The indestructable 1980's Rover Rancher ride on mower

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2 жыл бұрын

I've been using this machine since as long as I can remember. Now, my son Jack loves it just as much (and do the others!) we get it moving on a hot day and run around the paddock. Features mower vs. tree root, tree root wins.

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@TimsBitsnPieces 10 ай бұрын

I've got one of these with the 12.5HP engine, electric start and lights but the lights don't work at present I've put new belts and brakes on it and it's a great little machine. Sure beats walking behind a push mower.

@campbellpaul 2 жыл бұрын

That is one gorgeous garden tractor.. Great condition, too

@Davesview1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure Paul, it has earned its keep and more.

@kristyfischer7947 Жыл бұрын

Great to see the we all adore the mower. Best model ever, mine was rolled and it still runs a treat. Ride on these day you roll it and it's Tim to buy a new one

@johnlongville1245 Жыл бұрын

how to do the drive.belts

@rossreynolds5589 10 ай бұрын

reliable for sure.

@kristyfischer7947 Жыл бұрын

Hello, woohoo grouse video, I'm a true rancher rover lover. I heard you say at end of your video, if need help with anything your welcome to ask. I'm stuck I know how to take the shroud on and off (forgot to mention I have a 1976 workshop manual) and I'm stuck with the same problem again.....I have never been able to read to learn how to fix stuff. Im a visual, hands on learner. How do I get the engage/disengage lever to work. It's doing my head in and my lawns need a mow. I have a little patch of land near the upper Yarra dam. Is your yard victorian? Looks very similar to the trees where I live. I hope you can help and spare time to answer my problem

@iankillen6484 11 ай бұрын

Hey. Mate can. U do a Vidio. On replacing the drive clutch. Corks. On it.

@Davesview1 11 ай бұрын

Hi Mate this model doesn’t have a cork / clutch system. Gearbox driven!

@joeadams1225 2 жыл бұрын

Heya Dave, I bought one identical to yours with a 12 volt starter, 12.5. B&S. Great mower, Parts are an issue now and uneven cut but I'm working it out. Any tips for deck levelling ?

@Davesview1 2 жыл бұрын

You can wire it up tighter to the frame on one side to level it - its not ideal but it works. Parts are indeed an issue ..

@joeadams1225 2 жыл бұрын

@@Davesview1 Thanks Dave, 👍

@garymarkham4167 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate..Thanks a lot for your reply....My mate has one of these...Hes been away for a few months and it wont start...replaced the battery it turns over but wont start...think it might be the fuel...its always been ok before....will go and check it out tomorrow...maybe drain the fuel..replace with fresh and put some juice down the air intact.Let you know how it goes.

@Davesview1 Жыл бұрын

Plan sounds good. If you get desperate to get it to kick over remove spark plug, clean, Bit of a squirt of start ya bastard into the hole replace and boom 👍

@garymarkham4167 Жыл бұрын

@@Davesview1 Gday Dave....Hes put a new plug in it and I have a can of Bastard.But I think I made a mistake its not a Ranger but a Rover Colt..tough as teak unlike the crap they are pumping out of China....I am in Sydney and you?

@Davesview1 Жыл бұрын

@@garymarkham4167 yep I wish things were still made like these. We are up in FNQ 👍

@garymarkham4167 Жыл бұрын

@@Davesview1 Why spend a lot on a Bunnings crap mower when you can pick up a free Victa 2 stroke online...Carby clean Filter Blade and Plug your set...I got a free Victa Mustang 80s 2 stroke goes like a dream.

@Davesview1 Жыл бұрын

@@garymarkham4167 yeah buddy! Best leaf mulchers money can buy, can’t kill them.

@damianb165 Жыл бұрын

Have you replaced the Cutting deck belt on it. Is it a big job ? What does it intale

@Davesview1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Damien, from memory it took me a while but mostly because fiddly job. I wish I recorded a video of the process - but the best tip I can give you is take lots of photos of how it is routed before you do anything at all 😉 it’s manageable and there are far worse mowers to do it on.

@damianb165 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@emanuelellis-yolmen678 6 ай бұрын

Hey Damien just put on new deck belt from super cheap first one I bought had too much slack took it back with the receipt and got one that might be too tight.. do you know the exact size and where to get it from

@garymarkham4167 Жыл бұрын

Gday Mate Great video...Does the Rancher have a fuel cut off switch?

@Davesview1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Gary thank you, there’s a fuel on/off valve (manual) but no automated safety features from this era. This particular one has an aftermarket seat kill switch installed but not in use.