Jacobsen AR3 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTALLATIE-INSTRUCTIES
MONTAGEANLEITUNG
ISTRUZIONI PER L’INSTALLAZIONE
INSTALLATIONSVEJLEDNING
INSTALLATIONSANVISNINGAR
ASENNUSOHJEET
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION
INSTRUÇÕES DE MONTAGEM
24747G (rev.1)
AR3 / TR3 - TOPS Frame Kit LMAC164
RJ 100 / 11 2005

©2005, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
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.
AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de blessures graves en cas d’utilisation incorrecte de la machine. Les opérateurs et le personnel
d’entretien doivent être formés et conscients des dangers encourus. Ils doivent lire avec attention le manuel avant d’essayer de
monter, d’utiliser, de régler ou maintenir la machine.
WAARSCHUWING: Bij verkeerd gebruik kan deze machine ernstig lichamelijk letsel veroorzaken. Degenen die de machine gebruiken
en onderhouden moeten worden getraind in het juiste gebruik ervan, worden gewaarschuwd voor de gevaren ervan en behoren de
volledige handleiding aandachtig te lezen alvorens de machine bedrijfs-klaar te maken, te bedienen, af te stellen en/of te onderhouden.
ACHTUNG: Wenn diese Maschine nicht ordnungsgemäß verwendet wird, können ernsthafte Verletzungen verursacht werden. Personen,
die diese Maschine verwenden und warten, müssen in ihrer richtigen Verwendung ausgebildet sein, auf die Gefahren aufmerksam
gemacht worden sein und die Anleitung ganz gelesen haben, bevor sie versuchen, die Maschine aufzustellen, zu bedienen, einzustellen
oder zu warten.
AVVISO: Questa macchina può causare gravi infortuni se viene utilizzata in modo errato. Prima di accingersi ad approntare, usare,
mettere a punto o eseguire la manutenzione di questa macchina, coloro che la utilizzano ed i responsabili della manutenzione devono
essere addestrati all’impiego della macchina, devono essere informati dei pericoli, e devono leggere l’intero manuale.
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maskine, skal være korrekt uddannet til dette, skal advares om farerne og læse hele instruktionsbogen, før maskinen forberedes,
bruges, justeres eller serviceres.
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maskin ska utbildas i hur den används korrekt, vara varnade för de förekommande riskerna och ska alltid läsa hela handboken innan
någon form av arbete utförs på eller med maskinen.
VAROITUS:Laitteenvirheellinenkäyttövoiaiheuttaavakaviavahinkoja.Laitteenkäyttäjille jahuoltajilleon opetettavalaitteenasianmukainen
käyttö, heitä on varoitettava mahdollisista vaaroista ja heidän on luettava koko käyttöopas ennen laitteen valmistelua, käyttöä,
säätämistä ja huoltamista.
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esta máquina deberá estar entrenada en su uso correcto, instruida de sus peligros y deberá leer el manual completamente antes de
tratar de instalar, operar, ajustar o revisar la máquina.
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manutenção deve ser previamente instruída para a sua utilização correcta, avisada sobre os perigos que ela pode causar e deve ler
todo o manual antes de tentar preparar, conduzir, afinar ou reparar a máquina.

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1 CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
1 CONTENTS ................................................................................................................. 1
2 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
2.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................... 2
2.2 SAFETYSIGNS .............................................................................................. 2
2.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE ...................................................................................2
2.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE...................................................................................2
2.5 TRANSPORTING .............................................................................................2
2.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION ................................................................... 2
2.7 SLOPES ......................................................................................................... 2
2.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS .....................................................................2
2.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATION&MAINTENANCE ............................................ 3
3 ECDECLARATIONOFCOMFORMITY .......................................................................... 4
4 TOPSINSTALLATION ..................................................................................................5
5 PARTSLIST ............................................................................................................... 10
6 NOTES ...................................................................................................................... 12

