Ransomes Matador 71 User manual

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Parts Manual
Ransomes Matador 71
71 Matador
Product Code: LDDD704
Series: EH4
WARNING
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 manual before attempting to set up, operate,
adjust or service the machine.
25068G (rev 1)
RJL 100 May 2014

©Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
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.

Parts- 1
1 ENGINE GROUP.....................................................8
2 MAINFRAME AND GRASSBOX ...........................10
3 THROTTLE LINKAGE............................................12
4 CUTTING UNIT .....................................................14
5 LANDROLL CLUTCH ............................................16
6 CONTROLS AND HANDLES ................................18
7 BRAKES ROLLER AND SCRAPER ......................20
8 FRONT ROLLERS .................................................22
9 LANDROLL.............................................................24
10 71CM ROLLERS ..................................................26
11 TRAILING SEAT ..................................................28
11A LANDROLL - RUBBER COVERED ..................30
12 DECALS ..............................................................32
SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 IMPORTANT__________________________________________________________
The Ransomes MATADOR is a Petrol engined Pedestrian REEL mower. The traction drive and the cutting unit
are Chain Driven.
IMPORTANT: Do the maintenance indicated in this manual to make sure that the quality of cut is kept at a high
level.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL is part of the machine and must stay with the machine always.
Suppliers of both original and used machines need to keep the documentation that comes with the machine.
You must use the machine to cut the grass only and not for any other purpose. Compliance with the conditions of
operation, service and repair specified by the manufacturer, are understood to be part of the correct 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 the manufacturer does not approve. This type of change
can release the manufacturer from the liability for any damage or injury.
Discard worn parts, taking note of the environmental result, use the systems available in the country where the
machine is used. 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 make sure that European conformity is controlled.
2006/42/EC
These instructions are the Original instructions confirmed by Ransomes Jacobsen Limited

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INTRODUCTION 2
2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION___________________________________________
A Maximum front axle load in Kg (for machines being
driven on the highway)
B Gross weight (mass) in Kg
C Maximum rear axle load in Kg (for machines being
driven on the highway)
D Power in Kw
E Date code
F Machine type (Designation)
G Product code
H Product name
J Serial number
Location of Serial number plate
The serial number plate (A) is found on the chassis side plate.
Location of Engine Serial number plate
The engine serial number is found on the engine next to the Oil level
dipstick.
Kg Kw Kg Kg
West Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich IP3 9TT
England
ABCD E
FG
HJ
Kg Kw Kg Kg
WestRoad
RansomesEuropark
IpswichIP39TT
England
AC
WA
100
dB
L
B
XXXX-XXXX_XXXX

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2 INTRODUCTION
2.3UIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS ______________________
2.3.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________
Used oil, oil filters and engine coolant are hazardous materials. Recommended procedures must be followed for their
safe removal.
If a fluid leaks, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not flow into the ground or drainage system. Follow the
local laws to make sure that leaks are controlled safely.
The maintenance procedures in this manual make sure that the damage that the machine can cause in the local
environment is controlled safely.
When the machine completes its full service life, the following actions must be taken.
2.3.2 END OF SERVICE LIFE _______________________________________________
These guidelines must be used with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved local
waste disposal and agencies for recycled materials.
• Park the machine in a location to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.
• Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical
manuals applicable to the machine.
• Remove and store correctly
1. Batteries
2. Fuel
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the machine and refer to the technical manuals where applicable. Give
attention to parts that have mechanical pressure or tension applied to the part in the machine, including
springs.
• Items that continue to have a service life must be separated and returned to the local store.
• Items that are worn must be separated into the material groups and removed according to the agencies
for recycled materials that are available. Common types are as follows:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastic materials
• Identified
• Can be recycled
• Can not be recycled
• Not identified
• Rubber
• Electrical and Electronic Components
• If an item is not easily separated into different material groups, the material must be added to the
“General discarded materials” area.
• Do not burn discarded materials.
Change the machinery records to show that the machine is not in service and is discarded. Supply this serial number to
Ransomes Jacobsen Warranty Department to close their records.

