Textron Ransomes Jacobsen HR3806 Series, DZ Safety And Operation Manual

Safety and Operation Manual
Sikkerheds og Instruktionsbog

HR3806

Series: DZ - Engine type: Kubota V1505-E
Product codes: LHAD003

24686G-DK (rev.0)

WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe
injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be
trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should
read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate,
adjust or service the machine.

AD VARSEL: Den ne maski ne kan fo rårsage al vorlig
personskade, hvis den bruges forkert. Alle, der bruger og
vedligeholder denne maskine, skal være korrekt uddannet til
de tte, sk al ad va res o m fa rerne o g læse he le
instruktionsbogen, før maskinen forberedes, bruges, justeres
eller serviceres.

RJ 100 / 012004

YEARS OF MOWING

EXCELLENCE

© 2004, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved

1 CONTENTS

CONTENTS P AG E

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................. 2

2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION....................................................................................... 2

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 3

3.2 SAFETY SIGNS .......................................................................................................... 3

3.3 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................................................. 3

3.4 DRIVING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................ 3

3.5 TRANSPORTING ........................................................................................................3

3.6 LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION ............................................................................ 4

3.7 SLOPES..................................................................................................................... 4

3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING DECKS ......................................................................................4

3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND ........................................................................ 4

4 SPECIFICA TIONS

4.1 ENGINE SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................6

4.2 MACHINE SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................ 6

4.3 DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................6

4.4 VIBRATION LEVEL ....................................................................................................7

4.5 SLOPES..................................................................................................................... 8

4.6 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ................................................................................. 8

4.7 CUTTING PERFORMANCE (AREA) ............................................................................ 8

4.8 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES ..................................................................................9

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5 DECALS

5.1 SAFETY DECALS ..................................................................................................... 11

5.2 INSTRUCTION DECALS ............................................................................................ 11

6 CONTROLS

6.1 STARTER KEY SWITCH ............................................................................................12

6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER .................................................................................. 12

6.3 STEERING WHEEL RAKE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 12

6.4 TRACTION FOOT PEDAL ......................................................................................... 12

6.5 SPEED LIMITER ........................................................................................................ 12

6.6 P ARKING BRAKE ...................................................................................................... 13

6.7 DIFF LOCK CONTROL .............................................................................................. 13

6.8 HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVERS .......................................................................................14

6.9 CUTTING UNIT SWITCHES ....................................................................................... 14

6.10 INSTRUMENT PANEL ...............................................................................................15

6.11 HOURMETER ............................................................................................................ 16

6.12 HORN ........................................................................................................................ 16

6.13 BONNET RELEASE KEY ............................................................................................ 16

7 OPERATION

7.2 TRAILER TIE DOWNS FOR REAR. ............................................................................. 17

7.1 DAILY INSPECTION .................................................................................................. 17

7.3 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ................................... 18

7.4 OPERA TING PROCEDURE ......................................................................................... 19

7.5 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................................................ 20

7.6 DRIVING ................................................................................................................... 20

7.7 MOWING .................................................................................................................. 21

7.8 TO STOP THE ENGINE .............................................................................................. 21

7.9 PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THEENGINE STOPPED .............................................21

8 ADJUSTMENTS

8.1 SEA T (GS85/90)....................................................................................................... 22

8.2 HEIGHT OF CUT ....................................................................................................... 23

9 MAINTENANCE

9.1 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ............................................................ 24

9.2 DAILY CHECKS (EVERY 8 WORKING HOURS) ..........................................................26

10 GUARANTEE / SALES & SERVICE ............................................................................ 28

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2.1 IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is

operated and maintained.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both

new and second-hand machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided
with the machine.

This machine is designed solely for use in customary grass cutting operations. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the
intended use.

Before attempting to operate this machine, ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make
themselves thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance.

Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational
medicine, and all road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.

Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resulting damage or injury.

2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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A Machine Name
B Serial Number
C Year of Manufacture
D Machine Weight
E Engine Power

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This safety symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully
read the message that follows, and inform other
operators.

