Ransomes HR380 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Ransomes HR380 Ride on Rotary Mower
STARTING THE ENGINE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
CONTROLS
DRIVING
MOWING
VISUAL DISPLAY
Refer To The Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions.
10015824-GB(Rev.A)
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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.

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Check and adjust tyre pressure, if
necessary.
• If necessary, add diesel fuel to tank.
* Use diesel fuel EN590 or ASTM D975
Ultra Low Sulphur.
• Check engine oil and if necessary fill.
• Check the radiator coolant and fill if
necessary (Water with 50% anti-
freeze).
• See Safety, Operation and
Maintenance manual.
HOW TO START THE ENGINE
The following procedure is for cold engines.
1. Make sure the operator is seated, the
Park Brake (E) is on, the Forward /
Reverse Pedal (A) is in the neutral
position, the Cutter Switch (B) is off, and
the Throttle Control (C) is in the centre.
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
continuously for longer than 30 seconds
or the starter motor can fail.
• If the red LEDs on the display flash
when you start one of the safety
interlock switches was not set correctly.
HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Disengage drive to the cutting units with
the Cutter Switch (B).
2. Return the Forward / Reverse Pedal (A)
to the neutral position.
3. Set the Park Brake by sliding back the
orange button on the rocker and
depressing the Park Brake Switch (E).
4. Move the Throttle Control to the
SLOW position.
5. Turn the Ignition Key (D) to the
OFF position.
STARTING THE ENGINE
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SEAT (Grammer MSG85)
Adjustments to the seat can be made for leg
reach, backrest angle and operator weight to
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 left-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
is installed.
WARNING
Operator weight adjustment
must be set to ensure the OPC
operates correctly.
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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 small Foot Pedal (A)
at the base of the steering column, and tilt
the column backward or forward to the
correct position. Release the small Foot
Pedal to lock the steering column in position.
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
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CONTROLS
A: Starter Key Switch
B: Throttle Control
C: Park Brake Switch
D: Hazard Warning Switch
(optional)
E: Auxiliary Hydraulic Services Kit
(optional)
F: Cutter Switch (PTO)
G: 4WD Reverse Assist
H: Visual Display
J: Light Switch (optional)
K: Cutting Implement
Lift/Lower Control
L: Weight Transfer Switch
M: Deck Position Indicator Lamp
N: Cutters (PTO) Indicator Lamp
P: Beacon (optional)
Q: Auxiliary Socket 12V

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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.
THROTTLE CONTROL ROTARY
Rotate the control to the right to increase the
engine speed and towards the left to
decrease the engine speed.
NOTE: Operate the machine with the engine
at full speed.
PARK BRAKE SWITCH
When the engine is in operation, the Park
Brake is applied by sliding back the orange
button on the rocker and depressing the
Park Brake switch.
When the engine is not in operation, the Park
Brake is automatically applied regardless of
the switch position.
To release the Park Brake use the
rocker switch.
When the Park 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 lens flashes when
switched on.
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CUTTER SWITCH (PTO)
To start to cut make sure the Mow/Transport
speed selector is in Mow position and the
implement is lowered.
Push the top of the cutter rocker switch and
move the joystick toward the lower position.
To stop the cutter rotation push the bottom of
the rocker switch.
The cutters stop rotating automatically when
raised or the operator leaves the seat.
4WD REVERSE ASSIST SWITCH
Engages the Four Wheel Drive while the
vehicle is in reverse. The switch must be
held to remain engaged.
ROTATING BEACON (OPTIONAL)
Operates the vehicles rotating beacon when
a cab is not fitted.
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.
Also there are daylight running lamps
installed that automatically come on when
the ignition is switched on.
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DRIVING
1. Release Brake - Make sure the Park
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 forward or reverse traction.
NOTE:
• Use complete foot to operate both
forward and reverse.
• Unless in an emergency, 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.
• The angle of the Foot Pedal can be
altered to obtain the most comfortable
angle for long periods of operation. This
can be achieved by repositioning
screws (D) as required.
• Use complete foot to operate both
forward and reverse.
• The foot should always be kept firmly on
the pedal to maintain full control of the
drive pedal.
