Ransomes Highway 3 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Ransomes Highway 3™ Ride on Reel Mower
STARTING THE ENGINE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
CONTROLS
DRIVING
MOWING
VISUAL DISPLAY
Refer To The Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions.
25057G-GB (rev.0)
RJL 100 June 2013

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Ransomes Jacobsen Limited reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to
make these changes on units previously sold and the information contained in this manual is
subject to change without notice.
© 2013, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
• Check and adjust tyre pressure, if
necessary, see Safety, Operation and
Maintenance manual.
• If necessary, add diesel fuel to tank.
• Check engine oil and if necessary fill.
• Check the radiator coolant and fill if
necessary (Water with 50% anti-
freeze).
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
The following procedure is for cold engines.
1. Make sure the forward / reverse pedal
(A) is in the neutral position. The cutter
switch (B) is off and the throttle (C) is in
a center position.
2. Turn the ignition switch (D) to the right
and hold until the engine starts
(approximately 5-10 seconds.)
3. The glow plugs operate automatically .
The time taken for the engine to start,
depends on the temperature of the
coolant
4. When the engine starts, release the key
immediately. The key returns to the
RUN position.
5. If the engine does not start, return the
key to the OFF position and try again.
NOTES
• If the engine does not start after two
tries, wait 20 seconds and try again.
• The starter motor must not be run
continuouslyforlongerthan30seconds
or the starter motor can fail.
• If the red LED’s on the display flash
when you start one of the safety
interlock switches was not set correctly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Disengage drivetothecuttingunits with
the cutter switch (B).
2. Returntheforward/reversepedal(A)to
the neutral position.
3. Set the parking brake by pressing and
holding the parking brake switch (E) for
about 5 seconds.
4. Move the throttle control lever to the
SLOW position.
5. Turn the ignition key (D) to the OFF
position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
B
A
D
C
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SEAT (GRAMMER MSG85)
Adjustments to the seat can be made for leg
reach, backrest angle and operator weightto
give a good position to operate the machine.
A. FORWARD AND BACKWARD
ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust
The position of the adjusting lever (A) is on
the right hand side of the seat below the seat
cushion. When moved up, the seat may be
moved backward and forward. When, in the
correct position release the lever into one of
the preset positions.
B. BACKREST ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust
The position of the release lever (B) is on the
left hand side of the seat. While, sitting on
the seat pull the release lever up to release
the backrest. (The backrest is spring loaded
to fold forward to the seat Cushion.) Move
back to get the correct position.
Release the lever to engage in one of the
preset positions.
C. WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust
The position of the operator weight adjust
lever (C) is on the front of the seat. To
change the operator weight setting pull the
lever out. When sitting on the seat rotate the
lever until your weight (kg) is shown in the
window.
D.HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust
The height of the seat is adjusted by holding
the edge of the seat cushion, pushing your
weight down and lifting. There are three
preset positions. When the highest has been
achieved the seat returns to its lowest
position.
NOTES
The seat is fitted with a microswitch to sense
the operator in the seat.
Wear the seat belt when a ROPS frame or
ROPS cab are installed.
WARNING
Operator weight adjustment
must be set to ensure the OPC
operates correctly. The
parking brake may
automatically be applied if this
operation is not carried out
correctly.
A
C
B
D
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STEERING TILT CONTROL
When the operators seat is in the correct
position to operate the traction pedal
comfortably. Push the smallfoot pedal (A) at
the base of the steering column. Tilt the
column backward or forward to the correct
position. Releasethesmallfootpedaltolock
the steering column in position.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
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CONTROL PANEL AND POD (ROPS)
A: Starter Key Switch
B: Throttle Control Lever
C: Parking Brake Switch
D. Hazard Warning Switch
E: Cutter Switch
F: Backlap
G: 4 WD in reverse switch
H. Light Switch (Optional)
J: Visual Display
K. Right hand Unit Lift/Lower
L. Centre Unit Lift/Lower
M. Left hand Unit Lift/Lower
N PTO engaged
P Right hand cutting unit in cutting
position.
R Centre cutting unit in cutting position.
S Left hand cutting unit in cutting position
T Weight Transfer
CONTROLS
K
L
N
P
R
S
M
T
A
E
F
B
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D
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C
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STARTER KEY SWITCH
Turn the starter key to the right to start the
engine. Release the key to return
automatically to the 'on' position for normal
operation.
NOTE: Before the engine starts, the glow
plugs automatically preheat. The visual
display shows the glow plug symbol and
counter to indicate that the automatic
preheat is in operation.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
The lever is moved away from the operator
to increase the engine speed and toward the
operator to decrease the engine speed.
NOTE: The engine must always be used at
full speed
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
When the engine is in operation, the Parking
brake is applied by depressing the switch
and holding for about 5 seconds.
When the engine is not in operation, or the
operator leaves the seat the parking brake is
automatically applied.
To release the parking brake use the rocker
switch.
When the Parking Brake is applied, the
parking symbol is shown on the visual
display.
When the machine is in motion, DO NOT
apply the brake.
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
Switches the hazard warning indicators on
and off. The red lensflashes when switched
on.
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CUTTER SWITCH
To start to cut make sure the speed limiter is
in mow position and the units are lowered.
Push the bottom of the rocker switch and
move joystick toward the lower position.
To stop cutter unit rotationpush top of rocker
switch.
Cutting units stop rotating automatically
when raised or the operator leaves the seat.
BACKLAP SWITCH
Changes the direction of cylinder rotation to
allow backlapping.
Move back the orange button on the rocker
switch on the control panel and depress the
backlap switch . When backlapping is
complete, return the switch to normal
operation position and the lock will engage.
4 WHEEL DRIVE IN REVERSE SWITCH
Engages the four wheel drive while the
vehicle is in reverse. The switch must be
held to engage.
LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
Turns the road lights on and off.
Position 1. OFF
Position 2. Side / Marker Lights
Position 3. Main Beam.
Note
Position 3 requires the ignition to be in the
ON position.
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1. Release brake - Make sure the parking
brake is released before you try to go
forward or reverse.
2. Forward - Carefully push the top (A) of
the forward/reverse foot pedal to reach
correct ground speed.
3. Reverse - Carefully push the bottom (B)
of the forward/reverse foot pedal to
reach correct ground speed.
4. To stop - Carefully return the forward/
reverse foot pedal to the neutral
position.
5. To hold the vehicle stopped on a slope
it can be necessary to apply an amount
of forwrd or reverse traction.
NOTE:
• Use complete foot to operate both
forward and reverse.
• Do not move the pedal suddenly,
always operate slowly and carefully. Do
Not move the pedal with force from
forward to reverse or reverse to
forward.
DRIVING
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B
A
1. Release the transport latches (A) and
lower the cutting units with the joysticks.
2. Make sure the speed limiter is in mow
position (B). (Cutting at a higher speed
can be dangerous and decrease the
quality of cut.)
3. To start the reel mechanism push the
lower half of cutter switch .
4. Release the parking brake and begin to
move forward.
When the optional Stability Warning
System is installed
Whenthemowerisdrivenonaslopeofmore
than its safe limit, a warning is shown on the
visual display unit . At 22deg the centre and
upper unit is lifted 4"-6" above the ground
and all units stop. This makes the machine
stable. This condition continues until the
mower is moved to a safer area.
NOTE:
Always set the throttle to maximum
engine speed to cut the grass. When
the grass is heavy or the engine is
under stress, decrease forward speed
on the forward/reverse foot pedal.
MOWING