MTD 1742 warranty Operator’s Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

Operator’s Manual

Rover Rancher 1742 Lawn Tractor

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA	Form No. 769-05660
	(January 25, 2010)

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Contents Operator’s Manual To The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceChildren TowingSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineSymbol Safety SymbolsImportant Safe Operation Practices Contents of Crate Assembly & Set-UpTractor Set-Up Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Connecting the Battery CablesChecking Tire Pressure Gas and Oil Adjusting the SeatSeat Adjustment Knob not shown Controls and FeaturesThrottle/Choke Control Brake PedalSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Ignition Switch ModuleDeck Lift Lever Drive PedalPTO / Blade Engage Handle Fuel Level IndicatorParking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Operation Safety Interlock SwitchesStarting the Engine Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution ModeUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing Engaging the PTOMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Changing the Engine OilAir Cleaner Spark Plug Transmission Cleaning the TractorDeck Wash Front Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsDeck Spindle AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear Steering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentHex Bolt Adjustment Gear Leveling the Deck Side to SideCutting Deck Removal ServiceDeck Idler Bracket Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Changing the Deck BeltPulley Cutting BladesJump Starting BatteryTires FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt ChargingProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingComponent Part Number and Description Replacement PartsPart Number and Description ComponentModel Number Description Attachments & Accessories