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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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:
Highway 2130 series WJ, CS, CU, DK
T. Lansdell
Technical Director
ertificate Number:HW2130WJ-Incorp (rev.2)
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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:
Parkway 2250 Plus series WB
T. Lansdell
Technical Director
ertificate Number: PW2250WB-Incorp (rev.2)
edoCtcudorPseireSnoitpircseD
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4 SPECIFICATION
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:
Hydraulic 3400 series UD & Hydraulic 4650 series UC
T. Lansdell
Technical Director
ertificate Number: 3400-UD-4650-UC-Incorp (rev.2)
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5 DECALS
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SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL
OPERATINGTHEUNIT
Read the Safety Instructions
Operating the unit is described in the power unit
operatinginstructionbook.
Fitting the unit to the machine is described in the
powerunitoperatinginstructionbook.
FITTINGTHEUNITTOTHEMACHINE
Read the Safety Instructions
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7 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
Fig.1
Read the Safety Instructions
LubricatethefollowingwithShellDarinaR2grease.
Cuttingcylinderbearings weeklyorevery50hours.
(AFig.1)
Rollbearings weeklyorevery50hours.
(AFig.2)
Unitpivot weeklyorevery50hours.
(AFig.3)
Cylinder on cut adjusters - If for any reason the
adjustersare dismantledthey should behalf filled
withgearoil
EP90.
Lubrication of Direct Drive Hydraulic Motor
(Every400hours)
Lowerallcuttingunitsontolevelground.Before
leavingthedrivingposition,stoptheengineand
make sure all moving parts are stationary. Apply
brakesanddisengagealldrives.removethestarter
key.Thedirectdrivehydraulicmotorcanberemoved
from the cutting unit by removing the two screws and
washersholdingthemotor to thebearinghousing.
Carefullywithdrawthemotorfromthebearing
housing, it is important not to contaminate the motor
shaft or internal splines of the cutting cylinder. If for
any reason they are contaminated, they should be
cleanedbydegreasing.Liberallylubricatethemotor
and cylinder splines with Shell Malleus JB1 grease
(TextronPartno.MBE3927)beforereassembling.
Fig.2
Fig.3

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Read the Safety Instructions
Check all nuts and bolts every 75 hours
BELTDRIVEUNIT
HYDRAULICMOTORTOCUTTINGCYLINDER
Thisislocatedinthedrivehousingandisaccessedby
removing the drive housing complete with hydraulic
motorfromcuttingunit. Thecylinderdrivebeltshould
not need any adjustment in normal use.
REMOVALOFDRIVEHOUSING
Ifthedrivehousingshouldneedanymaintenanceitis
first removed from the cylinder bearing housing by
removal of two bolts M10 x 45 together with plain
washers 10mm. (It is important these bolts and
washersareusedasanyotherarrangementwillnotgive
thecorrectengagementof bolt inthecylinderbearing
housing).
REMOVALOFHYDRAULICMOTOR
Toremovethehydraulicmotorremovetheboltsholding
themotortothedrivehousing. Carefullywithdrawthe
motortogetherwithitsattachedtoothedpulleyfromthe
drivehousingandtoothedbelt.
REMOVALOFDRIVEBELT
Beltremovalcannowbeachievedbytheremovalofthe
largerdriventoothedpulley,thepulleyassemblycanbe
released from the drive housing by the removal of 3
screws,thebeltcannowberemovedthroughthelarge
drivehousingorifice.
BELTSTORAGEANDHANDLING
Forstorage,thebeltshouldbeprotectedfrommoisture,
temperatureextremes,directsunlightandhighozone
environments. Thebeltshouldbestoredinitsoriginal
package,avoidinganysharpbendsorcrimping,which
will damage the belt.
There is no problem with leaving tension on the belt
duringequipmentstorage. Tensioncouldbebackedoff
ifdesired. Considerationshouldbegiventoextended
storage of equipment with belts installed if the
environmentisdetrimentalasdescribedabove.
Handling of the Poly Chain GT belt is also important.
DuetothehighperformancecharacteristicsofthePoly
Chain GT belt, do not twist, crimp, invert, bend or coil
the belt. Belts should not be bent tighter than the
smallestrecommendedpulleydiameter for thatcross
section on the inside - approximately 60mm for 8mm
pitch.
Backside bending should be limited to two times the
insidepermissiblediameter. Undernocircumstances
shouldthe beltbe forcedor prisedonto adrive.
