Ransomes ZE Series Guide

Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Sicherheits-, Bedienungs- und Wartungshandbuch
Commander 3520
RJL 100 / February 2008
WARNING:Ifincorrectlyusedthismachinecancausesevere
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.
24345G-DE (rev.4)
Series: ZE & GC
Productcode: LGTT010&LGTT020
Serie: ZE & GC
Produktcode: LGTT010&LGTT020
ACHTUNG: Wenn diese Maschine nicht ordnungsgemäß
verwendet wird, können ernsthafte Verletzungen verursacht
werden. Personen, die diese Maschine verwenden und warten,
müssen in ihrer richtigen Verwendung ausgebildet sein, auf die
Gefahren aufmerksam gemacht worden sein und dieAnleitung
ganz gelesen haben, bevor sie versuchen, die Maschine
aufzustellen, zu bedienen, einzustellen oder zu warten.

©2008, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
©2008, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. Alle Rechte vorbehalten

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1 CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 IMPORTANT ..............................................................2
2.2 PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION ......................................2
2.3 GUIDELINESFORTHEDISPOSALOFSCRAP
PRODUCTS ...............................................................2
3 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
3.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS .....................................4
3.2 SAFETYSIGNS ..........................................................4
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE .............................................4
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE ............................................4
3.5 TRANSPORTING ........................................................4
3.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION ............................5
3.7 SLOPES .....................................................................5
3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS ..............................5
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE .........................................................5
4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ENGINESPECIFICATION ............................................7
4.2 MACHINESPECIFICATION ........................................7
4.3 DIMENSIONS .............................................................7
4.4 VIBRATIONLEVEL ....................................................7
4.5 SLOPES .....................................................................7
4.6 RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTS .................................7
4.7 CUTTINGPERFORMANCE.........................................8
4.8 CUTTINGPERFORMANCE(AREA) ............................8
4.9 CONFORMITYCERTIFICATES ..................................9
5 DECALS ................................................................... 11
5.1 SAFETYDECALS ..................................................... 11
5.2 INSTRUCTIONDECALS ............................................11
6 CONTROLS
6.1 THROTTLECONTROLLEVER ..................................12
6.2 STARTERSWITCH ...................................................12
6.3 CUTTINGCIRCUITPRESSURE .................................12
6.4 FORWARD/REVERSEPEDAL ................................... 13
6.5 TRANSPORT/WORKSPEEDCONTROL ....................13
6.6 PARKINGBRAKE ......................................................13
6.7 FORWARD/REVERSECUTTINGCYLINDERLEVER ... 13
6.8 VARIABLECYLINDERSPEED ...................................14
6.9 HYDRAULICLIFTLEVERS ......................................14
6.10 UNITCOUNTERBALANCECONTROL ......................14
6.11 SINGLEWINGUNITDRIVELEVER ............................15
6.12 BRAKERELEASEVALVE ..........................................15
6.13 FREEWHEELCONTROL ............................................15
6.14 SAFETYCATCHES ...................................................16
6.15 LIGHTINGCONTROLS .............................................17
6.16 STEERINGWHEELRAKEADJUSTMENT ..................18
6.17 MULTI-FUNCTIONGAUGE........................................19
6.17A MULTI-FUNCTION LCDDISPLAY ............................19
6.18 AUTOMOTIVEFUNCTIONS ......................................21
6.18A GAUGES ...................................................................22
6.19 4WDREVERSE ..........................................................22
7 OPERATION
7.1 DAILYINSPECTION ..................................................23
7.2 OPERATORPRESENCEANDSAFETYINTERLOCK
SYSTEM ...................................................................24
7.3 OPERATINGPROCEDURE .........................................25
7.4 OPERATIONOFTHEMACHINE ................................25
7.5 TOSTARTTHEENGINE ............................................26
7.6 TOSTOPTHEENGINE ..............................................26
7.7 TOREVERSE ............................................................29
7.8 TRANSPORTING .......................................................29
7.9 CUTTING ..................................................................29
7.10 IMPORTANTNOTEDONOTTOWTHEMACHINE ....30
8 MAINTENANCE&LUBRICATION
8.1 MAINTENANCE&LUBRICATIONCHART.................31
8.2 MACHINE:LUBRICATETHE FOLLOWINGPOINTS .. 32
8.3 MACHINE:EVERY600WORKINGHOURS. ................33
8.4 HYDRAULICTESTPORTS ........................................34
8.5 ENGINE:EVERY100HRS .........................................35
8.6 ENGINE:EVERY400HRS .........................................35
8.7 MACHINEMAINTENANCE ........................................36