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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
readthemessagethatfollows, andinformother
operators.
2.1OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that the instructions in this book are
readandfullyunderstood.
• Nopersonshouldbe allowedto operatethis
machine unless they are fully acquainted with
all the controls and the safety procedures.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
these instructions to use this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
2.2SAFETYSIGNS
• 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
replacementpart. New safety labels are
obtainablefromRansomesdealers.
2.3STARTINGTHEENGINE
• Before starting the engine check that the
brakesareapplied,drivesareinneutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystandersare clear of the machine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequateventilation.
2.4DRIVINGTHEMACHINE
• Beforemovingthemachine,checktoensure
thatall 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
orgoodartificial light
• AlwaysobservetheHighwayCodebothon
andoff the roads. Keep alert and aware at all
times. Watch out for traffic when crossing or
nearroadways.
• Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
• Rememberthatsomepeoplearedeaforblind
and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.
• Keeptravellingspeedslowenoughforan
emergencystop to be effective and safe atall
times, in any conditions.
• Removeoravoidobstructionsintheareato
be cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury
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toyourselfand/orbystanders.
• Whenreversing, take specialcare toensure
that the area behind is clear of obstructions
and/orbystanders. DONOTcarry passengers.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsibleforaccidentsorhazardsoccurring
tootherpeopleortheir property.
• When the machine is to be parked, stored or
leftunattended, lower the cutting means unless
the transport locks are being used.
• Whilemowing, always wear substantial
footwearandlong trousers. Do notoperate the
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopen
sandals.
• Checkthegrasscatcher frequentlyforwear or
deterioration. Afterstrikinga foreignobject
Inspectthelawnmowerfordamageandmake
repairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
• Ifthemachine startstovibrate abnormally,
check immediately.
2.5TRANSPORTING
• Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transportwith cuttingmechanism rotating.
• Drivethemachinewithdueconsiderationof
roadand surface conditions,inclines and local
undulations.
2.6LEAVINGTHE DRIVINGPOSITION
• Parkthemachineonlevelground.
• Beforeleavingthedrivingposition,stopthe
engineandmakesureallmovingpartsare
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives.Removethestarterkey.
2.7SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulations andsinkage willchange the
generalslope.Avoidgroundconditionswhich
can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
duringtight turns.
• Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.
2.8BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stopthe engineand makesure allmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakes anddisengagealldrives.

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• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Bewareofenergy in thedrivewhichcan
causerotation when the blockage is released.
• Keepother people away from the cutting units
as rotation of one cylinder can cause the
others to rotate.
2.9ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
• Stopthe engineand makesure allmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakes anddisengagealldrives.
• Readalltheappropriateservicinginstructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
theoriginalmanufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
carenot toget hands andfeet trapped when
rotatingcylinders.
• Makesure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder
can cause the others to rotate.
• Toreducethefirehazard,keeptheengine,
silencerandbatterycompartmentsfreeof
grass,leavesorexcessivegrease.
• Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
• Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsor
machines,makesure adequate supportIs
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasingorrestrainingforceswhichcan
causeparts tomove suddenly.
DANGER-Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
orserious injury.
WARNING-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,if notavoided, COULD resultin
deathor seriousinjury.
CAUTION-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich, if not avoided, MAY resultin minor
ormoderate injury andproperty damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
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3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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 .............. Jacobsen TOPS Frame
Series • Série • Serie • Sarja .............................................................................................. LMAC164
This accessory has been designed to be fitted to:
AR3 - EK Series
TR3 - EJ Series
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
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
TOPS ................................................................................................................................... ANSI/ASAE S547 DEC02
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
01.12..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 4137758 (Rev.0)

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4 TOPS INSTALLATION
4.1 ASSEMBLYOF SEAT BELTKIT TOMILSCO
CE-200SEAT.
Make sure that the machine is parked on flat
level ground, with the cutting units down in the
cutting position, with the parking brakes ON,
ignitionOFFand the keyremovedfrom the
ignition.
Removeretaining screws& raisethe seat
plate, secure with the seat stay.
Fully loosen the clamping bolt that is
assembledthrough the spacer on bothsides
of the seat.
4.2 RHSIDE OF THESEAT
Fittheplate on theRETRACTORbetweenthe
spacerand the seatframe.
Securely tighten clamping bolt (25 - 35 Nm)
4.3 LHSIDE OFTHE SEAT
Fit the plate on the BUCKLE between the
spacerand the seatframe.
Securely tighten clamping bolt (25 - 35 Nm)
Lowerseatplate and refitretainingscrews.

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4.4 ASSEMBLY OF SEAT BELT KIT TO
MICHIGANV-5300SEAT.
Make sure that the machine is parked on flat
level ground, with the cutting units down in the
cutting position, with the parking brakes ON,
ignitionOFFand the keyremovedfrom the
ignition.
Removeretaining screws& raisethe seat
plate, secure with the seat stay.
4.5 RHSIDE OF SEAT
Fitthe plateon theRETRACTOR againstthe
threaded boss on seat frame.
Fit Washer to Hex Head Screw, and screw
intothreaded boss.
4.6 Securely tighten screw (25 - 35 Nm).
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4.7 LH SIDE OF SEAT
Fit the plate on the BUCKLE against the
threaded boss on seat frame.
Fit Washer to Hex Head Screw, and screw
intothreaded boss.
4.8 Securely tighten screw (25 - 35 Nm).
Lowerseatplate and refitretainingscrews.
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4.9 ASSEMBLY OF TOPS FRAME KIT
(4137350)
Careshouldbetakenwhenhandlingheavy
weights. When handling such items
assistance may be required, or suitable lifting
equipmentshouldbeused.
Fit TOPS frame into position, and secure with
relevanthandware.
Bolt 'A' should be fitted and fully tightened
beforebolt 'B'is assembled.
Theboltsshould be tightenedto the following
torques: M10 = 46 Nm, M12 = 79 Nm
4.10 All bolts should be assembled so that the bolt
heads face the centreline of the machine: as
shownin the diagrams.
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