MOW/TRANSPORT SPEED SELECTOR
Limits the forward speed. To switch between
Mow and Transport speeds move lever (C)
left for Mow and right for Transport.
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C
1. Ensure speed limiter (C) is pushed to
the left in Mow position.
2. Lower the implement with the Unit Lift/
Lower Control.
NOTE:
The cutters cannot be started if, the
speed limiter (C) is set to Transport
position.
3. Engage the cutter by pushing on the
upper half of the Cutter Switch (PTO).
4. Release the Park Brake and begin
driving forward.
NOTE:
Always set the throttle to full engine
speed for mowing, even when the grass
is heavy. When the engine is labouring,
reduce forward speed by easing back
on the Forward / Reverse Foot Pedal. A
performance indicator lamp on the
control pod will illuminate red as the
cutting implements starts to labour.
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START UP SCREEN
When the Ignition Key is turned to the on
position, this screen is shown.
The Hour Meter will show total hours of
engine operation.
WARNING/SERVICE SCREEN
After the start up screen, the warning screen
is shown.
If the machine is within 5 hours of the next
service interval, a warning is shown. An
operator input is needed to continue to the
main screen for operation. Otherwise the
main Home Screen appears. If a fault
condition has occurred during the previous
start, a pop up screen over the top of the
warning screen shows the fault. The
operator must confirm the fault to continue to
the main screen.
HOME SCREEN
This screen shows the Cutter Switch in the
OFF position, the TST™ is in operation and
the Park Brake is applied.
NOTE: The TST™ (Tilt Sensor Technology)
is an optional active safety device to warn
you when the machine is being used in
unsuitable conditions.
If TST™ is not installed the TST™ icon will
be crossed through.
Ransomes Jacobsen recommends that the
owner/user of the machine completes a site
specific risk assessment of the area to be
mown prior to operation of the machine.
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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 operators manual before
attempting to set up, operate,
adjust or service
the machine.
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ENGINE START
When the Ignition Key is turned to the start
position, this screen is shown.
If the Park Brake is applied, the Cutter
Switch (PTO) is in the OFF position, the Foot
Pedal is in the Neutral position, and the
operator is in the seat, the engine will start.
This screen shows the fuel bar graph on the
left side. The colour changes from green to
red as the fuel level decreases. The engine
temperature gauge is on the right side. The
colour changes from green to red as the
temperature increases.
ENGINE WILL NOT START
When the Ignition Key is turned to the start
position this screen is shown. If any of the
icons flash:
• The Park Brake is not applied.
• The Cutter Switch (PTO) is not in the
OFF position.
• The Foot Pedal is not in the neutral
position.
• The operator is not in the seat.
• The vehicle angle is greater than 45º.
NOTE: The engine will not start until all the
items in the list are correct.
The red LEDs either side of the display will
flash and the key icon in the centre will
appear red.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
When the Regen Request light flashes, press
Button 4 then Button 1 on the display to start
the Parked Regen cycle. To prevent damage
to the turf during Parked Regen, park the
mower on concrete or gravel.
The engine must be warm (above 65° C /
149° F), the Traction Pedal in the NEUTRAL
position, the Cutter Switch (PTO) in the OFF
position, the Park Brake engaged, and the
throttle in the idle position for the Parked
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Regen cycle to start. Do not stop the
engine, dis-engage the Park Brake or
operation of the Traction Pedal until the
Parked Regen cycle is completed and the
Regen Request light turns off.
To inhibit the engine from performing a
Regen cycle, press Button 4 then Button 2.
Refer to the full Safety, Operation and
Maintenance manual for more details on
the DPF regeneration system and levels.
MAIN MENU
The arrow is moved up and down using
Button 2 and 3, Button 4 then enters the
selected page. Button 1 returns to the Home
Screen. There will be four options within this
menu.
Clock, Service, Settings and Language.
CLOCK & DATE ADJUST
Button 3 is used to traverse the time and
date digits, and Button 2 is used to
increment. As well as adjusting the Time
and Date, this page can be used to change
the Date Time format between EU and US.
Once amended Button 1 is used to save
and exit back to the Main Menu.