8.8 ENDOFSEASONORWHENREQUIRED .....................37
9 ADJUSTMENTS
9.1 FANBELTTENSION ..................................................38
9.2 DIVERTERVALVEOPERATINGMECHANISM ..........38
9.3 THROTTLELINKAGEADJUSTMENT ........................38
9.4 REARWHEELSETTING ............................................39
9.5 BACKLAPPING ........................................................39
9.6 SPEEDLIMITER ........................................................39
9.7 CUTTINGUNIT .........................................................40
9.8 GENERALINSTRUCTIONSFORGRAMMERSEATS . 41
9.9 SEAT (GS85/90) .......................................................43
9.10 AIR SUSPENSIONSEAT (GRAMMERMSG75-521).. 44
9.10.1 WEIGHTADJUSTMENT ............................................44
9.10.2 FORE/AFTADJUSTMENT .........................................44
9.10.4 SEATHEATER ...........................................................45
9.10.5 LUMBARSUPPORT .................................................45
9.10.3 BACKRESTEXTENSION ...........................................45
9.10.6 ARMRESTS ..............................................................46
9.10.7 ARMRESTADJUSTMENT ........................................46
9.10.8 BACKRESTADJUSTMENT .......................................46
9.10.9 MAINTENANCE ........................................................47
10 TROUBLESHOOTING
10.1 GENERAL .................................................................49
11 SCHEMATICS
11.1 HYDRAULICCIRCUIT ............................................... 50
11.2 ELECTRICALCIRCUITENGINEANDSAFETY
(ANALOGUEDISPLAYMODEL) ...............................52
11.3 ELECTRICALCIRCUIT LIGHTING
(ANALOGUEDISPLAYMODEL) ..............................54
11.4 ELECTRICALSYSTEMFUSES&RELAYS
(ANALOGUEDISPLAYMODEL) ...............................56
11.5 ELECTRICALINSTRUMENTPANEL
(LCDDISPLAYMODEL) ...........................................58
11.6 ELECTRICALCIRCUITMAIN
(LCDDISPLAYMODEL) ...........................................60
11.7 ELECTRICALCIRCUITFUSES&RELAYS
(LCDDISPLAYMODEL) ...........................................62
12.1 TORQUES .................................................................64
13 GUARANTEE/SALES&SERVICE ............................65
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.2 PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION
A Machine Name
B Serial Number
C Year of Manufacture
D Machine Weight
E Engine Power
2.1 IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is
operatedandmaintained.
ThisSAFETYANDOPERATORSMANUALshouldberegardedaspartofthemachine. Suppliersofboth
newandsecond-handmachinesareadvisedtoretaindocumentaryevidencethatthismanualwasprovided
with the machine.
This machine is designed solely for use in customary grass cutting operations. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation,serviceandrepairas specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the
intendeduse.
Beforeattemptingtooperatethismachine,ALL operatorsMUST read through this manual and make
themselvesthoroughlyconversantwithSafetyInstructions,controls,lubricationandmaintenance.
Accidentpreventionregulations,allothergenerallyrecognizedregulationsonsafetyandoccupational
medicine,and all road traffic regulations shallbeobservedatall times.
Anyarbitrarymodificationscarriedoutonthismachine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resultingdamageorinjury.
It is important that during the life of the machine wearing and replaceable parts are disposed of in an
environmentallyresponsible wayusingthe resourcesavailablein thecountrywhere itisused.Thereare
guidelinesinthis manual for the eventual decommissioning of the mower once ithasnofurtheruse.

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2.3 GUIDELINESFORTHEDISPOSAL
OFSCRAPPRODUCTS
2.3.1 DURINGSERVICELIFE
Used oil, oil filters and engine coolant are
hazardousmaterialsand shouldbehandledin a safe
andenvironmentallyresponsibleway.
In the event of a fluid leak, contain the spill to
preventitenteringthegroundordrainagesystem.
Local legislation will dictate how such spills are to
treated.
Followingthemaintenanceprocedureslaidoutin
this manual will ensure that the impact the machine
hasonthelocalenvironmentiscontrolled.
When it has been identified that a turf care product
hasnofurtherfunctionalvalueandrequiresdisposal,
thefollowing actions should be taken.
2.3.2 ENDOFSERVICELIFE
Theseguidelinesshouldbe used inconjunctionwith
applicableHealth,SafetyandEnvironmental
legislationanduseofapprovedlocalfacilitiesfor
waste disposal and recycling.
• Position the machine in a suitable location
forany necessary lifting equipment to be
used.
• UseappropriatetoolsandPersonal
ProtectiveEquipment(PPE)and take
guidancefromthetechnicalmanuals
applicabletothemachine.
• Removeandstoreappropriately:
1. Batteries
2. Fuelresidue
3. Enginecoolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the machine
referringtothetechnicalmanualswhere
appropriate.Specialattentionshouldbe
madefordealingwith‘storedenergy’within
pressurisedelementsof themachineor
tensionedsprings.
• Any items that still have a useful service
life as second hand components or can be
re-servicedshouldbeseparatedand
returnedtotherelevantcentre.
• Otherwornout items shouldbeseparated
intomaterialgroupsforrecyclingand
disposalconsistentwithavailablefacilities.
Morecommon separation types are as
follows:
• Steel
• Nonferrousmetals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastics
• Identifiable
• Recyclable
• Nonrecyclable
• Notidentified
• Rubber
• Electrical & Electronic Components
• Itemsthatcannotbeseparated
economicallyintodifferentmaterialgroups
shouldbeaddedto the ‘General waste’
area.
• Donotincineratewaste.