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INTRODUCTION 2
2.4 PARTS MANUAL ______________________________________________________
In compliance with the ISO14001 standard, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited does not send a paper parts manual
with every product.
To refer to a parts list for this mower you have four options:
1. Website – www.ransomesRansomes Jacobsen.com. Select the “GENUINE PARTS” tab followed by
the “ONLINE PARTS LOOK-UP” tab. You now have access to Parts drawings and lists to help with the
identification of spare parts.
2. Website – www.ransomesRansomes Jacobsen.com. Select the “SUPPORT” tab. You now have access
to a PDF version of the parts manual.
3. Complete the form included in the technical manual pack supplied with the machine for one of the two
options below
a. A disc that contains an electronic copy of the Parts Book.
b. A paper copy of the parts manual.
2.5 KEY NUMBERS _______________________________________________________
Record the key numbers shown below:
Starter Switch:-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Diesel tank:-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Record the machine and engine numbers shown below:
The machine serial number is found on the registration plate and the engine serial number can be found on the
rocker cover.
Machine Number:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine Number:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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B
A
C
FIG 2
FIG 1
2.6 ASSEMBLY __________________________________________________________
The Mower is fitted to a container at the factory and will need assembly before operation. Some tools will be
needed for assembly. Discard the container according to the applicable local environmental requirement.
Remove the mower from the container. The handles
are found around the chassis - Figure 1.
The handles engage on the lug shaft (A). A range of
height adjustment is available. Tighten the hand
wheel (C) The handles adjust for reach with the
bolts (B) - Figure 2.
The Grassbox (A) - Figure 3 engages on the mower
by two lugs bolted to the chassis lug (B).
Refer to the OPERATION Chapter before you start
the mower for the first time. Operators MUST read
through this manual and understand the Safety
Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance
procedures before any use the Mower.
FIG 3
B

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INTRODUCTION 2
NOTES

Parts- 8
MATADOR
Illustration:
Engine Group
4300619_Group_Engine_71cm

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION NOTES/SERIAL NO.
MATADOR
Parts- 9
1 006890150 1 Engine Honda GX160 K1-Q4
3 670000116 1 Washer - Fibre 25/64 X 5/8 X 1/16
4 MBG6288 1 Drain Plug Extension
5 450474 4 Screw Hex M8-1.25 X 40
6 MBF1058 1 Mounting Plate - Welded
7 450479 4 Screw Hex M10-1.5 X 25
8 4135990 1 Torque, Clutch
9 4300711 1 Clutch Shaft, 71 Matador
10 452200029 3 Lock Washer 1/4 X 425 X 072
11 434029 3 Screw 1/4-20 X 1 Socket HD Cap
12 456010200 2 Screw Hex 5/16-24 X 3/4
13 450171 8 Screw Hex M6-1.0 X 20
14 450377 8 Nut Hex M6-1.0 Nyloc
15 4136630 2 Cover, Clutch

MATADOR
Illustration:
Parts- 10
MAIN FRAME AND GRASS BOX
4299911_Main Frame and Grass Box

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION NOTES/SERIAL NO.
MATADOR
Parts- 11
1 001191331 2 Screw Pan M5-0.8 X 16
2 002090580 1 Bearing 17 X 47 X 22.2
3 002920713 2 Spring Disc 8.2 X 20 X 0.8
4 009148598 1 Acoustic Pad
5 4300272 1 Chassis
6 450191 3 Screw Hex M8-1.25 X 20
7 450324 3 Nut Hex M8-1.25
8 450357 4 M6-1.0 Nutsert
9 450390 3 Washer M8 X 17 X 1.8
10 450411 5 Lock Washer M8 X 12.75 X 2
11 451450 2 Pin Spirol 6 X 20
12 452702 2 Screw Hex M8-1.25 X 20
13 009072070 2 Washer M8 X 22 X 3
14 MBC3205 1 Cover, Chain
15 MBC4305 2 Plate
16 MBC5580 1 Box Arm RH
17 MBC7111 1 Stud, M8 X 90
18 MBC8448 1 Box Arm LH
19 MBE3667A 1 Cover Nut
20 MBG6592 1 Pinion-11t X 1/2 Pitch
21 MBG6557 1 Housing-bearing
22 450959 2 Set Screw Hex M6-1.0 X 8
23 4300751 1 Collar-clutch Cover
24 009151094 1 Grass Box Complete

Parts- 12
MATADOR
Illustration:
THROTTLE LINKAGE
4299991_Throttle_Linkage

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION NOTES/SERIAL NO.
MATADOR
Parts- 13
1 4108643 1 Spring, Throttle Plate
2 4136549 1 Cable Guide
3 4136554 1 Cable Stop Collar
4 4137299 1 Screw, # 6-32.1875 Hex Socket Set
5 4299989 1 Spacer, Cable Guide
6 4299987 1 Spring, Engine Throttle
7 450528 1 Screw Pan M5
8 450322 1 Nut Hex M5
9 4301754 1 Cable Guide