Thebelt maybe cleaned by wiping with a ragslightly
dampened with a light, non-volatile solvent, such as
mineral spirits or paraffin. Soaking or brushing on of
such a solvent is not advisable. More obviously,
sanding or scraping the belt with a sharp object to
removegreaseordebrisisnotrecommended. similar
solventproceduresshouldbe applied tothepulleys.
FITMENT OF DRIVE BELT, HYDRAULIC MOTOR
ANDDRIVEHOUSING
1. Assemble toothed belt into drive housing through
large orifice taking care not to ‘crimp’ or ‘nip’ the belt
inanyway. Thehydraulicmotorcompletewithtoothed
pulleyshouldbeassemblednexttakingcaretomake
sure the flange of the pulley is correctly assembled
through the belt, with the belt sitting squarely on the
pulley teeth.
2.Finallyassemblethelargepulleyassemblyretaining
it with the 3 screws.
3. Belt adjustment is best achieved after the drive
housing has been refitted to the cutting unit.
4. Fitting the drive housing assembly to the cylinder
bearing housing is the reverse of REMOVAL OF
DRIVE HOUSING. Care should be taken that the
plastic drive element is correctly engaged between
driving‘dogs’onthecylinderdriveshaftandpulley.
DRIVEBELTTENSIONING
Withthehydraulicmotorclampboltsjustslackenough
toallowthehydraulicmotortorotateaboutitspivotbolt
grasp the hydraulic motor by one hand and pull
upwardsfirmlytotensionthebeltandwhileheldinthis
positiontightentheclampboltandfinallythepivotbolt.
DIRECT DRIVE UNIT
REMOVAL OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR
Toremovethehydraulicmotor,removethetwoscrews
andwashersholdingthemotortothebearinghousing.
Carefullywithdrawthemotortogetherwiththecardan
shaft.
NOTE: Whendismantalingitisimportantnotto
contaminatethecardanshaftortheinternalsplinesof
thehydraulicmotorandcuttingcylindershaft. Ifforany
reasontheyshouldbecomecontaminated,theyshould
be cleaned by degreasing and then lubricated using
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Fig.4
Read Safety Instructions
HEIGHT OF CUT (FIG.4 & 5)
TOADJUSTHANDWHEELTYPE:
1.Turntheadjusterhandwheelornut(AFig.4)situated
on handwheel clockwise (+) to increase the height of
cut, or anticlockwise (-) to decrease the height of cut.
2.Ensurethatanequalamountofadjustmentismade
to both adjusters on all the cutting units. To assist in
obtainingequaladjustmentheightofcutindicators(B
Fig.2)are providedat eachend of the roll assembly.
NOTE: Thenumbers1to9areonlyforreferencefrom
onesideofthe rolltotheotherand bearnorelationto
the height of cut other than each graduation gives
approximately6.25mm(1/4in)heightofcutmovement
for fixed head units and 3.75mm (5/32in) for floating
headunits. Theseindicatorsaresetatthefactoryand
whenthepointerissetthesameateachendoftheroll
therollwillbe parallelwiththebottom blade. Ifdueto
any reason the roll and bottom blade are not parallel
with each other the roll can be set parallel with the
bottom blade by rotating one of the handwheels and
then one indicator adjusted by slackening the small
clampingscrewinthecentreoftheindicatorplateand
positioning the indicator relative to the pointer at the
opposite end of the roll assembly.
3. No other adjustments are necessary.
4. THIS IS A SELF LOCKING MECHANISM THERE
BEINGNONECESSITYTOUNLOCKORLOCKTHE
MECHANISM.
TOADJUSTSPANNERTYPE:
1) Release the two screws (78 Fig.5) which hold
the eccentric bush in the lever.
2) Turntheadjuster(83Fig.5)attherearoftheunit,
clockwise to reduce the height of cut, or
anticlockwise to increase the height of cut.
3) After adjusting securely tighten screws
(78Fig.5).
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Fig.6
CUTTING CYLINDER TO BOTTOM
BLADE ADJUSTMENT
COMMANDER 3520
To ensure the cutting circuit has
no back pressure. The following
procedure should be used.
1. Stop cutting cylinder rotation
by putting control lever into
the neutral position.
2. The units should be raised (to
close the diverter valves) then
lowered and the engine
switched off.
The cutting units can now be
rotated freely to assist setting the
cylinder to bottom blade.