Finally update machinery records to indicate that the
machinehasbeentaken out of serviceand
scrapped.ProvidethisserialnumbertoJacobsen
Warrantydepartmenttocloseoffrelevantrecords.

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This safety symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully
readthemessage thatfollows,and informother
operators.
3.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Ensure that the instructions in this book
arereadandfullyunderstood.
• Nopersonshouldbeallowedtooperate
this machine unless they are fully
acquainted with all the controls and the
safetyprocedures.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliar
with these instructions to use this
machine. Local regulations may restrict
theageoftheoperator.
3.2 SAFETYSIGNS
• It is essential all safety labels are kept
legible, if they are missing or illegible they
must be replaced. If any part of the
machine is replaced and it originally
carried a safety label, a new label must be
affixedtothereplacementpart. New
safetylabelsareobtainablefrom
Ransomesdealers.
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE
• Before starting the engine check that the
brakesareapplied,drivesareinneutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystandersareclearof the machine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequateventilation.
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE
• Beforemovingthe machine,checkto
ensure that all parts are in good working
order,payingparticularattentionto
brakes, tyres, steering and the security of
cuttingblades.
• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in
daylightorgoodartificiallight
• AlwaysobservetheHighwayCodebothon
andofftheroads.Keep alert and aware at
all times. Watch out for traffic when
crossingornearroadways.
• Stopthe bladesrotatingbefore crossing
surfacesotherthan grass.
• Rememberthatsomepeoplearedeafor
blind and that children and animals can
beunpredictable.
• Keeptravellingspeedslowenoughforan
emergencystoptobeeffectiveandsafe
at all times, in any conditions.
• Removeoravoidobstructionsinthearea
to be cut, thus reducing the possibility of
injurytoyourself and/orbystanders.
• Whenreversing,take special care to
ensure that the area behind is clear of
obstructionsand/or bystanders. DO
NOTcarrypassengers.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsibleforaccidentsorhazards
occurringto otherpeopleor their
property.
• When the machine is to be parked,
storedorleftunattended,lowerthe
cutting means unless the transport locks
arebeingused.
• Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantial
footwearandlong trousers. Do not
operatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
• Checkthegrass catcherfrequentlyfor
wearordeterioration. Afterstrikinga
foreignobject. Inspect. thelawnmower
fordamageandmakerepairsbefore
restartingandoperatingtheequipment.
• Ifthemachinestartstovibrate
abnormally,checkimmediately.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
• Ensure that the cutting units are
securelyfastenedin the transport
position. Do not transport with cutting
mechanismrotating.
• Drivethemachinewithdueconsideration
ofroadand surfaceconditions,inclines
andlocalundulations.
• Suddendeceleratingorbrakingcan
cause the rear wheels to lift.
• Remember that the stability of the rear of
the machine is reduced as the fuel is
used.

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3.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION
• Parkthemachineonlevelground.
• Beforeleavingthedrivingposition,stopthe
engineand makesureallmovingpartsare
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives.Removethestarterkey.
3.7 SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulations andsinkagewill change
thegeneralslope.Avoidgroundconditions
which can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
duringtightturns.
• Suddendeceleratingorbrakingcancause
the rear wheels to lift. Remember there is
no such thing as a “safe” slope.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticular
care.
DONOTUSEONSLOPESGREATERTHAN15°
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set the
weight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.
3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stoptheengineandmakesureall moving
partsarestationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Bewareofenergyin thedrivewhichcan
causerotation when the blockage is released.
• Keepother people away from the cuttingunits
as rotation of one cylinder can cause the
others to rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
• Stoptheengineandmakesureall moving
partsarestationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Readalltheappropriateservicinginstructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
theoriginalmanufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
carenottogethandsandfeettrappedwhen
rotatingcylinders.
• Makesure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder
can cause the others to rotate.
• Toreduce thefirehazard, keeptheengine,
silencerandbatterycompartmentsfreeof
grass,leavesorexcessivegrease.
• Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
• Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsor
machines,makesure adequate supportIs
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasingorrestrainingforceswhichcan
causepartstomovesuddenly.
• Donotalterenginespeedabovemaximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
changetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine. Operatingtheengine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
ofpersonalinjury.
• Whenrefuelling,STOPTHEENGINE,DO
NOTSMOKE.Add fuelbeforestartingthe
engine,neveraddfuelwhiletheengineis
running.
• Useafunnel whenpouringfuelfroma caninto
the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Storefuelincontainers specifically designed
forthispurpose.
• Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmoke while
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
enginebutmovethe machineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysource
ofignitionuntilfuelvapourshavedissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Neverstore theequipmentwith fuelinthe
tankinside a building where fumes may reach
anopenflameor spark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
bedoneoutdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• Whenservicing batteries,DONOTSMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
• WhenPressureWashingtheMower. Turn
theengine offandremove thestarterkey.
Iftheenginehasbeenrunning,itshouldbe
allowedtocoolsufficientlytopreventdamage
tothe block and exhaust manifold. Never
forcewaterintoanyelectrical components,
theaircleanerorexhaust muffler as water
couldentertheenginecylinderand cause
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Hydraulic Fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and do serious
damage. Immediate medical assistance
mustbesought.