Parts- 14
MATADOR
Illustration:
a
b
c
CUTTING UNIT
lmac067_Matador_Cutting_Unit

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION NOTES/SERIAL NO.
MATADOR
Parts- 15
1 001090799 2 Screw-adjuster M10-1.5 X 240
2 001993020 2 Insert Helicoil M10 X 1.5
3 002036057 2 Bearing 25 X 52 X 15
4 002190069 1 Bush Oilite 28 X 33 X 20
5 002910710 1 Spring Compression 55 X 2.64 X 28
6 002953192 2 Grommet-10 X 22 X 7.5
7 002993013 2 Lubricator M6 Straight
8 009060770 1 Control Cable
9 450190 2 Screw Hex M8-1.25 X 16
10 450214 4 Screw Hex M10-1.5 X 25
11 450323 4 Nut Hex M6-1.0
12 450324 2 Nut Hex M8-1.25
13 450388 2 Washer M5 X 10 X 1.1
14 450410 4 Lock Washer M6 X 9.6 X 1.5
15 450412 6 Lock Washer M10 X 15.9 X 2.5
16 450532 2 Screw Pan H M5-0.8 X 35
17 451653 1 Pin-tension 5 X 16
18 451982 2 Circlip Internal 52 X 2
19 452050 1 Circlip External 25 X 1.2
20 456993226 2 Screw Pan # 12-1.8 X 1/2, Self Tapping
21 461003665 2 Spring
22 LC00328A 2 Link Bracket
23 LMAA816 1 Bottom Block & Blade Assembly
23a N/A 1 • Bottom Block
23b MBA7086 1 • Bottom Blade
23c 001190018 8 • Screw
24 MBB2701A 2 Dust Cover
25 MBC3277 1 Splined Collar
26 MBC3279 1 Bearing Housing LH
27 MBC3280 1 Bearing Housing RH
28 MBC3315 1 Washer-8.46 X 63.5 X 3
29 MBC3362C 1 Cutting Cylinder 5 Knife
30 MBC3378 1 Concave
31 MBC3496 2 Pin Cylinder Clutch
32 MBC3497 2 Bearing Seal
33 MBC4222Z 2 Bracket Clutch
34 MBC5504 2 Ferrule
35 MBC5554Z 1 Operator
36 MBC5555 1 Cylinder Clutch Lever
37 MBC5893 1 Bearing Spacer
38 MBC8223A 1 Sliding Clutch
39 MBE3286A 1 Sprocket
40 MBG6428 2 Spacer-6.3 X 10 X 21.5
* MBE1882 1 Optional 9 knife Cutting cylinder

Parts- 16
MATADOR
Illustration:
.
.
.
LANDROLL CLUTCH
302r0007_Matador_Drive.eps

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION NOTES/SERIAL NO.
MATADOR
Parts- 17
1 001191315 6 Screw Countersunk M5 X 16
2 001431004 1 Pin, 8 X 98.5
3 002100834 1 Bush Oilite 12 X 16 X 12
4 002106513 2 Bush Oilite 25x30x20
5 002190035 1 Bush Oilite 60.397 X 66.764 X 14.85
6 002911009 6 Spring Compression 8.7 I/d X 30
7 002920852 1 Spring Disc 12.2 X 25 X 0.7
8 009131941 2 Chain Pressure Pad
9 009170248 1 Gear
11 450213 2 Screw Hex M10-1.5 X 20
12 450324 1 Nut Hex M8-1.25
13 450325 3 Nut Hex M10-1.5
14 450382 1 Nut Hex M16-2.0
15 450383 2 Nut Hex M20-2.5
16 450391 4 Washer M10 X 21 X 2.2
17 450394 1 Washer M20 X 37 X 3.3
18 450412 3 Lock Washer M10 X 15.9 X 2.5
19 450974 1 SetScrew M8-1.25 X 35t
20 452045 1 Circlip External 20 X 1.2
21 AE35005 1 Washer-16.5 X 35 X 5
22 MBA5174B 2 Counterface Plate
23 MBA5242 3 Friction Plate Assembly
24 MBC3250A 1 Shaft
25 MBC3260 1 Chain Wheel Boss
26 MBC4223 1 Chain Tensioner Assembly
27 MBC4224 1 Washer-tab 20.5 X 35.5 X 3
28 MBC4226 1 Shaft
29 MBC4430 1 Clutch Lever
30 MBC5469 1 Collar
31 MBC5470 1 Block
32 MBC5891 1 Pin
33 MBC5892 1 Plate
34 MBC5894 6 Pin
35 MBC5918 1 Shoulder Bolt
36 MBC8155A 1 Idler And Bush Assembly
37 MBE2572A 1 Sprocket
38 MBE2576A 1 Drive Clutch Body
39 MBE2577 1 Clutch Chainwheel
40 MBG6645 1 Brake Drum
45 A393145 1 Set Of Chains
45.1 003000922 1 Primary Chain
45.2 003931640 1 Intermediate Chain
45.3 003931438 1 Chain - Final

Parts- 18
MATADOR
Illustration:
HANDLES AND CONTROLS
4299912_Handles_Matador_71cm