Ransomes Sport 200 User manual

Safety and Operation / Maintenance and Parts Manual
Sport 200 & Magna 250 Cutting Units
RJ 100 / 082004
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.
23870G-GB (rev.8)
YEARS OF MOWING
EXCELLENCE

©2004, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved

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Contents: Page
2 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................2
2.2 PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION ...........................................................................2
2.1 IMPORTANT ...................................................................................................2
2.3 GUIDELINES FORTHE DISPOSAL ................................................................2
3 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................4
3.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................4
3.2 SAFETYSIGNS..............................................................................................4
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE ................................................................................4
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE ................................................................................4
3.5 TRANSPORTING ............................................................................................4
3.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION ................................................................5
3.7 SLOPES.........................................................................................................5
3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS ..................................................................5
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONANDMAINTENANCE...................................6
4 SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................7
5 DECALS ........................................................................................................12
6 ASSEMBLY&OPERATION...........................................................................13
7 MAINTENANCE&LUBRICATION ..................................................................14
8 ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................... 17
9 END OF SEASON .........................................................................................19
10 GUARANTEE................................................................................................. 20
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2.1IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is
operatedandmaintained.
ThisSAFETY ANDOPERATORS MANUALshould beregarded aspart ofthe machine. Suppliersof both
newandsecond-handmachinesareadvisedtoretaindocumentaryevidencethatthismanualwasprovided
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 andrepair as specified by themanufacturer, alsoconstitute essentialelements ofthe
intendeduse.
Beforeattempting tooperate thismachine,ALL operators MUST readthrough thismanual andmake
themselvesthoroughlyconversantwithSafetyInstructions,controls,lubricationandmaintenance.
Accidentpreventionregulations,allothergenerallyrecognizedregulationsonsafetyandoccupational
medicine,and all roadtraffic regulations shallbe observed atall times.
Anyarbitrary modificationscarried outon thismachine may relieve the manufacturerof liabilityfor any
resultingdamageorinjury.
2.2PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION
A MachineName
B SerialNumber
C YearofManufacture
D MachineWeight
E EnginePower
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2.3 GUIDELINESFORTHEDISPOSAL
OFSCRAPPRODUCTS
When it has been identified that a turf care
product has no further functional value and
requires disposal, the following actions should
betaken.
These guidelines should be used in
conjunction with applicable Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation and use of approved
local facilities for waste disposal and recycling.
• Position the machine in a suitable
location for any necessary lifting
equipment to be used.
• Use appropriate tools and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and take
guidance from the technical manuals
applicable to the machine.
• Remove and store appropriately:
1. Batteries
2. Fuelresidue
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the
machine referring to the technical
manuals where appropriate. Special
attention should be made for dealing
with ‘stored energy’ within
pressurised elements of the machine
or tensioned springs.
• Any items that still have a useful
service life as second hand
components or can be re-serviced
should be separated and returned to
the relevant centre.
• Other worn out items should be
separated into material groups for
recycling and disposal consistent with
available facilities. More common
separation types are as follows:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastics
• Identifiable
• Recyclable
• Non recyclable
• Notidentified
• Rubber
• Items that cannot be separated
economically into different material
groups should be added to the
‘General waste’ area.
• Do not incinerate waste.
Finally update machinery records to indicate
that the machine has been taken out of service
and scrapped.
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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.
3.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that the instructions in this book are read
andfullyunderstood.
• Noperson shouldbeallowed tooperate this
machine unless they are fully acquainted with all
thecontrols and thesafety procedures.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwith
these instructions to use this machine. Local
regulationsmay restrict theage of theoperator.
3.2 SAFETYSIGNS
• 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
safetylabelsareobtainablefromRansomes
dealers.
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE
• Before starting the engine check that the brakes
areapplied,drivesareinneutral,guardsarein
position and intact, and bystanders are clear of
themachine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequateventilation.
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE
• Beforemoving themachine, checkto ensurethat
allpartsare ingood working order,paying
particular attention to brakes, tyres, steering and
the security of cutting blades.
• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in daylight or
goodartificiallight
• AlwaysobservetheHighwayCodebothonand
off the roads. Keep alert and aware at all times.
Watchout fortraffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
• Rememberthatsomepeoplearedeaforblind
and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.
• Keeptravellingspeedslowenoughforan
emergencystop to beeffective andsafe at all
times, in any conditions.
• Removeoravoidobstructionsintheareatobe
cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury to
yourselfand/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
tootherpeopleortheirproperty.
• When the machine is to be parked, stored or
leftunattended, lowerthe cutting means unless
the transport locks are being used.
• Whilemowing, alwayswearsubstantial
footwearandlong trousers. Do notoperatethe
equipmentwhenbarefootorwearingopen
sandals.
• Checkthegrasscatcher frequentlyforwearor