WARNING
Batteries produce explosive gases and
contain corrosive acid and supply levels
of electrical current high enough to cause
burns.
WARNING
DONOTUSEONSLOPESGREATERTHAN15°
WARNING
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER-Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
orseriousinjury.
WARNING-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnot avoided, COULD result in
deathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnotavoided, MAY resultinminor
ormoderateinjuryand property damage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway
use only. Never select transport speed on grass
areas or uneven or unsurfaced roads or tracks.
TheoperatingInstructionsfortheCuttingUnitsare
contained in a separate Publication .
Cutting Unit Transport Latches are a
Secondary Safety Devise.
When Transporting the machine the
Cutting units should be held in the
Transport position on the Hydraulics with
the Transport Latches Engaged.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Whilst seated in the driving position
With the engine at operating speed
raise the cutting units fully by
operating lift levers, return the lever to
the neutral position.
DO NOT move the lever into the
lower position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. Transport latches can now be engaged
or released.
Before releasing transport latches
it is important that all cutting units
are fully raised.
WARNING

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4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ENGINESPECIFICATION
TYPE:: Kubota 38KW (51HP) , 4
cylinder (inline) vertical Diesel
engine, 4 stroke, water cooled,
2197cc (134.06 cu.in) with 12V
electric start.
Model: V2203-E2B-RANUK-1
MaximumSpeed: 2800 +50, - 0 RPM (No load)
IdleSpeed: 1400±50 RPM
Oil Sump Capacity:9.5 litres (16.72 Imp.pints)
(20.08US pints)
FiringOrder: 1, 3, 4, 2.
Fuel: No.2-DDieselfuel(ASTMD975)
4.2 MACHINESPECIFICATION
Frameconstruction:Heavyduty fabricated steel
chassis.
Transmission: Hydrostaticpowerprovidedbya
servo-controlledtransmission
pump. Driving4individualwheel
motors with selectable 2 or
4WD.
Cuttingunitdrive: Hydraulic,withforward,neutral,
reversecontrolvalve. Floor
mountedswitchforcylinder
engage. Handcontrolvalvefor
reelspeedadjustment.
Speeds:
Cutting: 12 km/h (7 mph)
Transport: 25 kp/h (15 mph)
Reverse: 6 kp/h (4 mph)
Steering: Hydrostaticpowersteeringto
rearwheels.
Groundpressure: 1.0 kg/cm (14.5p.s.i)
Brakes,Service: Positivehydostaticbraking.
Parking: Fail safe, Oil immersed wet disc
brakes.
Capacities:
CoolingSystem: 6.8 litres (12 Imp. pints)
(14.4USpints)
FuelTank: 60 litres (13.2 Imp. galls)
(13.7USgalls)
HydraulicTank: 52 litres (11.4 Imp. galls)
(15.8USgalls)
Battery: 665
4.3 DIMENSIONS
Width of cut: 3.50metres(138in)
Overallwidth: 2.00metres(78.8in)min
(transport)
Overallheight: 1.45metres(57in)
Overalllength; 3.10metres(123in)
Overallweightof
machine: 2080kg(4576lbs)*
*WithSport2008-knifefloatingheadunits.
WheelTrack: 1.5metres(59in)
Wheel Base: 1.65metres(65in)
GroundClearance: 161mm(65/16in)*
4.4 VIBRATIONLEVEL
Themachinewastestedforwhole bodyandhand/
armvibrationlevels. Theoperator wasseatedinthe
normaloperatingposition with bothhandsonthe
steeringmechanism. Theenginewasrunningand
the cutting device was rotating with the machine
stationary.
Hand/Armaccelerationlevel : 0.741 m/s2
Wholebody accelerationlevelm/s2
4.5 SLOPES
DONOTUSEONSLOPESGREATERTHAN15°
The slope 15° was calculated using static stability
measurementsaccordingtotherequirementsof
EN836.
4.6 RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTS
Engineoil: ShouldbetoMIL-L-2104Corto
A.P.I. Classification SE/SF/SG
grades.[10W-30]
HydraulicOil: Shell Tellus 46 to ISO VG46, or
equivalent.
Grease: ShellDarinaR2,orequivalent.
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4.7 CUTTINGPERFORMANCE
44 cuts per metre at 12km/hr with 11 knife cylinders.
32 cuts per metre at 12km/hr with 8 knife cylinders.
24 cuts per metre at 12km/hr with 6 knife cylinders.
16 cuts per metre at 12km/hr with 4 knife cylinders.
4.8 CUTTINGPERFORMANCE(AREA)
3.2 hectares/hr. at 12 km/hr. (8 acres/hr at 7.5 mph)
10%allowanceisincludedfornormaloverlapsand
turning at the end of each cut.
