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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 should not normally require resetting.
1. Loosen U-Bracket nuts; (B) See Fig. 12.
2. Adjust nuts up or down to set tilt;
3. Model 178 (965 mm cut) does not require tilt.
Model 170 (760 mm cut) does require back of blade
circle tilted 15mm above front of blade circle in low cut
position’
4. Retighten all nuts.
STEERING STOPS
This should not normally require resetting.
1. Check if steering segment gear rotates in both directions
and contacts peg on chassis. If segment gear contacts then
stops are correct. If not adjust as follows.
2. Loosen lock nut on front beam axle and adjust bolt till
contact is made between segment and peg. Check in both
directions.
3. Retighten lock nut.
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
Rancher the following characteristics.
The engine will not start unless the speed selector is in the
neutral position, the cutter drive is disengaged and the
clutch/brake pedal is depressed.
NOTE: The engine should stop if the operator leaves the seat
with the speed selector and/or the cutter drive
engaged.
WARNING: If the interlock system fails, see an
authorized dealer. Do not 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 may accumulate.
If machine is to be stores over 30 days proceed with the
following:-
1. Remove all fuel from carburettor and fuel tank to prevent
varnish-like gum deposits.
2. Remove spark plug and pour 30 ml 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 spot.
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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