Rover 5377 - 12HP - Manual (Page 13)

MAINTENANCE
STEERING RODS
Should not normally require resetting.
1. Loosen rod lock nut; (A) See Fig.11
2. Release the fixing bolt;
3. Turn tie rod end to adjust for length clockwise to
shorten, anti-clockwise to lengthen
4. Replace the fixing bolt and tighten;
5. Tighten rod lock nut;
6. Make sure rod is free to pivot.
CUTTER HEAD TILT
This will not normally require resetting.
1. Loosen U-Bracket nuts; (B) See Fig.12.
2. Adjust nuts up or down to set tilt;
3. Model 160 (760mm cut) does require back of blade
circle tilted 15mm above front of blade circle in low cut
position;
4. Retighten all nuts.
STEERING STOPS
These will not normally require resetting.
1 Check if steering segment gear rotates in both
directions.
2 Loosen locknut on front beam and adjust bolt till
number of turns in both directions is equal.
3 Retighten locknut.
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the height of
cut rotate the nyloc nut
(A) situated under the
centre of machine on
the rear cutter support
assembly.
Adjust nyloc nut to
obtain low cut at front of
blade circle of 15mm.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
The safety interlock system has been designed for your
protection and should not be tampered with. It gives the
Ranger the following characteristics.
The engine will not start unless the clutch/brake pedal is
depressed and the cutter drive is disengaged.
NOTE : The engine should stop if the operator leaves the
seat without engaging park brake and/or the
cutter drive engaged.
WARNING : If the interlock system fails, see an authorised
dealer. Do no operate until the fault is corrected.
CAUTION : Safety switch circuit may become defective if
wet. Do not spray switches and connections.
STORAGE
Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poor
ventilated enclosures where fuel fumes may
accumulate.
If machine is to be stored over 30 days proceed as
follows:-
1. Remove all fuel from carburetor and fuel tank
to prevent varnish-like gum deposits.
2. Remove spark plug and pour 30ml of engine oil
into cylinder. Crank engine several times to
distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
3. Clean engine and cooling fins, etc., of any
clippings, dirt and chaff.
4. Clean underside of mower and cutting unit.
Paint any chips or scratches.
5. Lubricate chassis components.
6. Remove and charge battery and store in a cool
dry spot. Recharge every 30 days.
7. Store machine in a clean dry place.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
1. Change oil.
2. Fill fuel tank with fuel.
3. Check spark plug.
4. Check drive belts.
5. Check drive chain.
6. Lubricate drive chain.
7. Lubricate pivot points.
8. Grease front axle spindles.
9. Check tyre pressure.
10. Check safety interlock.
11. Check cutting blades.
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