3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Ensure that the instructions in this book are
read and fully understood.

• No person should be allowed to operate this
machine unless they are fully acquainted with
all the controls and the safety procedures.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.

3.2 SAFETY SIGNS

• It is essential all safety labels are kept
legible, if they are missing or illegible they
must be replaced. If any part of the machine
is replaced and it originally carried a safety
label, a new label must be affixed to the
replacement part. New safety labels are
obtainable from Ransomes dealers.

3.3 STARTING THE ENGINE

• Before starting the engine check that the
brakes are applied, drives are in neutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystanders are clear of the machine.

• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequate ventilation.

3.4 DRIVING THE MACHINE

• Before moving the machine, check to ensure
that all parts are in good working order,
paying particular attention to brakes, tyres,
steering and the security of cutting blades.

• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in daylight
or good artificial light

• Always observe the Highway Code both on
and off the roads. Keep alert and aware at all
times. Watch out for traffic when crossing or
near roadways.

• Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.

• Remember that some people are deaf or
blind and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.

• Keep travelling speeds low enough for an
emergency stop to be effective and safe at
all times, in any conditions.

• Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to
be cut, thus reducing the possibility of
injury to yourself and/or bystanders.

• When reversing, take special care to
ensure that the area behind is clear of
obstructions and/or bystanders. DO NOT
carry passengers.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.

• When the machine is to be parked, stored
or left unattended, lower the cutting means
unless the transport locks are being used.

• While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.

• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear
or deterioration. After striking a foreign
object, Inspect the lawnmower for damage
and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.

• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately.

3.5 TRANSPORTING

• Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transport with cutting mechanism rotating.

• Drive the machine with due consideration of
road and surface conditions, inclines and
local undulations.

• Sudden decelerating or braking can cause
the rear wheels to lift.

• Remember that the stability of the rear of
the machine is reduced as the fuel is used.

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3.6 LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION

• Park the machine on level ground.

• Before leaving the driving position, stop the
engine and make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives. Remove the starter key.

3.7 SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON
SLOPES

• Local undulations and sinkage will change the
general slope. Avoid ground conditions which
can cause the machine to slide.

• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.

• Sudden decelerating or braking can cause the
rear wheels to lift. Remember there is no
such thing as a “safe” slope.

• Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care.

DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set the

weight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.

3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING DECKS

• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.

• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.

• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Beware of energy in the drive which can
cause rotation when the blockage is released.

• Keep other people away from the cutting units
as rotation of one cylinder can cause the
others to rotate.

• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasing or restraining forces which can
cause parts to move suddenly.

• Do not alter engine speed above maximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
of personal injury.

• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO
NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the
engine, never add fuel while the engine is
running.

• Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can into
the tank.

• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.

• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.

• Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.

• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.

• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.

• Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.

• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors.

• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.

• When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.

• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.

3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE

• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.

• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.

• Read all the appropriate servicing instructions.

• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
the original manufacturer.

• Make sure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one unit can
cause the others to rotate.

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.

• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.

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DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.

WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
or moderate injury and property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

WARNING

Hydraulic Fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and do serious
damage. Immediate medical assistance
must be sought.

WARNING

IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway
use only. Never select transport speed on
grass areas or uneven or unsurfaced roads or
tracks.

WARNING

California Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°

Batteries produce explosive gases and
contain corrosive acid and supply levels
of electrical current high enough to
cause burns.

WARNING

Before releasing transport latches it is
important that all cutting units are fully
raised.

1. Park the machine on level ground.

2. With the engine running at operating
speed raise the cutting units to their
maximum position by operating lift
levers whilst seated in the driving
position.

3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.

4. transport latches can now be released.

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4 SPECIFICATIONS

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4.1 ENGINE SPECIFICATION

TYPE: Kubota 28KW @ 3000 RPM, 4

cylinder (in line) vertical Diesel
engine, 4 stroke, water cooled,

1498cc with 12V electric start.
Model: V1505- BBS-EC-1
Maximum Speed: 3000 ± 50 RPM (No load)
Idle Speed: 1500 +100/-0 RPM
Oil Sump Capacity:6 litres
Fuel: No. 2-D Diesel fuel (ASTM D975)

4.2 MACHINE SPECIFICATION

Frame construction:Heavy duty formed steel chassis

with box section frame rails.

