Ransomes KR Series Guide

Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Ransomes MP653 And MP653XC, Kubota ®V2403-CR-TE4,
4WD with ROPS And Cab
Series: KR
Series: NB
Series: XA
Series: YA
Product code:RMP653
Product code:RMP653C
Product code:RHR700
Product code:RHR700C
WARNING
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine
must be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and must read the entire manual before attempting to set
up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
25127G-GB (Rev.0)
RJL 100 June 2016
GB
United
Kingdom

1 CONTENTS
SECTION ................................................ PAGE SECTION................................................. PAGE SECTION.................................................PAGE
© 2016, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT ............................................................3
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION .......................................4
GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OFSCRAP PRODUCTS
6
DURING SERVICE LIFE ............................................6
END OFSERVICE LIFE ............................................6
PARTS MANUAL ......................................................7
KEY NUMBERS .......................................................7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TOOPERATE SAFELY .................................... 9
SAFE OPERATION ...................................................9
PREPARATION ........................................................9
OPERATION ...........................................................10
ROPS ..................................................................11
SAFE HANDLING OFFUELS ....................................11
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ................................11
WHEN YOU PUT THE MOWER ONA TRAILER .........12
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES ...................................13
DECALS
SAFETY DECALS ....................................................16
CONTROLS
OPERATOR WORKSTATION ....................................20
CONTROL PANEL AND POD
CONTROL PANEL (ROTARY THROTTLE) ..................21
STARTER KEY SWITCH ..........................................23
THROTTLE CONTROL ROTARY ................................23
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER ..................................23
PARKING BRAKES ..................................................23
TRANSPORT LOCK SWITCH ....................................24
CUTTER SWITCH ...................................................24
4 WHEEL DRIVE INREVERSE DIRECTION SWITCH ...24
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH ....................................24
DPF SWITCH ........................................................25
AUXILARY HYDRAULIC SERVICES KIT SWITCH
(OPTIONAL) 25
LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) ....................................25
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH (OPTIONAL) .................25
ROTATING BEACON (OPTIONAL) .............................26
LIFT/LOWER SWITCH’S...........................................26
INDICATOR LAMPS .................................................26
WEIGHT TRANSFER BUTTON ..................................26
VISUAL DIPLAY
VISUAL DISPLAY ....................................................27
START UPSCREEN ...............................................27
WARNING / SERVICE SCREEN ................................27
FIRST SCREEN ......................................................28
ENGINE START ......................................................28
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ...............................28
BRIGHTNESS SELECT ............................................29
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ............................................29
TIME DISPLAY OPTION ...........................................29
MAIN MENU SELECT ..............................................29
CLOCK SELECT .....................................................30
DATE SELECT .......................................................30
TIME SELECT ........................................................30
DATE FORMAT .......................................................30
SERVICE MENU .....................................................31
FAULT LOG ...........................................................31
FAULT LOG ...........................................................31
FAULT LOG DETAIL ................................................32
SERVICE MENU - TIME UNTIL SERVICE ...................32
TIME UNTIL SERVICE .............................................32
DIAGNOSTICS ........................................................33
I/O DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................33
CONNECTOR J1 ....................................................33
CONNECTOR J2 ....................................................33
CONNECTOR J3 ....................................................34
CONNECTOR J4 ....................................................34
CONNECTOR J5 ....................................................34
CONNECTOR J6 ....................................................34
ECU (ENGINE CONTROL UNIT) MONITOR (J1939) ..35
SERVICE MANAGER PIN INPUT ...............................35
ECU MONITOR INFORMATION (J1939) ...................35
INFORMATION SCREEN ONE ...................................35
INFORMATION SCREEN TWO ..................................36
MODE MENU .........................................................37
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL / CREEP MODE SELECTION ..37
MEASURE UNITS MENU .........................................37
MEASURE UNITS ...................................................38
PIN MENU .............................................................39
INPUT PIN .............................................................39
CRUISE CONTROL .................................................39
CRUISE SELECT ....................................................39
CROSS CUT ..........................................................40
CROSS CUT ACTIVE / INACTIVE ..............................40
VEHICLE SPEED ....................................................40
MAXIMUM SPEED SETTINGS MENU .........................40
PIN CHANGE .........................................................41
NEW PIN ...............................................................41
INCLINOMETER ......................................................41
DRIVE MODES .......................................................41
BRIGHTNESS ADJUST ............................................42
LANGUAGE MENU ..................................................42
LANGUAGE OPTION ...............................................42
WARNING OIL-PRESSURE FAULT ........................... 43
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE - INHIBIT LIFT .................. 43
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE - INHIBIT CUT .................. 43
WARNING OIL-PRESSURE FAULT ........................... 44
WARNING CLEAR RADIATOR SCREENS .................. 44
WARNING ENGINE FAULT ...................................... 44
WARNING FOOT PEDAL FAULT .............................. 45
WARNING BATTERY FAULT .................................... 45
