Ransomes MP653 Guide

Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual
Ransomes MP653 And MP653XC, Kubota ® V2403-CR-TE5,
with Reversing Fan, 4WD, ROPS and Cab
Series from: ND500393 -
Series from: NE500450 -
Series from: NJ500319 -
Series from: NK500314 -
Product code: RMP653F
Product code: RMP653CF
Product code: RHR700F
Product code: RHR700CF
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.
10005309-A-GB
RJL ACCD
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United
Kingdom

1 CONTENTS
SECTION ......................................................................................................... PAGE SECTION ..........................................................................................................PAGE
SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL...........................................1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..............................................................................2
GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS ...........................4
DURING SERVICE LIFE....................................................................................... 4
END OF SERVICE LIFE ......................................................................................4
PARTS MANUAL .................................................................................................5
KEY NUMBERS ....................................................................................................5
HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY............................................................................... 7
SAFE OPERATION ..............................................................................................7
PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 7
OPERATION ........................................................................................................8
ROPS .............................................................................................................. 9
SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS...............................................................................9
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE ........................................................................9
WHEN YOU PUT THE MOWER ON A TRAILER ...............................................10
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES ...........................................................................11
SAFETY DECALS ............................................................................................... 14
INSTRUCTION DECALS .....................................................................................16
OPERATOR WORKSTATION ............................................................................18
CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................... 19
STARTER KEY SWITCH ....................................................................................20
THROTTLE CONTROL ROTARY........................................................................20
PARK BRAKE ......................................................................................................20
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH (OPTIONAL) ......................................................20
CUTTER SWITCH (PTO) ....................................................................................21
4WD IN REVERSE SWITCH .............................................................................. 21
LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) .............................................................................21
ROTATING BEACON (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................21
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH .............................................................................22
TRANSPORT LOCK SWITCH ............................................................................22
DPF SWITCH ......................................................................................................22
AUXILARY HYDRAULIC SERVICES KIT SWITCH (OPTIONAL) ...................... 22
VISUAL DISPLAY ...............................................................................................23
STARTUP SCREEN ............................................................................................23
WARNING / SERVICE SCREEN ........................................................................23
HOME SCREEN ..................................................................................................24
ENGINE START ..................................................................................................24
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ........................................................................24
MAIN MENU ........................................................................................................25
CLOCK & DATE ADJUST ...................................................................................25
SERVICE MENU ................................................................................................. 25
FAULT LOG ........................................................................................................25
TIME UNTIL SERVICE ........................................................................................26
VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS ...................................................................................26
I/O DIAGNOSTICS ..............................................................................................27
SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................27
MEASUREMENT UNITS .....................................................................................27
VEHICLE MODES ...............................................................................................34
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................................................34
PIN .............................................................................................................35
ADAPTICUT™ ....................................................................................................35
VEHICLE SPEED ................................................................................................36
DISPLAY INCLINES ............................................................................................36
AUTO IDLE .........................................................................................................36
CROSS CUT .......................................................................................................37
INCLINOMETER .................................................................................................37
SET DEFAULT PARAMETERS ..........................................................................37
CHANGE PIN ......................................................................................................38
BRIGHTNESS .....................................................................................................38
LANGUAGE MENU .............................................................................................38
WARNING SCREENS .........................................................................................39
SLOPE ANGLE DISPLAY ...................................................................................39
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE – INHIBIT CUT ........................................................40
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE – STOP CUT ...........................................................40
WARNING OIL PRESSURE FAULT ...................................................................40
WARNING ENGINE OVERHEAT .......................................................................41
WARNING ENGINE FAULT ................................................................................41
WARNING BATTERY FAULT .............................................................................41
WARNING LOW HYDRAULIC OIL .....................................................................42
WARNING CHARGE FILTER BLOCKED ...........................................................42
WARNING SERVICE REQUIRED ......................................................................42
EMISSION FAULT – DELTA-P SENSOR OR ABNORMAL DELTA-P ...............42
EMISSION FAULT – EGR NOX CONTROL .......................................................43
EMISSION FAULT – MAF SENSOR ...................................................................43
EMISSION FAULT – DPF SENSOR ...................................................................43
CLEAN DPF ASH ................................................................................................43
ECU COMMUNICATION FAULT ........................................................................44
MCU / DISPLAY COMMUNICATION FAULT .....................................................44
COOLING FAN OPERATION ............................................................................. 45
LIFT/LOWER SWITCH’S ....................................................................................46
INDICATOR LAMPS ...........................................................................................46
WEIGHT TRANSFER BUTTON ..........................................................................46
TRACTION PEDAL .............................................................................................47
DRIVING .............................................................................................................47
MOWING .............................................................................................................47
STEERING TILT CONTROL ...............................................................................48
HORN .............................................................................................................48
POWER OUTLET................................................................................................ 48
PARK BRAKE RELEASE VALVE ....................................................................... 49
FREE WHEEL .....................................................................................................49