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4.9 CONFORMITYCERTIFICATES
EC Declaration of Conformity • Déclaration de Conformité CE •
EG Conformiteits-Declaratie • EG-Konformitatsbescheinigung •
Certificato di Conformità CE • EF Konformitetserklæring •
EU Uppfyllandecertifikat • Ilmoitus yhdenmukaisuudesta ey:n sääntöjen kanss •
Declaración de Conformidad de la CE • Declaração de Conformidade da CE
We the undersigned • Nous, soussignés • Wij, ondergetekenden • Wir, die Unterzeichnenden • Noi sottoscritti Undertegnede •
Undertecknarna • Me allekirjoittaneet • Los abajo firmantes • Nós, abaixo assinados
Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT
Declare that the machine Described Below • Certifions que la machine suivante • verklaren dat onderstaand beschreven machine •
erklären, dass die nachfolgend beschriebene Maschine • Dichiariamo che la macchina descritta di seguito • Erklærer, at følgende maskine •
Deklarerar att den maskin som beskrivs nedan • vahvistamme, että alla kuvattu kone • Certificamos que la máquina descrita abajo •
declaramos que a máquina a seguir descrita
Make & Type • Nom & Type • Merk & Type • Marke und Typ • Marca e tipo •
Fabrikat og type • Fabrikat & typ • Malli ja tyyppi • Marca y Tipo • Marca & Tipo .............. Ransomes Commander 3520
Category • Modèle •Categorie • Kategorie • Categoria • Kategori • Luokka •
Categoría • Categoria ......................................................................................................... Ride on Cylinder Mower
Series • Série • Serie • Sarja .............................................................................................. ZE & GC
Engine • Motor • Moteur • Motore • Moottori ....................................................................... Kubota
Type • Typ • Tipo • Tyyppi .................................................................................................. V2203-E2B-RAN.UK-1
Net Installed Power • Puissance nette • Netto geïnstalleerd vermogen •
installierte Antriebsleistung • Potenza installata netta • Nettoeffekt installere •
Installerad nettoeffekt • Asennettu nettoteho • Potencia instalada neta •
Potência real instalada ....................................................................................................... 36.1 KW
Cutting Width • Largeur de coupe • Maaibreedte • Schnittbreite •
Larghezza di taglio • Klippebredde • Klippbredd • Leikkuuleveys •
Anchura de corte • Potência real instalada ....................................................................... 350cm
Complies with the provisions of the following European directives and amendments and the regulations transposing it into national law •
Est conforme aux prescriptions des normes, modifications et règles européennes suivantes • voldoet aan de bepalingen van de volgende
Europese Richtlijnen en Amendementen, alsmede aan de verordeningen die deze omzetten in nationale wetgeving • den Bestimmungen der
folgenden Europa-Richtlinien einschließlich aller Änderungen und Ergänzungen sowie den Vorschriften, die diese in das nationale Recht
umsetzen, entspricht • soddisfa quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive ed emendamenti europei e dalle normative che li riportano in legge
nazionale • Overholder bestemmelserne i følgende EF-direktiver med ændringer og i de forordninger, hvorved de omsættes til national lov •
Uppfyller kraven i följande europeiska direktiv med tillägg och regler transponerade till nationell lagstiftning • täyttää seuraavana mainittujen
Euroopan direktiivien ja muutosten ja säännösten asettamat edellyt
Machinery Safety Directive • Directive de sécurité des machines •
Richtlijn Machineveiligheid • Richtlinie zur Maschinensicherheit •
Direttiva sulla sicurezza del macchinario • Maskinsikkerhedsdirektivet •
Maskinsäkerhetsdirektiv • Koneen turvallisuutta koskeva direktiivi •
Directiva de seguridad de maquinaria • Directiva de segurança de máquinas ................ 98/37/EC
EMC Directive • Directive de compatibilité électromagnétique • EMC Richtlijn •
EMK-Richtlinie • Direttiva EMC • EMC-direktivet • Elektromagnetiskt kompatibilitetsdirektiv •
EMC-direktiivi • Directiva EMC ............................................................................................. 89/336/EC
Noise in the Environment Directive • Directiv • Richtlijn Milieulawaa •
Richtlinie zum Umgebungslärm • Direttiva sulla rumorosità nell’ambiente •
Støjemissionsdirektivet • Bullerdirektiv • Melu ympäristöä koskevassa direktiivissä •
Directiva sobre ruido en el ambiente • Directiva Ruído no Ambiente ................................ 2000/14/EC
Measured Sound Power Level • Niveau de puissance sonore assuré •
Gegarandeerd geluidsvermogenniveau • Garantierter Schallleistungspege •
Livello di potenza del suono misurato • Målt lydeffektniveau • Uppmätt ljudfraftsnivå •
Mitattu åånitehon taso • Nivel de Potencia Sonora • Nívelde intensidade de som medido .. 104 dB(A) LWA
Guaranteed Sound Power Level • Niveau de puissance sonore assuré •
Gegarandeerd geluidsvermogenniveau • Garantierter Schallleistungspege •
