse. Parts such as blades, blade bolts, v-
belts and spark plugs, which can be subjected to use beyond
their normal intended working capacity are also excluded.
This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been
used or if repairs or alterations have been made without the
manufacturer’s written authority.
The above warranty does not exclude any condition or
warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or any other
relevant legislation which implies any condition which cannot
be excluded.
EXTENDED WARRANTY: For domestic use only, a 24
month extended warranty applies. It requires the customer to
complete the ‘2 year warranty registration card’, and forward
along with a copy of the cash register receipt to “Warranty,
Rover Mowers Limited”, Normal warranty exclusions as listed
still apply.
REMEMBER:
PROOF OF PURCHASE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OFTHE OWNER AND
IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO WARRANTY WORK BEING UNDERTAKEN.
REPAIRS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED ROVER
DEALER /SERVICE AGENT AND GENUINE SPARE PARTS MUST BE
USED OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
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Summary

SAFETY FEATURES

Drive System Safety

Traction drive, blade drive, and safety interlock system features.

Chassis & Operator Safety

Enclosed drives, full footrests, and low centre of gravity for stability.

Control & Braking Safety

Parking brake and convenient, easy-to-operate controls.

SPECIFICATIONS

Rover Ranger Model Specs

Details on model, engine, fuel, oil, and spark plug.

INITIAL SETUP AND PREPARATION

Battery Installation and Charging

Steps for installing and charging the mower battery.

Fluid Levels: Oil & Fuel

Instructions for filling engine oil and fuel tank.

CONTROLS OVERVIEW

Engine & Ignition Controls

Throttle, ignition switch, and their functions.

Drive & Brake Controls

Brake/clutch pedal, parking brake, and drive selector operation.

Cutting & Height Controls

Cutter drive lever and cutting height adjuster.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Auto-Drive Operation & Starting

Using auto-drive, starting the engine, and safety notes.

Mowing, Driving & Stopping

Procedures for mowing, driving, stopping, and emergency stops.

MAINTENANCE: ENGINE & GENERAL

Oil Change Procedure

Steps for draining and refilling engine oil.

Spark Plug Maintenance

MAINTENANCE: CUTTING, WHEELS & BRAKES

Cutting Unit Preparation

MAINTENANCE: DRIVE & STEERING

MAINTENANCE: BELTS & AUTO-DRIVE

MAINTENANCE: ADJUSTMENTS & SAFETY

Safety Interlock System

Explanation of the mower's safety interlock system.

SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS & STORAGE

Safety Switch Adjustments

Adjusting clutch brake, cutter engagement, and seat panel switches.

Storage and Removal Procedures

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Engine Performance Issues

Diagnosing and resolving engine power, overheating, and idle problems.

Mower Operation Issues

Drive System Issues

Rover Ranger 53179 Specifications

General

Brand	Rover
Model	Ranger 53179
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English