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1842, 1438 42 & 46-Inch Deck, Engine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler Pulley, Service
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Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts
Maintenance
Assembly & Set-Up
Adjustments
Cleaning Battery
Setting the Cutting Height
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
Safety Symbols
Indicator
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38-Inch
Deck
Engine Pulley
Idler Bracket
Deck Idler Pulley
Figure
7-9
42 &
46-Inch
Deck
Figure
7-10
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7 — S
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Contents
Rover Raider 1438 & 1842 Lawn Tractor
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE
Operator’s Manual
Record Product Information
Table of Contents
To The Owner
Thank You
Important Safe Operation Practices
California Proposition
General Operation
Do Not
Slope Operation
Towing
Service
General Service
Children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not modify engine
Notice Regarding Emissions
Spark Arrestor
Safety Symbols
Symbol
Description
Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree
or a corner of a building or a fence post
8 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices
Shipping Brace Removal
Assembly & Set-Up
Connecting the Battery Cables
Tractor Set-Up
Mulch Plug if equipped
Attaching The Steering Wheel
Attaching The Dash Collar
Attaching The Seat
For California Models
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels if so equipped
Tire Pressure
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Shift Lever
Controls and Features
On some modelsIgnition Switch Module
Speed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke Knob
Throttle Control Lever
Ignition Switch
3-Position Ignition Switch
4-Position Ignition Switch
Shift Lever
Ignition Switch Module
Clutch-Brake Pedal
Parking Brake
Reverse Caution Mode
Safety Interlock Switches
Models equipped with ignition switch module
Operation
Stopping the Engine
Setting the Cutting Height
Engaging the Parking Brake
Starting the Engine
Engaging the Blades
Using the Deck Lift Lever
Driving The Tractor
Driving On Slopes
Mowing
Mulching
Headlights
Battery
Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Air Cleaner
Deck Wash System
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Cleaning Battery
Battery Failures
Leveling the Deck
Adjustments
Seat Adjustment
Parking Brake Adjustment
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Maintenance Schedule
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
Clean Battery Terminals
Cutting Deck Removal
Service
Battery
Tires
Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin
Jump Starting
Charging
Fuse
Cutting Blades
For 42” & 46” Decks
Changing the Deck Belt
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
For 38” Decks
Engine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler Pulley
38-Inch Deck
42 & 46-Inch Deck
Section 7 - Service
Remedy
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Replacement Parts
Attachments & Accessories
Model Number
Description
Page
Section 11- Notes