Ransomes MP655 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Ransomes MP655 Ride on Rotary Mower With ROPS
STARTING THE ENGINE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
CONTROLS
DRIVING
MOWING
VISUAL DISPLAY
Refer To The Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions.
25114G-GB (rev.0)
RJL 100 September 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
continuously for longer than 30 seconds
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 drive to the cutting units with
the cutter switch (B).
2. Return the forward / reverse pedal (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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6.8
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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 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.
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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
A. Starter Key Switch
B. Throttle Control Lever
C. Parking Brake Switch
D. Backlap Switch
E. Cutter Switch
F. Beacon
G. 4 WD In Reverse
H. Cruise Control Switch
J. DPF Inhibit Switch
K. Deck Transport Lock Switch
L. Light Switch (Optional)
M Hazard Warning Switch
N. Right Side Unit Lift and Lower
P. Centre Unit Lift and Lower
R. Left Side Unit Lift and Lower
S The Cutting Unit is engaged
T Right side cutting unit in cutting
position.
W Centre cutting unit in cutting position.
X Left side cutting unit in cutting position
Y The Weight Transfer
Z. Visual Display

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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
Move the orange button back and press the
switch to engage the parking brake.
When the engine is stopped, the parking
brake is applied.
To release the parking brake, press the
opposite end of the switch.
The parking brake icon is displayed on
the visual display screen when engaged.
DO NOT apply the brake while the machine
is in motion.
TRANSPORT LOCK SWITCH
Engages the wing unit locks for transport
The wing unit lock icon is displayed on
the visual display screen when engaged.

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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
This switch engages the cutter blade
rotation.
To cut grass, push the front of the switch and
move the joysticks forward to lower the
decks. When engaged the yellow LED on the
pod is illuminated.
To stop the blade, push the rear of the rocker
switch.
When lifted out of work or the operator
leaves the seat, blade rotation is stopped.
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
BACKLAP SWITCH)
Reverses the direction of blade rotation to
allow the backlap.
Find the orange button, move backward and
press the switch to engage reverse rotation.
When backlap is complete, return the switch
to normal position and the lock will engage
CRUISE CONTROL
Used to engage the cruise function when the
cutters are engaged.
Automatic mode should be selected to
enable cruise control.
To engage cruise control:
Push the rocker switch to engage the cruise
function.
To disengage cruise control
Push the rocker switch to disengage the
cruise function.
Note. Operation of the transmission pedal,
applying the parking brake and reactivation
of the cruise control switch will deactivate
the cruise control.
DIESEL PATRTICULATE FILTER SWITCH
With the switch in the center position
(default) it allows automatic Active Regen.
Operation of the mower is not changed
during Active Regen.
When the Regen Request light flashes,
press and release the front part of the switch
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, the
traction pedal in NEUTRAL position, PTO
switch in OFF position and the parking brake
engaged for the Parked Regen cycle to start.
Do not stop the engine, disengage the
parking brake or drive the mower until the
Regen cycle is completed and the Regen
Request light turns off.

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ARM REST POD
LIFT/LOWER SWITCH’S
J. Right wing unit
K. Centre three units
L. Left wing unit
To lower the cutting unit move the switch
lever forward.
To raise the cutting unit move the switch
lever rearwards
NOTE:
If the cutter is engaged when the unit is
lowered the green led will illuminate when
the unit is below 400mm from the ground
The yellow PTO LED will illuminate when the
cutter switch in ON. When the blades are
moving the icon on the display change to
green.
If the lever is pulled momentarily rearwards
the unit will raise to the cross cut position
and continue to rotate for 3 seconds.
Lowering the unit within 3 seconds will let
the blade continue rotating without stopping.
If the lever is held and the unit lifts above the
cross cut position the unit will continue to lift
and the blade will stop rotating at 400mm.
The lift will stop when the lever is released.
INDICATOR LAMPS
M Units engaged
N Right wing unit in cutting position.
P Centre three units in cutting position.
R Left wing in cutting position.
WEIGHT TRANSFER BUTTON
This button will transfer weight using the
hydraulic system from the cutting units to the
drive wheels.
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