SPECIFICATIONS
ROVER RANCHER
Machine Model No.
Engine Model No.
Single Cylinder
4 Stroke
Fuel Capacity
Oil Capacity
Lubrication
Spark plug type
Spark Plug Gap
Ignition Type
Engine Oil
1766
280702
Briggs & Stratton
12 HP. 465cc
4.0 Litres
1.42 Litres
Gear Impellor
Champion CJ8
0.7 to 0.8
Magnetron
10w-30 or SAE 30
To emphasize special information the words
WARNING and CAUTION are used.
WARNING: The safety of the user and others
involved.
Personal injury may result should this information
be disregarded.
CAUTION: Follow these instructions carefully to
avoid mower damage and loss of warranty.
TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
Fully enclosed and permanently lubricated
transaxle. Diff and gearbox combined featuring an
inline selector pattern with 5 Forward speeds,
Neutral and Reverse.
Reduction are –
Speed1
Speed 2
Speed 3
46.8:1
30.1:1
20.1:1
Speed 4
Speed5
Reverse
15.7:1
13.3:1
40.1:1
∗ Throttle control with Fast, Slow and Choke
positions;
∗ Key switch with Off, On and Start positions;
∗ Light switch Off/On;
∗ Amp Meter.
Primary traction drive is by an A Section, V Belt
Clutch from engine to trans-axle input shaft.
Total Drive Reduction
Speed1
Speed 2
Speed 3
104:1
66.6:1
44.5:1
Speed 4
Speed5
Reverse
34.8:1
29.5:1
88.8:
Ground Speed: At 3600 RPM
Speed1
Speed 2
Speed 3
2.5 km/hr
3.9 km/hr
5.8 km/hr
Speed 4
Speed5
Reverse
7.5 km/hr
8.8 km/hr
2.9 km/hr
Note: Speeds must only be selected when
machine is stationary.
CUTTING HEAD
Model 178: Full floating die cast aluminum
housing with right side discharge.
Width of cut 965mm (38”)
Model 170: Full floating pressed steel housing
with right side discharge. Width of
cut 760mm (30”).
Tyres
Front Tyres –
13 x5.00
Tube
Pressure 140 KPA maximum
Rear Tyres – Tubeless
Pressure 70 KPA maximum
STEERING WHEEL
325mm Dia. Steering Wheel. 1-1/4 turns lock to lock.
CLUTCH BRAKE / PEDAL
Foot operated pedal. Right side of machine.
PARK BRAKE KNOB:
Hand operated catch. Right hand side. Used in
conjunction with clutch/brake pedal.
SPEED SELECTOR:
Lever left hand side. 5 Forward speeds, Neutral and
reverse.
CUTTING HEIGHT:
Lever right hand side. 8 heights of cut positions from
15mm to 65mm.
Cutter drive:
Lever in rear cowl.
GENERAL:
Wheel Base, 111cm
Track 63cm R: 71cm F.
Turning Circle 4.0m
Turning Radius 85.0cm
Length
Width
Height
Weight
156cm
83cm
95cm
180kg
2