THE FREE WHEEL FACILITY IS FOR RECOVERY PURPOSES ONLY. .........49
LIGHTING KIT (OPTIONAL) ...............................................................................50
SEAT RIGHT HAND ARM REST & POD ............................................................50
CABIN CONTROLS ............................................................................................51
DAILY INSPECTION ...........................................................................................53
OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ......................54
PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION .......................................................................55
TO FIT THE CUTTER DECKS TO THE MACHINE 56
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................... 62
HOW TO START THE ENGINE ......................................................................... 62
HOW TO DRIVE ................................................................................................. 62
HOW TO MOW ................................................................................................... 63
TO STOP THE ENGINE ..................................................................................... 63
TO REMOVE A BLOCKAGE FROM CUTTING UNITS ...................................... 63
TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER ..................................................................... 64
SLINGING AND JACKING THE MACHINE ........................................................ 64
MOWING ON SLOPES ...................................................................................... 65
HOW TO CALCULATE A SLOPE ...................................................................... 66
SLOPE CALCULATION CHART ........................................................................ 67
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ 68
ENGINE AUXILIARY BELT ................................................................................ 69
WEIGHT TRANSFER ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ 69
AXLE STOP ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................... 69
STEERING SHAFT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................. 70
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................... 71
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (FRONT DECK)............................................. 71
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (MP653 WING CUTTER DECK) ................. 72
HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT (MP653XC WING CUTTER DECKS) ........... 73
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRAMMER SEATS ..................................... 74
SEAT (GRAMMER MSG85) ............................................................................... 75
AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (GRAMMER MSG75 -521) ....................................... 76
WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................... 76
FRONT AND BACK ADJUSTMENT ................................................................... 76
BACKREST EXTENSION ................................................................................... 76
LUMBAR SUPPORT (OPTION) ......................................................................... 77
LEFT HAND ARMRESTS ................................................................................... 77
ARMREST ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................. 77
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................... 77
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 78
AIR SUSPENSION SEAT (GRAMMER MSG95 -721) ........................................ 79
WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................... 79
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................... 79
ARMRESTS ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) ............................................................. 80
ARMREST (OPTION) ......................................................................................... 80
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) .............................................................. 80
LUMBER SUPPORT (OPTION) ......................................................................... 80
BACKREST ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) .............................................................. 81
FORE / AFT ADJUSTMENT (OPTION) .............................................................. 81
MULTIFUNCTION ARMREST (OPTION) ........................................................... 81
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 82
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHARTS ................................................ 84
MACHINE SERVICE INTERVAL CHART .......................................................... 84
FLUID REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 84
ENGINE SERVICE INTERVAL CHART ............................................................. 86
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ 88
ENGINE ............................................................................................................ 88
ENGINE LUBRICATION ..................................................................................... 89
ENGINE COOLANT ........................................................................................... 90
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 92
HYDRAULIC FILTER .......................................................................................... 93
HYDRAULIC TEST PORTS ............................................................................... 94
FUEL ............................................................................................................ 95
FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................................................... 96
AIR CLEANER .................................................................................................... 97
BATTERY ........................................................................................................... 98
CHARGE THE BATTERY ................................................................................... 99
ENGINE EXHAUST ............................................................................................ 99
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER ....................................................................... 100
HYDRAULIC HOSES ........................................................................................ 101
WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE ............................................................... 102
STEERING ROD AND STEERING LINK CHECK ............................................ 103
TYRES ........................................................................................................... 104
WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ................................................................. 104
BLADE CHANGE ............................................................................................... 105
INSPECTING BLADES ...................................................................................... 106
SHARPENING BLADES .................................................................................... 106
FOLDING ROPS ................................................................................................ 107
CARE AND CLEANING ..................................................................................... 108
MOWER STORAGE .......................................................................................... 109
LUBRICATION OF CUTTING UNIT ................................................................... 110
ENGINE PROBLEM DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................. 112
QUALITY OF CUT PROBLEM SOLVING ......................................................... 114
THE STEP CUT ................................................................................................. 115
FUSE AND RELAY/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ...................................... 122
FUSES ........................................................................................................... 123
RELAYS ........................................................................................................... 123
ENGINE SPECIFICATION ................................................................................ 125
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS (ROPS MACHINE) ................................................ 126
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS (CAB MACHINE) .................................................. 128
MACHINE SPECIFICATION .............................................................................. 130
VIBRATION ....................................................................................................... 131
NOISE ........................................................................................................... 132
SLOPES ........................................................................................................... 132
CUTTING PERFORMANCE .............................................................................. 132
CUTTER DECK SPECIFICATION ..................................................................... 133
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ...................................................................... 134
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 134
GUARANTEE .................................................................................................... 135
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................... 135
SERVICE ........................................................................................................... 135

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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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2 INTRODUCTION
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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
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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
D Part Number
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