Ransomes MP493 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Ransomes MP493 Ride on Rotary Mower with Cab
STARTING THE ENGINE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
CONTROLS
DRIVING
MOWING
VISUAL DISPLAY
Refer To The Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions.
25108G-GB (rev.0)
RJL 100 July 2015

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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.
© 2015, 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
the centre 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 driveto thecutting units with
the cutter switch (B).
2. Returntheforward/reversepedal(A)to
the neutral position.
3. Set the parking brake by pressing the
parking brake switch (E).
4. Move the throttle control lever 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 operatorweight 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 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.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT

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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. 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
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A
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F
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A: Starter Key Switch
B: Throttle Control Lever
C: Parking Brake Switch
D. Hazard Warning Switch
E: Cutter Switch
F. Beacon (Optional)
G: 4 WD Reverse
H: Visual Display
J. Right Side Unit Lift and
Lower Switch
K. Centre Unit Lift and
Lower Switch
L. Left Side Unit Lift and
Lower Switch
N LED - Cutting Unit is
engaged
P LED - Right side cutting
unit in cutting position.
R LED - Centre cutting
unit in cutting position.
S LED - Left side cutting
unit in cutting position
T Weight Transfer Button
V Auxiliary Hydraulic
System Kit Switch
(Optional)
W. Light Switch (Optional)

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CONTROLS
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 running the Parking
brake is applied by sliding back the orange
button on the rocker and depressing the
switchonthecontrolpanel.Whentheengine
is switched off the parking brake is
automatically applied.
To release the parking brake depress the
opposite end of the rocker switch.
DO NOT apply the brake when the machine
is moving
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
Switches the hazard warning indicators on
and off. The redlens flashes when switched
on.

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HORN BUTTON
For machines without the lighting kit.
The horn button (A) is on the control panel. If
the lighting kit is fitted, the horn is found on
the end of the indicator stalk.
CUTTER SWITCH
To start to cut make sure the speed limiter is
in mow position and the units are lowered.
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 cutterunit rotation push top of rocker
switch.
Cutting units stop rotating automatically
when raised or the operator leaves the seat.
BEACON SWITCH
Operates the vehicles rotating beacon
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)
Allows manual operation of the road lights.
Position 1. OFF
Position 2. Side / Marker Lights
Position 3. Main Beam.
Note
Position 3 - Will not activate with the ignition
turned OFF.
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CONTROLS
AUXILLARY HYDRAULIC SERVICES KIT
SWITCH (OPTIONAL)
This switch sets the rotary brush or snow
blade to a right side or a left side forward
position.
Push the top of the rocker switch to set a
right side forward position.
Push the bottom of the rocker switch to set a
left side forward position.
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-Carefullypushthebottom(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.
• Do not move the pedal suddenly,
alwaysoperateslowlyandcarefully.Do
Not move the pedal with force from
forward to reverse or reverse to
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HOW TO DRIVE
• Set the throttle to maximum engine
speed.
• Release the parking brake before you
move in a forward or reverse direction.
• Forward - Carefully press the top of the
Traction pedal to engage forward drive.
• Reverse - Carefully press the bottom of
the Traction pedal to engage reverse
drive.
• To stop - Carefully return the Traction
pedal to the Neutral position.
• To stop the vehicle on a slope, it can be
necessary to apply the reverse traction.
NOTE
• Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse.
• Always operate the traction pedal carefully. Do not move the pedal from
forward to reverse quickly.
DRIVING