deterioration. Afterstrikinga foreignobject
Inspectthelawnmowerfordamageandmake
repairsbeforerestartingandoperatingthe
equipment.
• Ifthemachine starts tovibrateabnormally,
check immediately.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
• Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transportwith cuttingmechanism rotating.
• Drivethemachinewithdueconsiderationof
roadand surface conditions, inclines andlocal
undulations.
• Suddendeceleratingorbrakingcancausethe
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 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION
• Parkthemachineonlevelground.
• Beforeleavingthedrivingposition,stopthe
engineandmakesureallmovingpartsare
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives.Removethestarterkey.
3.7 SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulations andsinkagewill changethe
generalslope.Avoidgroundconditionswhichcan
cause the machine to slide.
• Keepmachine speedslow onslopes and during
tight turns.
• Suddendeceleratingorbrakingcancausethe
rear wheels to lift. Remember there is no such
thing as a “safe” slope.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.
DONOTUSEONSLOPESGREATERTHAN15°
IMPORTANT: Whenworking on any slope select
weighttransfer,havingadjustedtoprovide
adequotetraction.
3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stopthe engine andmake sure all moving parts
arestationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts of
thebody away from the cuttingedge. Bewareof
energyin the drivewhich cancause rotation
whenthe blockageis released.
• Keep other people away from the cutting units as
rotation of one cylinder can cause the others to
rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
• Stopthe engine andmake sure all moving parts
arestationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Readalltheappropriateservicinginstructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by the
originalmanufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take care
nottoget handsand feet trappedwhen rotating
cylinders.
• Make sure that other people are not touching any
cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder can
cause the others to rotate.
• Toreducethefirehazard,keeptheengine,
silencerandbattery compartmentsfreeof grass,
leavesorexcessivegrease.
• Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
• Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsor
machines,makesure adequate supportIs
provided.
• Donot dismantlethemachine withoutreleasing
or restraining forces which can cause parts to
movesuddenly.
• Donotalterenginespeedabovemaximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not change
theenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedthe
engine. Operatingtheengineat excessivespeed
mayincrease thehazardof personalinjury.
• Whenrefuelling,STOPTHEENGINE,DONOT
SMOKE.Add fuel beforestarting theengine,
neveraddfuelwhiletheengineisrunning.
• Useafunnelwhen pouringfuelfroma caninto
the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of the
fillerneck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Storefuelincontainers specificallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
• Refueloutdoors onlyand do notsmoke while
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthearea
ofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof
ignitionuntilfuelvapourshavedissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Neverstore theequipmentwith fuelin thetank
insideabuilding wherefumesmay reachanopen
flameorspark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
doneoutdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• Whenservicingbatteries,DONOTSMOKE,and
keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
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HydraulicFluidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinanddo serious damage.
Immediate medical assistance must be
sought.
WARNING
DANGER-Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationwhich, if not avoided, WILL result in death
orserious injury.
WARNING-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnot avoided,COULDresultin
deathor seriousinjury.
CAUTION-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor
ormoderate injuryand property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT:Transportspeedisforhighwayuse
only. Never select transport speed on grass areas
orunevenorunsurfacedroadsortracks.
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4 SPECIFICATION
MAGNA250.
CONSTRUCTION
Heavydutyweldedpressedsteelconstruction
CYLINDER: Diameter: 254mm
Width of cut: 762mm
Numberofknives: 4, 6 and 8
Height of cut: 12.7mm -61mm
SPORT 200
CONSTRUCTION
Heavydutyweldedpressedsteelconstruction
CYLINDER: Diameter: 197mm
Width of cut: 762mm
Numberofknives: 4, 6, 8 and 11
Heightof cut
Fixedhead: 12.7mm- 89mm
Floatinghead
Standardblade: 12.7mm-35.7mm
Thinblade: 9mm - 32mm
MAGNA 250 AND SPORT 200
HEIGHTOFCUTADJUSTMENT
Adjustable screw system on rear roll. (MAGNA 250 &
SPORT200)
Fixedfrontroll.(SPORT200FloatingHead)
REARROLL
Fullwidth76mm(3in)diametersolidrollrunningontaper
rollerbearings with shaftseals andlubricators.
FRONTROLL
Full width 76mm (3in) diameter grooved roll running on
taperrollerbearings withshaftseals andlubricators.
BOTTOMBLOCK&BLADE
Bladereplaceable,mountedontosteelconstructedbottom
block.
TRANSMISSION
By hydraulic motor through toothed drive belt to cutting
cylinder. Orby hydraulic motor through cardan shaft to
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EC Declaration of Incorporation  Déclaration de constitution CE
EG Verklaring van Conformiteit  EG Einbauerklärung
Dichiarazione di costituzione CE  E Erklæring om overholdelse af standard
Överensstämmelse med EU:s regler  EY-liitäntädeklaraatio
Declaración de Incorporación de la CE
We the undersigned  Nous, soussignés  Wij, de ondergetekenden 
Wir, die Unterzeichneten  Noi sottoscritti  Undertegnede  Nedanstående företag 
Me allekirjoittaneet  Nosotros, los abajo firmantes:
Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
Central Avenue, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, England, IP3 QG
ertify that the cutting unit  ertifions que le bloc de coupe  Verklaren hierbij dat de maai-eenheid  Bescheinigen,
daß die Schneidanlage  ertifichiamo che il gruppo di taglio  Attesterer herved at dette klippeaggregat,  Intygar att
klippenheten  Vakuutamme, että leikkuulaite  ertificamos que la unidad cortadora
Make  Marque  Merk  Fabrikat  Marca  Fabrikat  Märke  Merkki  Marca: Ransomes
onforms to the Harmonised standard  Est conforme à la norme  Voldoet aan de Standaard 
Mit der Norm  E conforme allo standard  Overholder den standard  överstämmer med den standarden 
Noudattaa standardia  onforma con la norma:
EN836
This cutting unit has been designed to be fitted to the  e bloc de coupe a été conçu pour se monter sur  Deze maai-
eenheid werd ontworpen om te worden gemonteerd op de  übereinstimmt. Diese Schneidanlage wurde zur
Installation in  Questo gruppo di taglio è stata progettato per essere installato su  Dette klippeaggregat er beregnet til
montering på  Denna klippenhet är avsett att monteras på  Tämä leikkuulaite on suunniteltu sopimaan seuraavaan 
Esta unidad cortadora ha sido diseñada para su montaje en:
Commander 3520 series ZE
T. Lansdell
Managing Director
ertificate Number: Com3520ZE-Incorp (rev.2)
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