SETTINGS
Within the settings Menu you will find the
three options
• Measurement Units
• Pin
• Brightness
Main Menu
Clock
Service Menu
Settings
Language
Clock Adjust
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Date Time Format: EU (dd/mm/yyyy)
Settings Menu
Measurement Units
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SERVICE MENU
The checkmark can be moved up and down
using Buttons 2 and 3. Button 4 then enters
the selected page. Button 1 returns to the
Main Menu. There are four options within
this menu.
Fault Log
Time Until Service
Vehicle Diagnostics
I/O Diagnostics
LANGUAGE MENU
When you access the language selection
page, the checkmark appears next to the
selected language.
When the checkmark is moved up and down,
the language does not change until button
four is used to select and store the language.
At that point the title bar changes to the new
selected language. The options will always
be in the correct language.
English, Deutsch, Francais, Dansk, Svensk,
Nederlands and Español.
SLOPE ANGLE DISPLAY
During work, if the machine is driven on a
slope of 16° the machine angle will be
displayed in the centre of the screen, until
the machine has been driven onto an area of
less than 16°.
GENERAL NOTES FOR
WARNING SCREENS
The number in the bottom right of the screen
indicates the total number of faults recorded.
Press the button below the  to confirm
the fault.
Service Menu
Fault Log
Time Until Service
Vehicle Diagnostics
I/O Diagnostics
Language
English
Deutsch
Francais
Dansk
Svensk
Nederlands
Español
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WARNING MAXIMUM SLOPE
ANGLE EXCEEDED
If the slope angle reaches 19° the screen will
display this warning to indicate that the
machine’s safe working angle has
been reached.
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE - INHIBIT LIFT
If the slope angle reaches 21° the screen will
display this warning which indicates that the
cutters will be prevented from starting if not
already running, or re-started if running then
stopped. An audible warning will be sounded
four times at 4 second intervals, and the red
LEDs will flash four times at 4 second
intervals. This will continue until the machine
has been driven to an area of less than 19°.
WARNING SLOPE ANGLE - INHIBIT CUT
If the slope angle reaches 24° the screen
will display this warning to indicate that
the cutter deck arms are still locked in the
lower position, and the cutters have been
switched off.
An audible warning will sound continuously
for 4 seconds at 4 second intervals, and the
red LEDs will flash continuously for 4
seconds at 4 second intervals. This will
continue until the machine has been driven
onto an area of less than 20°.
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WARNING OIL PRESSURE FAULT
When this screen is shown, the engine oil
pressure has decreased below the normal
level. If this happens during operation, or
does not go off when the engine is run at
more than 1000 rpm. Stop the engine and
check the oil level. Top up if necessary.
If fault persists do not use the machine at all.
ENGINE OVERHEAT
When this screen is shown, the engine
temperature has risen above the normal levels.
Park the machine in a safe area disengage
cutting units, set engine to idle to allow
engine temperature to decrease prior to
switching off the engine.
Clean the radiator and screens of all grass
and debris.
WARNING ENGINE FAULT
When this screen is shown, there is an
engine fault. Stop the engine as soon as
possible and contact your local Ransomes
Jacobsen Dealer.
When this fault occurs the machine’s engine
will automatically reduce the power
available.
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WARNING BATTERY FAULT
When this screen is shown, the battery is not
charging or there is a charge circuit fault.
WARNING CHARGE FILTER BLOCKED
When this screen is shown, the hydraulic-
charge filter is blocked and needs replacing.
Replace the filter element at the earliest
opportunity.
WARNING SERVICE REQUIRED
When this screen is shown, the machine
needs a service.
Go to the main menu and select service
menu, time until service to show the items
needed for a service.
WARNING TST™ FAULT
When this screen is shown, there is a fault
with the TST™. Stop as soon as possible
and contact your local Ransomes Jacobsen
Dealer.
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Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9TT
English Company Registration No. 1070731
www.ransomesjacobsen.com
Europe
Ransomes Jacobsen France
3 Chemin des Silos
ZI du Chapitre
31100 Toulouse
T: [phone]
North & South America
Jacobsen
1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta,
Georgia 30906 - 3852, USA
www.Jacobsen.com
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