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Ranger Auto - Drive
Owners Manual
Model No. 5377 – 12HP.
WARNING
• A mower is a high speed cutting tool. Safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of accident.
• Careless or improper use may cause serious injury.
• Be sure that you read and fully understand the contents of this Owner’s Manual. Should any point be unclear, contact
Rover-Scott Bonnar Limited, in your State or an authorised Rover-Scott Bonnar Service Agent for assistance.
• Keep the Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • A mower user must be in good physical condition and • When starting do not wrap the started rope around your mental health and not under the influence of any drug or hand. Do not allow the started cord to snap back. Return the alcohol which might impair vision co-ordination or starter grip slowly to allow the cord to rewind properly. judgement. • Strictly follow the operator instructions before attempting • Do not use a mower when tired or fatigued. Lack of to start
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SAFETY FEATURES ─ Traction drive, blade drive and seat ─ Low centre of gravity, stable wide track safety interlock ─ Enclosed drives ─ Parking brake ─ Full footrests ─ Convenient – easy to operate controls 1
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SPECIFICATIONS ROVER RANGER Machine Model No. 5377 To emphasise special information the words WARNING and CAUTION are used. Engine Model No. 281707 Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton WARNING: The safety of the user and others 4 Stroke 12Hp 465cc involved. Fuel Capacity 4.0 Litres Personal injury may result should this Oil Capacity 1.42 Litres information be disregarded. Lubrication Gear Impellor
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LOOSE PARTS KIT DESCRIPTION QTY USE Steering wheel 1 On steering shaft Roll Pin 1 Secure steering wheel to shaft Stone Guard Assy. 1 Fitted to cutter head Spring Stone Guard 1 On stone guard pivot rod ‘E’ Clip 1 In groove in pivot rod Ignition Keys 1 To start machine Plug Spanner 1 SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 4 Fig. 2 INSTALL STEERING WHEEL 1. Slip steering wheel over steering shaft and align the wheel 5. Secure by clipping an ‘E’ Clip into the groove o
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BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL FILL FUEL TANK – See Safety Instructions. The rider mower may be delivered without oil in the Use only regular grade or unleaded petrol. crankcase. Oil must be added before attempting to Do not mix oil with petrol – engine damage may result. start the engine. 1. Clean around fuel tank cap so foreign matter cannot 1. Place machine on level surface. Ensure that the enter tank when cap is removed. oil plug is securely tightened. Clean around
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO – DRIVE OPERATION Forward and backward movement of the mower is controlled by the drive selector pedal. As with a motor vehicle, speed is controlled by the amount of pressure on the drive selector pedal. Ensure that the mower user is familiar with this means of operation before operating the mower, particularly in tight or confined areas. TO START ENGINE ENGAGING CLUTCHES NOTE: The engine will not start unless the cutter drive is When engaging the cutt
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MAINTENANCE INTERVAL CHART See 5 25 PERIODIC SERVICE EVERY 25 HRS Page Hours Hours 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 Change Oil (Initial) 6 X Change Oil (Periodic) 6 X Check Interlock 11 X X Check Cutting Blades - X X Check Cutting Unit Brake 9 X Check Rear Wheels Brake 9 X Lubricate Pivot Points 7 X Lubricate Drive Chain 7 X Lubricate Throttle Cable 7 X Grease Front Axle Spind
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MAINTENANCE COOLING SYSTEM The Ranger has an air cooled 4 stroke engine. It must be cleaned frequently. Remove any build-up of grass, dirt or other debris from the - 1. Cylinder; 2. Cylinder head cooling fins; 3. Cooling air intake screen and; 4. Carburetor governor levers and linkages. This will ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed. THROTTLE CONTROL Proper choke and stop switch operation is dependant on adjustment of remote controls – 1. Loosen outer cable
