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MTD 1842, 1438 warranty

Models: 1842 1438

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Rover Raider 1438 & 1842 Lawn Tractor READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE Operator’s ManualRecord Product Information Table of ContentsTo The Owner Thank YouCalifornia Proposition Important Safe Operation PracticesGeneral Operation Do Not Slope OperationTowing ServiceGeneral Service ChildrenSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not modify engineNotice Regarding Emissions Spark ArrestorSymbol Safety SymbolsDescription or a corner of a building or a fence post Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree8 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices Shipping Brace Removal Assembly & Set-UpConnecting the Battery Cables Tractor Set-UpMulch Plug if equipped Attaching The Steering WheelAttaching The Dash Collar Attaching The SeatFor California Models Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels if so equippedTire Pressure Gas and Oil Fill-upShift Lever Controls and FeaturesOn some modelsIgnition Switch Module Speed Control Parking Brake Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal Choke KnobThrottle Control Lever Ignition Switch3-Position Ignition Switch 4-Position Ignition SwitchShift Lever Ignition Switch ModuleClutch-Brake Pedal Parking BrakeModels with Reverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SwitchesReverse Caution Mode Models without Reverse Caution ModeStopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightEngaging the Parking Brake Starting the EngineEngaging the Blades Using the Deck Lift LeverDriving The Tractor Driving On SlopesMulching MowingHeadlights Battery Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Air CleanerDeck Wash System Cleaning the Engine And DeckCleaning Battery Battery FailuresLeveling the Deck AdjustmentsSeat Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentClean Engine Cooling Fins Maintenance ScheduleClean Hood/Dash Louvers Clean Battery TerminalsCutting Deck Removal ServiceTires BatteryDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Jump Starting ChargingFuse Cutting BladesFor 42” & 46” Decks Changing the Deck BeltChanging the Transmission Drive Belt For 38” DecksEngine Pulley Idler Bracket Deck Idler Pulley 38-Inch Deck42 & 46-Inch Deck Section 7 - ServiceRemedy TroubleshootingProblem CauseReplacement Parts Model Number Attachments & AccessoriesDescription Page Section 11- Notes