GB-5
GB
RANSOMES HIGHWAY 2130
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.7SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulationsandsinkagewillchange
thegeneralslope.Avoidgroundconditions
which can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
duringtight turns.
• Suddendeceleratingorbrakingcancause
the rear wheels to lift. Remember there is
no such thing as a “safe” slope.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticular
care.
DONOTUSEONSLOPESGREATERTHAN15°
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set the
weight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.
3.8BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stopthe engineand makesure allmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Bewareofenergyinthedrivewhichcan
causerotation when the blockageis released.
• Keepother people away fromthe cutting units
as rotation of one cylinder can cause the
others to rotate.
3.9ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
All vehicles
• Stopthe engineand makesure allmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Readalltheappropriateservicinginstructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
theoriginalmanufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
carenot toget hands andfeet trappedwhen
rotatingcylinders.
• Makesure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder
can cause the others to rotate.
• Toreducethefirehazard, keep theengine,
silencerandbatterycompartmentsfreeof
grass,leavesorexcessivegrease.
• Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
• Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsor
machines,makesure adequatesupportIs
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasingorrestrainingforceswhichcan
causeparts tomove suddenly.
• Donotalterenginespeedabovemaximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
changetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine. Operatingtheengine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
ofpersonalinjury.
• Whenservicingbatteries,DONOTSMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
Diesel & Petrol vehicles
• Whenrefuelling,STOPTHEENGINE,DO
NOTSMOKE.Addfuel beforestartingthe
engine,neveraddfuelwhiletheengineis
running.
• Useafunnel whenpouringfuel fromacan into
the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Storefuel in containersspecifically designed
forthispurpose.
• Refueloutdoors onlyand donot smokewhile
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysource
ofignitionuntilfuelvapourshavedissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuel in the
tankinside a building where fumes may reach
anopen flame orspark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
bedoneoutdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
LPG vehicles
• Only trained & competent personnel in the
useof LPG asa road vehiclefuel are
allowed to work on LPG aspects of the
vehiclesengineor fuelsystem.
• Whenrefuelling,STOPTHEENGINE,DO
NOTSMOKE.Addfuel beforestartingthe
engine,neveraddfuelwhiletheengineis
running.
• Vehicles should not be parked within 3
metersof any heat source, open flame or
othersourcesof ignition.
• Vehiclesshouldnotbeservicedoveran
inspection pit
• If for any reason a leak in the fuel
systemissuspected,thevehicle
should be moved to an isolated area
clear of buildings & people and as far
as possible from drains and any source
of ignition.