Cutting unit drive: Fixed displacement hydraulic

motors coupled to cutting means
through drive belt.

Transmission: Full time 4-wheel drive. Direct

coupled variable displacement
pump to direct coupled 280cc

front, 237cc rear wheel motors.
Speeds:
Cutting: 0 - 12km/h FORWARD
Transport: 0 - 22km/h FORWARD
Reverse: 0 - 12km/h

Steering: Hydrostatic power steering, with

adjustable tilt steering wheel.
Ground pressure: 1 kg/cm

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4.3 DIMENSIONS

Width of cut:

1.52 meter

1.60 meter

1.80 meter

Overall width (transport)

1.52 metre Rear Discharge Deck

1.56meters

1.60 meter Side Discharge Deck
Chute down 1.92meters
Chute up 1.75meters

1.82 meter Side Discharge Deck
Chute down 2.16meters
Chute up 1.88meters

1.82 meter rear Discharge Deck

1.86meters

Overall height: 1.35 metres
Overall length of machine with:

1.52 meter Deck 3.14meters

1.60 meter Deck 3.19meters

1.82 meter Deck 3.26meters

Overall weight of machine with:

1.52 meter Deck 1240 kg

1.60 meter Deck 1266 kg

1.82 meter Deck 1311 kg

Brakes, Service: Positive hydrostatic braking.
Parking: Fail safe, Oil immersed wet disc

brakes.
Fuel Tank
Capacity: 45.4 litres

Hydraulic Tank
Capacity: 18.8 litres

Battery: Exide 065

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4.4 VIBRATION LEVEL

The machine was tested for whole body and hand/
arm vibration levels. The operator was seated in the
normal operating position with both hands on the
steering mechanism. The engine was running and
the cutting device was rotating with the machine
stationary.

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4.5 SLOPES

DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°

The slope 15° was calculated using static stability
measurements according to the requirements of
EN 836.

4.6 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Engine oil: Should be to MIL-L-2104C or to

A.P.I. ClassificationCD grades.

[10W-30]

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Hydraulic Oil: Shell Tellus 46
Grease: Shell Darina R2, or equivalent.

4.7 CUTTING PERFORMANCE (AREA)

152cm Model:

1.44 hectares/hr. at 12 km/hr.
160cm Model:

1.52 hectares/hr. at 12 km/hr.
182cm Model:

1.73 hectares/hr. at 12 km/hr.

10% allowance is included for normal overlaps and
turning at the end of each cut.

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EC Declaration of Conformity • Déclaration de Conformité CE •
EG Conformiteits-Declaratie • EG-Konformitatsbescheinigung •
Certificato di Conformità CE • EF Konformitetserklæring •
EU Uppfyllandecertifikat • Ilmoitus yhdenmukaisuudesta ey:n sääntöjen kanss •
Declaración de Conformidad de la CE • Declaração de Conformidade da CE

We the undersigned • Nous, soussignés • Wij, ondergetekenden • Wir, die Unterzeichnenden • Noi sottoscritti Undertegnede •
Undertecknarna • Me allekirjoittaneet • Los abajo firmantes • Nós, abaixo assinados

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT

Declare that the machine Described Below • Certifions que la machine suivante • verklaren dat onderstaand beschreven machine •
erklären, dass die nachfolgend beschriebene Maschine • Dichiariamo che la macchina descritta di seguito • Erklærer, at følgende maskine •
Deklarerar att den maskin som beskrivs nedan • vahvistamme, että alla kuvattu kone • Certificamos que la máquina descrita abajo •
declaramos que a máquina a seguir descrita

Make & Type • Nom & Type • Merk & Type • Marke und Typ • Marca e tipo •

Fabrikat og type • Fabrikat & typ • Malli ja tyyppi • Marca y Tipo • Marca & Tipo .............. Ransomes HR3806

