Ransomes MT503 User manual

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QUICK START GUIDE
Ransomes MT503 Ride on Cylinder & Flail Mower
STARTING THE ENGINE
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
CONTROLS
DRIVING
MOWING
VISUAL DISPLAY
Refer To The Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions.

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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 is at the
correct level.
• Check fuel and if If necessary, add
diesel fuel to tank.
* Use diesel fuel EN590 or ASTM D975
Ultra Low Sulphur.
• Check engine oil and oil level.
• Check the radiator coolant and fill if
necessary (Water with 50% antifreeze).
• 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 (C) is on, the Forward /
Reverse Pedal (E) is in the neutral
position, the Cutter Switch (D) is off,
and the Throttle Control (B) is in the
centre.
2. Turn the Ignition Switch (A) to the right
and hold until the engine starts
(approximately 5-10 seconds.)
3. The glow plugs operate automatically,
so the time taken for the engine to start,
depends on the temperature of the
engine 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 attempt to 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 (D).
2. Return the Forward / Reverse Pedal (E)
to the neutral position.
3. Set the Park Brake by sliding back the
orange button on the rocker and
depressing the Park Brake Switch (C).
4. Move the Throttle Control to the left to
leave engine speed to low idle.
5. Turn the Ignition Key (A) 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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A
C
B
D
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STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
A
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.

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ROPS Workstation
Joystick
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CONTROLS
A:Starter Key Switch
B:Throttle Control
C:Park Brake Switch
D:Hazard Warning Switch (Optional)
E:Cutter Switch (PTO)
F:4WD Reverse Assist
G:Light Switch (Optional)
H: Beacon Switch (Optional)
J: Right Hand Cutting Unit Lift / Lower Control
K: Centre Cutting Unit Lift / Lower Control
L:Left Hand Cutting Unit Lift / Lower Control
M: Right Hand Cutting Unit Position Lamp
N:Centre Cutting Unit Position Lamp
P: Left Hand Cutting Unit Position Lamp
Q:Cutter (PTO) Indication Lamp
R: Weight Transfer/ Traction Boost Switch
T: Visual Display
U: Auxiliary Socket 12V
V: Horn
X: Transport Lock Switch
Y: Cruise Control Switch
ROPS Workstation
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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.
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
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.
4WD REVERSE ASSIST SWITCH
Engages the Four Wheel Drive while the
vehicle is in reverse. The switch must be
held to remain engaged.
TRANSPORT LOCK SWITCH
Engages the wing unit locks for transport
The wing unit lock icon is displayed on the
visual display screen when 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.
• The foot should always be kept firmly on
the pedal to maintain full control of the
drive pedal.
MOW/TRANSPORT DRIVE MODES
Modes set by screen covered on (Page 16)
CAUTION
The foot should always be kept firmly on
the pedal to maintain full control of the
drive pedal.
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