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MAINTENANCE - Cutter Drive Lever Pivot; WHEEL REMOVAL - Clutch/brake pedal pivot; See Fig.15 - Tie rod ball ends; Fig.11 - All connecting rod pivot points. NOTE: All ball bearings are sealed and require no maintenance. CUTTING UNIT: Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive before working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental starting of the CAUTION: Always deflate tyre before removing rim nuts on engine. front wheel only. Front – Before using machine alwa
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MAINTENANCE PARKING BRAKE CUTTER HEAD BRAKE Should always be checked for operation after clutch/brake Should regularly be checked for operation. rods have been adjusted. PAD REPLACEMENT 1. Remove ‘R’ clip and CUTTER DRIVE ADJUSTMENT push rod pin (See 1. Move Cutter Height Selector Lever to No.4 Position in Fig.19) Rack 2. Remove brake pivot 2. Move Cutter Drive Lever to the Engaged Position bolt (B) and two 3. Adjust Push Rods Fig.16 to give a spring compression spacers (
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MAINTENANCE AUTO DRIVE The Auto-Drive friction plates and drive pulleys are factory set for travel required along key shaft and this should not need adjusting. If during operation it is found that the relationship between forward and reverse has become unbalanced adjust as follows:- 1. Loosen locknut (A) Fig.22 2. Centralise engagement lever (D) with friction plates between drive pulleys, Fig.23 3. Re-tighen locknuts (A), Fig.22 Fig. 22 CONTINUOUS BELT This c
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MAINTENANCE STEERING RODS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Should not normally require resetting. The safety interlock system has been designed for your protection and should not be tampered with. It gives the 1. Loosen rod lock nut; (A) See Fig.11 Ranger the following characteristics. 2. Release the fixing bolt; The engine will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is 3. Turn tie rod end to adjust for length clockwise to depressed and the cutter drive is disengaged. shorten, an
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SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS Safety and Instruction decals are mounted on the RANGER Rear Engine Rider. Replace any that become damaged or illegible. 12
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND SPARES ITEM DESCRIPTION PART No. 1 KEY SWITCH A07678 2 KEY A07679 3 BLADE SWITCH A06406 4 BRAKE SWTICH A06406 5 SOLENOID A07107 6 BATTERY A05262 7 FUSE A07513 8 POWER LEAD A12277 9 EARTH LEAD A12278 10 EARTH STRAP A12020 11 WIRING LOOM A10274 12 SEAT SWITCH A10257 13 SEAT PANEL SW. A06406 14 RESISTANCE LEAD A12283 13
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TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine loses power 1. Oil level in crankcase in low 1. Add oil to crankcase 2. Cooling fins and air passages under engine 2. Remove obstruction from passages blower housing are blocked 3. Engine load is excessive 3. Select a lower speed to reduce load 4. Air cleaner is dirty 4. Clean air cleaner element 5. Dirt or water is in fuel system 5. Have machine serviced by Authorised Service
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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION * COMMON HARDWARE ITEM 1 A07937 Fuel Tank 2 A12005 Fuel Tank Cap 3 A07999 Fuel Tank Bracket 4 A12001 Fuel Tank Strap – Front 5 A12002 Fuel Tank Strap – Rear 6 A12009 Fuel Line – ¼ ID 7 A12010 Hose Clamp 8 A12011 Fuel Line Retainer ½” Copper Half Clip 9 * ¼” x ⅝” UNC Hex Bolt 10 * ¼” UNC Std. Nyloc Nut 11 * 73 AS 5-5 Blind Rivet 12 A03422 Filter – Cent Cap 13 A03421 Vent Cap 14 15 * 5/16” Shakepr
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RANGER AUTO – DRIVE SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION * COMMON HARDWARE ITEM 1 A10260 Chassis Assembly 2 A10041 Height Selector Shaft Assembly 3 A10280 Cutterhead Engage. Selector Assembly 4 A10248 Drive Selector Pedal Assembly 5 A00980 Cutterhead Selector Arm Assembly 6 A10250 Pedal Arm Assembly 7 A10243 Pedal Assembly 8 A10276 Front Bumper Bar Assembly 9 A10265 Engagement Shaft Assembly 10 A10273 Push Rod Assembly 11 A10277 Engagement Rod Assembly 12 A10057 Cutterh
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