Category • Modèle •Categorie • Kategorie • Categoria • Kategori • Luokka •

Categoría • Categoria ......................................................................................................... Ride on Rotary Mower

Series • Série • Serie • Sarja .............................................................................................. DZ

Engine • Motor • Moteur • Motore • Moottori ....................................................................... Kubota

Type • Typ • Tipo • Tyyppi ..................................................................................................V1505-E

Net Installed Power • Puissance nette • Netto geïnstalleerd vermogen •
installierte Antriebsleistung • Potenza installata netta • Nettoeffekt installere •
Installerad nettoeffekt • Asennettu nettoteho • Potencia instalada neta •

Potência real instalada ....................................................................................................... 28 KW

Cutting Width • Largeur de coupe • Maaibreedte • Schnittbreite •
Larghezza di taglio • Klippebredde • Klippbredd • Leikkuuleveys •

Anchura de corte • Potência real instalada ....................................................................... 152cm - 182cm

Complies with the provisions of the following European directives and amendments and the regulations transposing it into national law •
Est conforme aux prescriptions des normes, modifications et règles européennes suivantes • voldoet aan de bepalingen van de volgende
Europese Richtlijnen en Amendementen, alsmede aan de verordeningen die deze omzetten in nationale wetgeving • den Bestimmungen der
folgenden Europa-Richtlinien einschließlich aller Änderungen und Ergänzungen sowie den Vorschriften, die diese in das nationale Recht
umsetzen, entspricht • soddisfa quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive ed emendamenti europei e dalle normative che li riportano in legge
nazionale • Overholder bestemmelserne i følgende EF-direktiver med ændringer og i de forordninger, hvorved de omsættes til national lov •
Uppfyller kraven i följande europeiska direktiv med tillägg och regler transponerade till nationell lagstiftning • täyttää seuraavana mainittujen
Euroopan direktiivien ja muutosten ja säännösten asettamat edellyt

Machinery Safety Directive • Directive de sécurité des machines •
Richtlijn Machineveiligheid • Richtlinie zur Maschinensicherheit •
Direttiva sulla sicurezza del macchinario • Maskinsikkerhedsdirektivet •
Maskinsäkerhetsdirektiv • Koneen turvallisuutta koskeva direktiivi •

Directiva de seguridad de maquinaria • Directiva de segurança de máquinas ................98/37/EC

EMC Directive • Directive de compatibilité électromagnétique • EMC Richtlijn •
EMK-Richtlinie • Direttiva EMC • EMC-direktivet • Elektromagnetiskt kompatibilitetsdirektiv •

EMC-direktiivi • Directiva EMC .............................................................................................89/336/EC

ROPS Directive • Directive de ROPS • ROPS Richtlijn • ROPS-Richtlinie •

Direttiva ROPS • ROPS-direktivet • ROPS direktiv • ROPS-direktiivi • Directiva ROPS ...... 86/298/EC

Noise in the Environment Directive • Directiv • Richtlijn Milieulawaa •
Richtlinie zum Umgebungslärm • Direttiva sulla rumorosità nell’ambiente •
Støjemissionsdirektivet • Bullerdirektiv • Melu ympäristöä koskevassa direktiivissä •

Directiva sobre ruido en el ambiente • Directiva Ruído no Ambiente ................................ 2000/14/EC

Measured Sound Power Level • Niveau de puissance sonore assuré •
Gegarandeerd geluidsvermogenniveau • Garantierter Schallleistungspege •
Livello di potenza del suono misurato • Målt lydeffektniveau • Uppmätt ljudfraftsnivå •
Mitattu åånitehon taso • Nivel de Potencia Sonora • Nívelde intensidade de som medido .. 104 dB(A) LWA

Guaranteed Sound Power Level • Niveau de puissance sonore assuré •
Gegarandeerd geluidsvermogenniveau • Garantierter Schallleistungspege •
Livello di potenza del suono misurato • Garanteret lydeffektniveau •
Garanterad ljudtrycksnivå • Taattu äänitehon taso • Nivel Garantizado de Potencia Sonora •

