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MTD 1742 warranty Read And Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions In This 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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MTD 1742 warranty Read And Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions In This Manual, Operator’s Manual

Contents

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALOperator’s Manual Rover Rancher 1742 Lawn TractorTo The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition Important Safe Operation PracticesGeneral Operation Do Not Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceChildren TowingNotice Regarding Emissions Do not modify engineSpark Arrestor SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSymbol 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 Contents of Crate Assembly & Set-UpTractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor ManuallySetting 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 ModuleBattery Deck Lift LeverPTO / Blade Engage Handle Fuel Level IndicatorParking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Section 4- Controls and FeaturesOperation Safety Interlock SwitchesStarting the Engine Reverse Caution Mode Driving The TractorIndicator LightUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing Engaging the PTOMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Air Cleaner Cleaning the TractorSpark Plug TransmissionFront Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsDeck Spindle AdjustmentsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear Steering Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentLeveling the Deck Side to Side Adjusting the SeatCutting Deck Removal ServiceDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Changing the Deck BeltHex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler PulleyPulley Cutting BladesJump Starting BatteryTires FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt ChargingProblem TroubleshootingCause RemedyPart Number and Description ComponentReplacement Parts Section 9 - Replacement Parts Discharge Chute AssemblyComponent Part Number and DescriptionModel Number Attachments & AccessoriesDescription