WARNING CHARGE FILTER BLOCKED .................... 45
WARNING HYDRAULIC OIL-LEVEL LOW .................. 45
WARNING SERVICE NEEDED ................................. 46
WARNING SOLENOID FAULT .................................. 46
WARNING (TST) TILT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FAULT 46
WARNING MAXIMUM SLOPE ANGLE EXCEEDED ...... 46
CONTROLS CONTINUED
TRACTION PEDAL ................................................. 47
STEERING TILT CONTROL ..................................... 47
HORN ................................................................... 47
POWER OUTLET ................................................... 47
SEAT RIGHT-SIDE ARMREST AND POD .................. 48
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE ......................... 49
TOW VALVE .......................................................... 49
LIGHTING KIT (OPTIONAL) ..................................... 49
CAB
CAB CONTROLS .................................................... 50
OPERTAION
DAILY INSPECTION ................................................ 51
OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM 52
PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION ............................... 53
TOFIT THE CUTTER DECKS TOTHE MACHINE ...... 54
OPERATION OFTHE MACHINE .............................. 57
HOW TOSTART THE ENGINE ................................ 57
HOW TODRIVE .................................................... 58
HOW TOMOW ...................................................... 58
TOSTOP THE ENGINE .......................................... 58
TOREMOVE A BLOCKAGE FROM CUTTING UNITS .. 59
TRANSPORTING ONA TRAILER ............................. 60
SLINGING AND JACKING THE MACHINE .................. 60
MOWING ONSLOPES ............................................ 61
ADJUSTMENTS
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 64
ENGINE FAN BELT ................................................ 65
WEIGHT TRANSFER ADJUSTMENT .......................... 65
AXLE STOP ADJUSTMENT ...................................... 65
STEERING SHAFT ADJUSTMENT ............................. 66
HEIGHT OFCUT ADJUSTMENT .............................. 67
HEIGHT OFCUT ADJUSTMENT (FRONT DECK) ....... 67
HEIGHT OFCUT ADJUSTMENT (WING CUTTER DECKS)
68
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAMMER SEATS ... 69
SEAT (GRAMMER MSG 85) .................................. 70
AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (GRAMMER MSG 75 -521) 71
WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 71
FRONT AND BACK ADJUSTMENT ........................... 71
BACKREST EXTENSION ......................................... 71
LUMBAR SUPPORT (OPTION) ................................. 72
LEFT HAND ARMRESTS ......................................... 72
ARMREST ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 72
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ....................................... 72
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 73
AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (GRAMMER MSG 95 -721) 74
WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .......................................... 74
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........................................... 74
ARMRESTS ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) ....................... 75
ARMREST (OPTION) .............................................. 75
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) ........................ 75
LUMBER SUPPORT (OPTION) ................................. 75
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) ........................ 76
FORE / AFT ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) ...................... 76
MULTIFUNCTION ARMREST (OPTION) ..................... 76
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 77
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTS ............ 78
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 82
ENGINE ................................................................ 82
ENGINE LUBRICATION ........................................... 83
ENGINE COOLANT ................................................. 84
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ............................................. 86
HYDRAULIC FILTER ............................................... 87
HYDRAULIC TEST PORTS ...................................... 88
FUEL .................................................................... 89
FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................... 90
AIR CLEANER ....................................................... 91
BATTERY .............................................................. 92
CHARGE THE BATTERY.......................................... 93
ENGINE EXHAUST .................................................. 93
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER ................................ 94
HYDRAULIC HOSES................................................ 95
TYRES ................................................................. 96
WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ........................... 96
BLADE CHANGE .................................................... 97
INSPECTING BLADES ............................................. 98
SHARPENING BLADES ........................................... 98
FOLDING ROPS ..................................................... 99
CARE AND CLEANING .......................................... 100
MOWER STORAGE ............................................... 101
LUBRICATION OFCUTTING UNIT ........................... 102
PROBLEM SOLVING
ENGINE PROBLEM DIAGNOSTICS .......................... 104
QUALITY OF CUT
QUALITY OFCUT PROBLEM SOLVING ................... 106
THE STEP CUT .................................................... 107
SCALPING ............................................................ 108
STRAGGLERS ....................................................... 109
STREAKS ............................................................. 110
WINDROWING ...................................................... 111
MISMATCHED CUTTER DECKS .............................. 112
FUSES AND RELAYS
FUSE AND RELAY/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .... 114
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE SPECIFICATION ........................................ 117
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS (ROPS MACHINE) ........... 118
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS (CAB MACHINE) ............. 120
MACHINE SPECIFICATION ..................................... 122
VIBRATION ........................................................... 123
NOISE ................................................................. 124
SLOPES ............................................................... 124
CUTTING PERFORMANCE ...................................... 124
CUTTER DECK SPECIFICATION ............................. 125
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ............................... 126
ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 126
CERTIFICATES OFCONFORMITY ........................... 127
GUARANTEE
WARRANTY .......................................................... 132
SERVICE............................................................... 132