Nível garantido de intensidade sonora .............................................................................. 105 dB(A) LWA

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4.8 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES

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4 SPECIFICATIONS

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Conformity Assessment Procedure • Procédure de conformité•évaluation • Conformiteitsbeoordelingsprocedur • Verfahren zur Beurteilung
der Konformität • Procedura di valutazione conformità • Procedure for overensstemmelsesvurdering • Procedur för utvärderande av
uppfyllande • Yhdenmukaisuuden arviointiproseduuri • Procedimiento de evaluación de conformidad • Processo de avaliação de
conformidade

Annex VI, Part 1• Annexe VI, Part 1 • Bijlage VI, Part 1 • Anlage VI, Part 1 • Allegato VI, Part 1 • Anneks VI, Part 1 • Annex VI,
Part 1 • Liite VI, Part 1 • Anexo VI, Part 1 • Anexo VI, Part 1

U.K. Notifiable Body (No.1088) • Institut britannique à notifie(No.1088)r • Britse onderzoeksinstantie (No.1088) • in GB zu informierende
Institution (No.1088) • Ente notificabile Gran Bretagna • (No.1088) • Organ, som skal underrettes (No.1088) • Brittiskt meddelandeorgan
(No.1088) • Ison-Britannian ilmoitusosapuoli (No.1088) • Cuerpo notificable en el Reino Unido (No.1088) • Entidade a notificar no Reino
Unido ( No.1088)

Sound Research Laboratories Limited
Holbrook House, Little Waldingfield
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0TH

Operator Ear Noise Level • Bruit au niveau des oreilles de l’opérateur •
Geluidsniveau op oorhoogte bediener • Schallpegel am Ohr des Fahrers •
Livello rumorosità orecchio operatore • Støjniveau ved betjening •
Bullernivå vid operatörens öron • Käyttäjän korvaan kohdistuva äänitaso •

Nivel de ruido en el oido del operari • Nível de ruído nos ouvidos do operador ............... 87.8 dB(A)Leq (98/37/EC)

Complies with the following harmonised standard or technical provisions • est conforme aux normes harmonisées • Voldoet aan de
volgende geharmoniseerde norm of technische bepalingen • Diese Maschine entspricht den folgenden harmonisierten Normen oder
technischen Bestimmungen • Rispetta il seguente standard armonizzato o requisiti tecnici • Overholder følgende harmoniserede
standardbestemmelser eller tekniske bestemmelser • Uppfyller följande harmoniserade standard eller tekniska definitione • täyttää
seuraavat harmonisoidut standardit tai tekniset edellytykset • Cumple con los siguientes estándares de hramonización o provisiones
técnicas • Está em conformidade com a norma harmonizada ou com as provisões técnicas seguintes

Machinery Safety • Sécurité des machines • Machineveiligheid •
Maschinensicherhei • Sicurezza del macchinario • Maskinsikkerhed •
Maskinsäkerhet • Koneen turvallisuus • Seguridad de maquinaria •

Segurança de máquinas ....................................................................................................EN836

Hand Transmitted Vibration • Vibrations transmises aux mains •
Via de hand overgebrachte trilling • Auf das Hand-Arm-System übertragene Schwingungen •
Vibrazione trasmessa dalla mano • Håndoverført vibration •
Handöverförda vibrationer • Käsivälitteinen tärinä • Vibración transmitida a la mano •

Vibrações transmitidas através das mãos........................................................................ ISO5349: 1986

Whole Body Vibration • Vibrations du corps entier • Trilling hele lichaam •
Auf den gesamten Körper übertragene Schwingungen • Vibrazione di tutto il corpo •
Vibration i hele kroppen • Hel kropps vibrationer • Koko kehoon kohdistuva tärinä •

Vibración de todo el cuerpo • Vibração em todo o corpo ................................................. ISO2631-1: 1985