WARNING
SPORT200FIXEDHEADADDITIONAL
ADJUSTMENT
1. Accommodation for extra high height of cut
adjustment is built into the cutting unit centre pivot.
2.By repositioning therear centre pivotbolt height
ofcut up to 101mm (4in) can be achieved.
SPORT200FLOATINGHEADFRONTROLL
SETTING
1. The right hand end of the front roll is fixed. To
set the roll parallel to the bottom blade rotation of
an eccentric clamping nut on the left hand front roll
bearinghousingisnecessary.
2.Slacken lefthandroll bearinghousing clamping
bolts.
3. Rotate the eccentric nut to give the desired
parallelism of the roll to the bottom blade.
4. While still holding the eccentric nut from rotating
tighten the the roll bearing housing clamping bolts.
CUTTINGCYLINDERTOBOTTOMBLADE
ADJUSTMENT(FIG.6)
To check that the cutting cylinder is set to the
bottom blade correctly, hold a piece of thin paper
between the edge of the blade and the spiral cutters
andturn the cylinder manually.
The paper should be cut cleanly along the total
length of the bottom blade, if not, some adjustment
maybenecessary,BUTDONOTOVERTIGHTEN.
Alternatively if the cylinder is worn it may require
backlappingbeforeadjusting.
TOADJUSTHANDWHEELTYPE:
1. To adjust the cylinder to the bottom blade turn
alternatelyleftandrighthandhandwheels(CFig.6)
clockwise to put on cut. A ‘notching’ effect will be
felt as the handwheel is rotated in a clockwise
direction this ‘notching’ is moving the cylinder in
incrementsofapproximately0.035mm(0.0014in)
towardsthebottomblade.
2. The correct ‘on cut’ must be achieved with the
adjustment mechanism ‘slack’ (i.e. between
‘notches’). A requirement of the hand adjustment is
that the cylinder must always be moved towards the
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Fig.7
to attain the correct cutting relationship of cylinder
andbottomblade.NEVERPLACECYLINDER
HARD‘ON CUT’,andby anticlockwiserotation of
handwheel try to attain the correct cutting
relationship.
3. If cylinder is placed too hard ‘on cut’ it must be
adjusted to clear the bottom blade by anticlockwise
rotation of handwheel then re-adjusted back down to
thebottomblade.
4. THIS IS A SELF LOCKING MECHANISM THERE
BEINGNONECESSITYTOUNLOCKORLOCKTHE
MECHANISM.
TOADJUSTSPANNERTYPE:
1. Slacken the cutting cylinder clamp nuts and
bolts (48 Fig.7) on both sides of the unit and
adjust the nuts (58 Fig.7) to bring the cylinder
slightly off cut so that it will revolve freely.
2. Adjustthecylinderdowntothebottombladeon
oneendoftheunituntilthebladeofthecylinder
lightly contacts the bottom blade. Back off the
adjustmentslightlyuntilthebladesarejustclear
ofeachother.
3. Repeattheadjustment on the oppositeend of
the unit until the cylinder contacts the bottom
blade.
4. Finally, the first end of the cylinder should be
adjusteddownagainsothatitjustcontactsthe
bottomblade.
5. Re-tightenthe cylinderbearing housingclamp
bolts and nuts (48 Fig.7) securely.
NOTE: Whenusing the abovemethod itshould
be possible to rotate the cylinder freely during all
stagesof adjustment.
CUTTINGCYLINDERBEARINGS
The cutting cylinder bearings are self adjusting taper
rollerbearingsandrequirenoadjustements.
FRONTANDREARROLLBEARINGS
Therollbearingsareselfadjustingtaperrollerbearings
andrequirenoadjustement
GRASSDEFLECTOR
Thegrassdeflector can bepositionedby handasitis
‘friction clamped’ by nuts (tightening the nuts will
increasetheclampingeffect).
VERTICUTREELADJUSTMENT.
Thepositionofthereelmustnotbealteredafterbeing
set.Anychangesrequiredinheightmustonlybemade
bymovingthefrontandrearrolls.Normalsettingofthe
bladesisthatthetipsshouldbe3mm(1/8in)abovethe
ground.ThebladetipsMUSTNOTpenertratethetop
surfaceofthesoil.
To Adjust :
(a) Release bolt and nut at front end.
(b) Turnadjustersaboverearrollclockwiseto
reduce height of cut and anticlockwise to
increase height of cut.
(c) Re-tighten nut at front of skid.
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