Livello di potenza del suono misurato • Garanteret lydeffektniveau •
Garanterad ljudtrycksnivå • Taattu äänitehon taso • Nivel Garantizado de Potencia Sonora •
Nível garantido de intensidade sonora .............................................................................. 105 dB(A) LWA

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Conformity Assessment Procedure • Procédure de conformité•évaluation • Conformiteitsbeoordelingsprocedur • Verfahren zur Beurteilung
der Konformität • Procedura di valutazione conformità • Procedure for overensstemmelsesvurdering • Procedur för utvärderande av
uppfyllande • Yhdenmukaisuuden arviointiproseduuri • Procedimiento de evaluación de conformidad • Processo de avaliação de
conformidade
Annex VI, Part 1• Annexe VI, Part 1 • Bijlage VI, Part 1 • Anlage VI, Part 1 • Allegato VI, Part 1 • Anneks VI, Part 1 • Annex VI,
Part 1 • Liite VI, Part 1 • Anexo VI, Part 1 • Anexo VI, Part 1
U.K. Notifiable Body (No.1088) • Institut britannique à notifie(No.1088)r • Britse onderzoeksinstantie (No.1088) • in GB zu informierende
Institution (No.1088) • Ente notificabile Gran Bretagna • (No.1088) • Organ, som skal underrettes (No.1088) • Brittiskt meddelandeorgan
(No.1088) • Ison-Britannian ilmoitusosapuoli (No.1088) • Cuerpo notificable en el Reino Unido (No.1088) • Entidade a notificar no Reino
Unido ( No.1088)
Sound Research Laboratories Limited
Holbrook House, Little Waldingfield
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 0TH
Operator Ear Noise Level • Bruit au niveau des oreilles de l’opérateur •
Geluidsniveau op oorhoogte bediener • Schallpegel am Ohr des Fahrers •
Livello rumorosità orecchio operatore • Støjniveau ved betjening •
Bullernivå vid operatörens öron • Käyttäjän korvaan kohdistuva äänitaso •
Nivel de ruido en el oido del operari • Nível de ruído nos ouvidos do operador ............... 90 dB(A)Leq (98/37/EC)
Complies with the following harmonised standard or technical provisions • est conforme aux normes harmonisées • Voldoet aan de
volgende geharmoniseerde norm of technische bepalingen • Diese Maschine entspricht den folgenden harmonisierten Normen oder
technischen Bestimmungen • Rispetta il seguente standard armonizzato o requisiti tecnici • Overholder følgende harmoniserede
standardbestemmelser eller tekniske bestemmelser • Uppfyller följande harmoniserade standard eller tekniska definitione • täyttää
seuraavat harmonisoidut standardit tai tekniset edellytykset • Cumple con los siguientes estándares de hramonización o provisiones
técnicas • Está em conformidade com a norma harmonizada ou com as provisões técnicas seguintes
Machinery Safety • Sécurité des machines • Machineveiligheid •
Maschinensicherhei • Sicurezza del macchinario • Maskinsikkerhed •
Maskinsäkerhet • Koneen turvallisuus • Seguridad de maquinaria •
Segurança de máquinas .................................................................................................... EN836
Hand Transmitted Vibration • Vibrations transmises aux mains •
Via de hand overgebrachte trilling • Auf das Hand-Arm-System übertragene Schwingungen •
Vibrazione trasmessa dalla mano • Håndoverført vibration •
Handöverförda vibrationer • Käsivälitteinen tärinä • Vibración transmitida a la mano •
Vibrações transmitidas através das mãos........................................................................ ISO5349: 1986
Whole Body Vibration • Vibrations du corps entier • Trilling hele lichaam •
Auf den gesamten Körper übertragene Schwingungen • Vibrazione di tutto il corpo •
Vibration i hele kroppen • Hel kropps vibrationer • Koko kehoon kohdistuva tärinä •
Vibración de todo el cuerpo • Vibração em todo o corpo ................................................. ISO2631-1: 1985
Keeper of Technical File, Place & Date of Declaration • Lieu & Date de déclaration • Plaats & datum verklaringsaflegging • Ort und Datum
dieser Erklärung • Luogo e data della dichiarazione • Sted og dato for erklæringen • Plats & datum för deklaration • Lausunnon paikka ja
päivämäärä • Lugar y fecha de la declaración • Local e data da declaração
Technical Director
Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark,
Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT
01.02.2008
T Lansdell
Technical Director
Certificate Number • Numéro du certificat • Certificaatnummer • Zertifikat Nummer •
Numero certificato • Certifikatnummer • Certifikat nummer • Sertifikaattinumero •
Número de certificado • Número do Certificado 4119511 (Rev.3)
4 SPECIFICATIONS

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5 DECALS
5.1 SAFETYDECALS
A903491 ReadOperator'sManual.
A903489 Keepa Safe Distance from the
Machine.
A903492 StayClear of Hot Surfaces.
A903488 DoNotOpenorRemoveSafety
Shields While the Engine is Running.
A903494 CautionRotatingBlades.
A903493 AvoidFluidEscapingUnderPressure.
ConsultTechnicalManualforService
Procedures.
A903490 Do NotRemoveSafety ShieldsWhile
EngineisRunning.
A911410 Dangerof Explosion if the Battery
TerminalsareShortCircuited.
A911416 Maximumpermissibleworkingslope.