Keeper of Technical File, Place & Date of Declaration • Lieu & Date de déclaration • Plaats & datum verklaringsaflegging • Ort und Datum
dieser Erklärung • Luogo e data della dichiarazione • Sted og dato for erklæringen • Plats & datum för deklaration • Lausunnon paikka ja
päivämäärä • Lugar y fecha de la declaración • Local e data da declaração

Technical Director
Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT

01.09.2004

T Lansdell

Technical Director

Certificate Number • Numéro du certificat • Certificaatnummer • Zertifikat Nummer •
Numero certificato • Certifikatnummer • Certifikat nummer • Sertifikaattinumero •
Número de certificado • Número do Certificado 4132834 (Rev.1)

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5 DECALS

5.1 SAFETY DECALS

A903491 Read Operator's Manual.
A903489 Keep a Safe Distance from the Machine.
A903492 Stay Clear of Hot Surfaces.

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A903488 Do Not Open or Remove Safety Shields While

the Engine is Running.
A903496 Caution Rotating Blades.
A903493 Avoid Fluid Escaping Under Pressure. Consult

Technical Manual for Service Procedures.
A903490 Do Not Remove Safety Shields While Engine is

Running.
A911410 Danger of Explosion if the Battery Terminals

are Short Circuited.
A911416 Maximum permitable working slope.
A911434 Caution Diesel Fuel
2000643 Blade bolt installation. Fit conical washer as

shown. See manual.
009239810 See Above. Where relevant and -

Hydraulic oil: See manual.

Fire Hazard: Remove debris from under seat

plate and in engine compartment.

Service/Maintenance: Stop engine, remove

key and spark plug before performing service

or maintenance.

2000643

009239810

5.2 INSTRUCTION DECALS

Description

A. Diesel Fuel
B. Hydraulic Oil
C. Jacking Point
D. Speed Limiter Position
E. Fwd./Rev Traction Pedal
F. Cutter Engage
G. Hydraulic Oil Filter
H. Parking Brake
I. Diff Lock Foot Switch
K. Pressure: Hydraulic Oil
L. Maximum Sound Power Level
M. Engine Rev's
N. Air Filter End Cap Upright Decal
O. Various Safety and Lift/Lower Deck

Control.

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6 CONTROLS

6.1 STARTER KEY SWITCH

The starter key (A) should be turned clockwise to
the 'pre-heat' (No. 2) position to heat the glowplugs
when the green warning lamp goes out, on warning
lamp display module, turn the starter key clockwise
to the 'start' (No. 3) position to start the engine. After
starting, the key should be released and allowed to
return automatically to the 'on' (No. 1) position for
normal running.

6.2 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

The lever (B) should be moved away from the
operator to increase the engine speed and towards
the operator to decrease the engine speed.

NOTE: Engine should be used at full speed.

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A

B

6.3 STEERING WHEEL RAKE ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel is adjustable for rake. The
clamping release knob (A) is situated on the side of
the control console on the left hand side. To adjust
turn the clamping knob anticlockwise to release and
pivot the steering wheel backwards and forwards to
obtain desired setting then lock in position by
turning clamping knob clockwise.

6.4 TRACTION FOOT PEDAL
To move the machine forward press the front of the
foot pedal (A). To reverse depress the rear of the foot
pedal. When the pedal is released it will return to its
neutral position.

6.5 SPEED LIMITER
The speed limiter (B) is operated by sliding the black
knob to the right or left. When slid to the right the
machine is limited to cutting speed, when slid to the
left, transport speed is available. In transport mode,
reverse is not available.

A

A

IMPORTANT: To enable mow engage the speed
limiter must be in the cutting speed position. If
cutting units are rotating, moving the speed limiter
between the mow and transport positions will
engage and disengage cylinder rotation.

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B

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6.6 PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake (B) is engaged when the lever is
moved toward the operator. The brake is fitted with a
micro switch that senses brake position. The brake
must be applied to start the machine, and when
stopping and leaving the seat.