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INTRODUCTION 2
2.1 IMPORTANT __________________________________________________________
The MP653 with Diesel engine is a self propelled rotary mower. With hydraulic systems to power the traction
drive, the cutting unit lift and lower, the cutting unit drives and the steering.
IMPORTANT: Do the maintenance indicated in this manual to make sure that the quality of cut is kept at a high
level.
This Manual is part of the machine and must stay with the machine always. The suppliers of new, or used,
machines need to keep this documentation and supply the owners with a copy.
You must use the machine to cut the grass only and not for any other purpose. The Compliance with these con-
ditions of The operation, service and repair specified by the manufacturer, are understood to be part of the cor-
rect use.
ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understand the Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and
maintenance procedures.
Make sure that you obey all safety and road traffic regulations.
You must not make any changes to the machine that are not approved by the manufacturer. This type of change
can release the manufacturer from the liability for any damage or injury.
Discard of worn parts in alignment with all local environment protection regulations. Use the local systems avail-
able in the country where the machine is used, for these recycled materials. When the machine is at its end of
life, there are guidelines in this manual for the removal of the machine from use.
Use only Ransomes Jacobsen Genuine spare parts to meet the machine type approval regulations specified by
the European Union.
2006/42/EC
These instructions are the Original instructions confirmed by Ransomes Jacobsen Limited

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B
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2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ___________________________________________
A Maximum front axle load in Kg (for all machines being driven
on the highway)
B Weight-Mass in Kg
C Maximum rear axle load in Kg (for all machines being driven
on the highway)
D Power Rating in Kw
E Date code
F Machine type (Name)
G Product code
H Product name
J Serial number
Location of Serial number plate
The serial number plate (A) is found on the front of the
chassis, between the front deck stops next to the
environmental noise decal (B).
Chassis Stamp
The Serial number and date code (C) are shown on the
chassis between the serial plate and engine data decals
(D).
Engine Identification
Serial number plate
Location of Engine Serial number plate
The engine serial number is found on the top of the valve cover toward the
front of the mower. Label shows the engine group and serial number.
The engine serial number is also found on the engine block.
Kg Kw Kg Kg
West Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich IP3 9TT
England
ABCD E
FG
HJ

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INTRODUCTION 2
CD
E
Kg
A
F
West Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich IP3 9TT
England
B
ROPS Serial number plate
A Reference Mass
B Date Code
C Standard Used
DPartNumber
E For Product
F Serial Number
ROPS Serial number plate Location
The ROPS serial number plate (C) is found at the base of the front of the
ROPS main beam.
Cabin Serial number plate
Cabin Serial number plate Location
The cab serial number plate (C) is located on the front face of the control
panel facing forwards.
FG
H
Kg
B
J
WestRoad
RansomesEuropark
IpswichIP39TT
England
E
C
DIETEG
GERÄTEBAU GMBH & CO. KG
MODEL N0. 50 048 0000
SERIAL NO. 50 048 / #########
APPROVED FOR THE MP SERIES
OECD APPROVAL No. 4 / N950/14/16923
DIETEG GERÄTEBAU GMBH & C0.KG
FUHRENKAMP 1
D-29664 WALSRODE
C
DIETEG
GERÄTEBAU GMBH & CO. KG
D-29664 WALSRODE
MODEL N0. 50 048 0000
SERIAL NO. 50 048 / #########
APPROVED FOR THE MP SERIES
OECD APPROVALNo. 4 / N950/14/16923
DIETEG GERÄTEBAU GMBH & C0.KG
FUHRENKAMP 1