A911423 Caution,DisconnectReelSupport
SpringsBeforeRemovingReels
A911434 CautionDieselFuel
5.2 INSTRUCTIONDECALS
1 Cuttingcylindercircuitpressure
2 Horn
3 WeightTransfer
4 Cuttingunitliftlevers
5 Cuttingcylinderforward-neutral-reverse
6 Parkingbrake
7 Water to antifreeze mix
8 Testports
9 Dieselfuel
10 Transport/Cuttingspeedselect
11 Slingingpoint
12 Pointer
13 Cuttingunitdriveswitch
14 Ignitionswitch
15 Forwardcylinderrotation
16 Reverse4WD
17 Reversecylinderrotation
18 SingleUnitCutting
19 Weighttransfer
20 Forward/Reversetractionpedal
21 Maximumsoundpowerlevel
22 HydraulicFilter
4153197
4153197
4153197 Caution, Stop Engine &
RemovetheStarterKey
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6 CONTROLS
6 CONTROLS
6.1 THROTTLECONTROLLEVER(A)
The throttle lever is situated on the left hand side of
theoperatorbesidetheseat.
Thelevershouldbemovedforwardstoincreasethe
enginespeedandrearwards todecreasetheengine
speed.
NOTE:Engine should be used at fullspeed.
6.2 STARTERSWITCH(B)
The starter key switch is situated on the left hand
side of the operator beside the seat.
The starter key should be turned clockwise to the
'pre-heat'(No.2)positiontoheattheglowplugswhen
theamber warninglampgoesouton warninglamp
display module turn the starter key clockwise to the
'start' (No. 3) position to start the engine. After
starting, the key should be released and allowed to
returnautomaticallytothe 'on' (No. 1) position for
normalrunning.
6.3 CUTTINGCIRCUITPRESSURE (A)
A pressure gauge is fitted to the machine which
enablespressure in the cutting cylinder drivecircuit
to be checked. The gauge is situated on the right of
theoperatorontheforwardfacingpanelinfrontof the
cutting unit lift levers.
NOTE:Ifthegaugereadsover210bar(3045psi)
with the cylinders rotating but not cutting, this
indicatesincorrect cylinder adjustment.
If the gauge is registering in the red sector, i.e. 210+
bar(3045+psi)then the following actionshouldbe
taken:
a. Ensure cutting cylinder adjustment is set
correctly with the bottom blade.
b. Increaseheight ofcut.
c. Reduceforwardspeed.
d. Reduce width of cut by lifting one or more units
outofwork.
These checks should always be made in the order
statedabove.
AnalogueDisplay
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6.4 FORWARD/REVERSEPEDAL(A)
Pushingdownthe top plate of the pedal moves the
machineforward. Pushingdowntherearplate
movesthemachineinreverse. Thefurtherthepedal
is depressed the faster the machine will move. The
pedalautomatically returns to the neutral position
whenfootpressureisreleased.
6.5 TRANSPORT/WORKSPEEDCONTROL(B)
Slidingthe levertowardsthefrontofthemachine
limits forward speed to the max work speed and
allows the cutting circuit to be activated. Sliding the
levertothe rearofthemachine, deactivatesthe
cutting circuit and allows the machine to travel at
transportspeed. Leveroperationillustratedbydecal
C.
6.6 PARKINGBRAKE(A)
The brake hand lever is situated on the L.H. side of
thesteeringcolumn.Tooperatemovethehandlever
rearward. Toreleasetheparkingbrakethehand
levershouldbemovedtoitsforwardposition. The
brakesautomaticallyengage when theengineis
switchedoff
6.7 FORWARD/REVERSECUTTINGCYLINDER
LEVER(G)
Theforward/reversecuttingcylindercontrolleveris
situated on the right hand side of the operator.
The drive to the cutting cylinders is controlled by this
leverandtoengageforwarddrivethelevershouldbe
movedforwardfornormalrotationforcutting,or
movedbackwardforreverserotation,forbacklapping
or clearing cylinders. For the neutral position the
lever should be in the central position. The cutting
cylinders will not rotate until the mow foot switch (B
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6.8 VARIABLECYLINDERSPEED(B)
The speed of rotation of the cutting cylinders is
adjustablebymeans of thehandwheelsituatedon
the right hand side of the operator to the rear of the
cutting unit lift levers. Rotate the hand wheel
clockwise to increase cylinder speed, anticlockwise
todecreasecylinderspeed.
6.9 HYDRAULICLIFTLEVERS(C,D,E)
The cutting units can be raised and lowered by three
controlleverssituatedon the right hand side beside
theoperatorandcanbeoperatedasfollows:
Centrelever(C)controlsCentreandRH&LHfront
Units No. 1,2,3
Righthand lever (D) controls R.H. WingUnitNo.4
Left hand lever (E) controls L.H. Wing Unit No. 5
NOTE: If any unit is raised out of work then
lowered into work again the cylinder will not
rotate until the mow foot switch is depressed.
Tolift:Movethelever(s)rearwardsandholdin
position until the units are at the required height.
Tolower:Movethelever(s)fullyforwardsand
release,theunit(s) willlowertoground level.DO
NOTholdleverindownposition.
NOTE: The units will only lift and lower when
the engine is running.
IMPORTANT: If, when cutting, a lift control lever
is accidentally pulled up, the cutting units will
not float over ground undulations until the lever
is pushed fully down and allowed to return to
neutral again.