CAUTION:- The parking brake must not be
applied whilst the vehicle is moving

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6.7 DIFF LOCK CONTROL
The Diff lock (A) is operated by depressing the foot

switch. When the foot switch is released the Diff
Lock ceases to operate. The Diff Lock should only
be used in severe situations, and should never be
used on hard sufaces, in transport mode or whilst
steering.

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6 CONTROLS

6.8 HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVERS
The cutting unit can be raised and lowered by

control lever (A) situated on the right hand side of
the operators seat and can be operated as follows:

NOTE: If the unit is raised out of work then lowered into
work again the blade will not rotate until the mow foot
switch is depressed.

To lift: Move the lever backwards and hold in position
until the unit is at the required height.
To lower: Move the lever fully forwards and release, the
unit will lower to ground level. DO NOT hold lever in
forward position.

NOTE: The unit will only lift and lower when the engine
is running.

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IMPORTANT: If, when cutting, the lift control lever is
accidentally pulled back, the cutting unit will not float
over ground undulations until the lever is pushed fully
forward and allowed to return to neutral again.

6.9 CUTTING UNIT SWITCHES

To commence cutting ensure speed limiter is in
mow position and the units have been lowered.
Push bottom of the rocker switch (G) and depress
foot switch (A) Push top of rocker switch to stop
cutter unit rotation. (Cutting unit stop rotating
automatically when raised.)

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6 CONTROLS

6.10 INSTRUMENT PANEL
A. ENGINE PREHEAT INDICATOR LAMP

Colour green, on when the ignition switch is turned
clockwise to the pre-heat position. Once the lamp
goes out the engine can be started.

B. ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Indicates current temperature of engine, whilst
running.

C. HYDRAULIC OIL WARNING LAMP

Colour red, on when the hydraulic oil temperature
reaches a preset level. If the lamp comes on bring
the machine to a stop, disengage the cutting units,
apply the parking brake and stop the engine. The
lamp will also turn on when the charge filter is
blocked.

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D. CHARGING WARNING LAMP

Colour red, on when ignition is switched on and will
go out when the engine is started. If the light comes
on while the engine is running, the fan belt may be
slipping or broken or a fault in the electrical system
is indicated and should be investigated. STOP

IMMEDIATELY.

E. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP

Colour red, on when the ignition is switched on, and
will go out once the engine has started. If the light
comes on while the engine is running - STOP
IMMEDIATELY as this indicates that the engine oil
pressure is too low. Check the level of oil in the
sump and top up as necessary. Check the oil
pressure sender switch. Continued operation may
cause extensive damage to the engine.

F. FUEL GAUGE

Located to the left of the engine temperature gauge.
Monitors fuel level.

G : PTO SWITCH

To commence cutting ensure the decks have been
lowered Push bottom of the rocker switch (A) and
depress foot switch. Push top of rocker switch to
stop cutter unit rotation. (Cutting units stop rotating
automatically when raised.)

J: TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS SWITCH

(Optional equipment )-rotate switch handle
counterclockwise for L.H. turn and clockwise for a
R.H. turn.

K: HORN

(Optional equipment) press switch to operate the
horn.

L: ROTATING BEACON

(Optional equipment) Press the bottom half of the
switch to activate the flashing beacon.

H: HEADLIGHT SWITCH

(Optional equipment )-Push switch half way for
running lights. Push down fully for headlights

I: HAZARD LIGHTS SWITCH

(Optional equipment)- Push down for flashing hazard
lights.

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6.11 HOURMETER

Located on the left hand side of the steering tower,
above the parking brake. (A) Records engine running
hours.

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6.12 HORN

The horn is an audible alarm for the following
situations:

a) Horn (A) sounds continuously-this indicates a

high engine coolant temperature condition. If this
occurs, turn off the engine immediately and
resolve the problem.

b) Horn (A) sounds intermittently-this indicates a

low engine oil pressure condition. If this occurs,
turn off the engine immediately and resolve the
problem.

6.13 BONNET RELEASE KEY

Release bonnet by inserting key (A) into base of the
latch bracket and lever the rubber strap out of the
base.

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