6.10 UNITCOUNTERBALANCECONTROL(F)
Cuttingunitgroundpressurecanbevariedwithin
preset limits and is controlled by the handwheel on
the right hand side of the operators seat.
Thehandwheelisturned clockwise to reduce the
groundweightofthecuttingunit andtoimprove
slopeclimbingperformance.
Thehandwheel isturnedanticlockwisetoincrease
ground weight of the cutting unit and this setting will
reduce the possibility of cutting unit "bounce" when
workingathighspeedonundulatingground. The
normal position for this control is midway between
the minimum and maximum settings.
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6.12 BRAKERELEASEVALVE(B)
Thebrakereleasevalveissituatedunderthe
operatorsplatformand isaccessiblethrough the
rightdoor. Fornormalworkingthelever should be in
thedownposition. Toreleasethebrakesthelever
should be moved to its uppermost position and the
steering wheel turned to the left to build up pressure.
This occurs almost immediately.
NOTE: Theenginecannotbecrankedwiththelever
in its upper position, but the vehicle parking brake is
stilleffective inanemergency.
6.13 FREEWHEELCONTROL(A)
Thefreewheelcontrolisprovidedtoallowthe
machinetobemoved when the engine is stationary.
The control is situated in the engine compartment on
the right hand side under the toolbox. To gain
accesslift the engine cover.
6.11 SINGLEWINGUNITDRIVELEVER
The control lever to select single wing cutting unit
rotation is situated on the steering tower in front of
theoperator.
Position A allows the right hand unit to be selected.
Position B allows the left hand unit to be selected.
Position C is the normal position to operate all
cutting units.
With all the cutting units raised, lower the desired
wing cutting unit and select either position A or B
withthecontrollever. Engagecutting unit drive with
mow foot switch (B Fig.5).
Whenreturningto normalmowing,raise thewing
unit to transport position and select position C with
thecontrollever.
NOTE:DONOToperate the single wingcuttingunit
controlleverwhiletheunitsare rotating.
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6.14 SAFETYCATCHES(A)
When transporting, the safety catches should
alwaysbeengagedwiththeunitsraised.These
units can be hydraulically locked in any position by
releasingthelift controlleveratthe requiredposition.
To secure the front and wing units in the transport
position the hooks on the frame should be rotated to
trap the spigots on the lift arms. The rear (centre)
unit is held in the transport position by a catch
whichisoperatedbyahand lever situated under the
left hand step behind the front wheel. To lock the
unit in its raised position, pull lever out and down in
thegate.
Cutting Unit Transport Latches are a
Secondary Safety Devise.
When Transporting the machine the
Cutting units should be held in the
Transport position on the Hydraulics with
the Transport Latches Engaged.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Whilst seated in the driving position
With the engine at operating speed
raise the cutting units fully by
operating lift levers, return the lever to
the neutral position.
DO NOT move the lever into the
lower position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. Transport latches can now be engaged
or released.
Before releasing transport latches
it is important that all cutting units
are fully raised.
WARNING
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6.15
LIGHTINGCONTROLS
The Electrical switches are situated in a block of six
mountedonthelefthandsideofthe operator.
A. MAINLIGHTINGSWITCH (A)
The main lighting switch is a three position rocker
switch. Position 1 is "off", position 2 is "side and
rear lamps", position 3 is "side, head and rear
lamps".
B. WASH / WIPE SWITCH (B)
The wash / wipe switch is a three position rocker
switch. Position 1 "wipe" and position 2 "wash /
wipe" with return to position 1. (Wash/wipe comes
withcab)
C. 2WD/4WDSELECTORSWITCH(C)
The 2 wheel / 4 wheel drive switch is a two position
rocker switch. Position 1 engages 2WD for
transportandposition 2 engages 4WD for cutting.
D. DIRECTIONINDICATORS(D)
Thedirection indicatorsareoperatedbyathree
position rocker switch. To operate the right hand
indicators depress the right hand side of the switch.
Tooperatetheleft hand indicators depresstheleft
hand side of the switch. The lamp D1 illuminates
whenon.
E. HAZARDWARNINGSWITCH(E)
The hazard warning switch is a two position rocker
switch which operates all four indicator lights at the
same time. The lamp D1 illuminates when on.
F. ROTATINGBEACONSWITCH(F)
The rotating beacon switch is a two position rocker
switchandoperates a beacon when fitted. The
switch illuminates when on. (Beacon is optional
equipment).
G. HORN(G)
A warning instrument is installed on the machine
andcan be operated with the hornbuttonsituatedon
theforwardfacingpanelofthekeyswitchhousing.
H. 12VOLTACCESSORYSOCKET
10 amp rated
J. 12VOLTACCESSORYSOCKET
12 amp rated
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6.16 STEERINGWHEELRAKEADJUSTMENT(A)
Thesteeringwheel is adjustableforrake. The
clamping release latch is situated on the centre of
the steering column housing. To adjust release the
clampinglatch andpivotthe steeringwheel
backwardsandforwardstoobtaindesiredsetting
then lock in position by releasing the clamping latch.
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