Textron Ransomes Jacobsen Super Certes 51 Guide

Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Manuel de sécurité, de fonctionnement et de maintenance
Super Certes 51 & 61, Super Bowl 51 &
Marquis 51 & 61
RJ 100 /05 2006
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.
24791G-FR (rev.0)
Super Certes 51: Series: EC2 Product codes: LDFC510 Engine type: Honda GX120-Q4
Super Certes 61: Series: ED2 Product codes: LDFC610 Engine type: Honda GX120-Q4
Super Bowl 51: Series: EE2 Product codes: LDFD510 Engine type: Honda GX120-Q4
Marquis 51: Series: EF2 Product codes: LDAA510 Engine type: Honda GX120-Q4
Marquis 61: Series: EG2 Product codes: LDCB610 Engine type: Honda GX120-Q4
Super Certes 51 : Série : EC2 Codes de produit : LDFC510 Moteur : Honda GX120-Q4
Super Certes 61 : Série : ED2 Codes de produit : LDFC610 Moteur : Honda GX120-Q4
Super Bowl 51 : Série : EE2 Codes de produit : LDFD510 Moteur : Honda GX120-Q4
Marquis 51 : Série : EF2 Codes de produit : LDAA510 Moteur : Honda GX120-Q4
Marquis 61 : Série : EG2 Codes de produit : LDCB610 Moteur : Honda GX120-Q4
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AVERTISSEMENT : Risque de blessures graves en cas
d’utilisation incorrecte de la machine. Les opérateurs et le
personnel d’entretien doivent être formés et conscients des
dangers encourus. Ils doivent lire avec attention le manuel
avant d’essayer de monter, d’utiliser, de régler ou maintenir la
machine.
YEARS OF MOWING
EXCELLENCE

© 2006, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
© 2006, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. Tous droits réservés

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1 CONTENTS
2 INTRODUCTION
2.1 IMPORTANT ..........................................................2
2.2 PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION ...................................2
2.3 SPARESSTOCKINGGUIDE ...................................3
2.4 GUIDELINESFORTHEDISPOSAL ..........................4
3 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
3.1 OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS ..................................5
3.2 SAFETYSIGNS ....................................................5
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE .........................................5
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE .........................................5
3.5 TRANSPORTING ...................................................5
3.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION .........................5
3.7 SLOPES ...............................................................5
3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS ...........................6
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE .....................................................6
4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ENGINESPECIFICATION ........................................8
4.2 MACHINESPECIFICATION .....................................8
4.3 DIMENSIONS .........................................................9
4.4 RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTS ..............................9
4.5 VIBRATIONLEVEL...............................................10
4.6 CONFORMITYCERTIFICATES ...............................11
5 DECALS
5.1 SAFETYDECALS ................................................21
5.2 INSTRUCTIONDECALS ........................................21
6 CONTROLS .........................................................22
6.1 OPERATORPRESENCECONTROL(OPC) .............22
6.2 LANDROLLCLUTCH ............................................22
6.3 THROTTLECONTROL ..........................................22
6.4 BRAKERELEASELEVER .....................................23
6.5 CYLINDERCLUTCHLEVER ..................................23
6.6 IGNITIONCUT-OUTSWITCH .................................23
7 OPERATION
7.1 DAILYINSPECTION .............................................24
7.2 OPERATORPRESENCEANDSAFETYINTERLOCK
SYSTEM.............................................................25
7.3 OPERATINGPROCEDURE ....................................26
7.4 OPERATIONOFTHEMACHINE .............................27
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8 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCECHART ........................................28
MAINTENANCEDIAGRAM ....................................29
8.1 ENGINEDAILY(EVERY8WORKINGHOURS) ......30
8.2 ENGINEWEEKLY:(EVERY50WORKINGHOURS).30
8.3 CLUTCHANDLAYSHAFTCOVER ........................31
9 LUBRICATION ......................................................32
9.1 ENGINEDAILY:(EVERY8WORKINGHOURS). .....32
9.2 ENGINE:(AFTERFIRST20 HOURS). ...................32
9.3 ENGINEWEEKLY:(EVERY50WORKING HOURS).32
9.4 MACHINE .............................................................33
10 ADJUSTMENTS
10.1 51MARQUIS:HEIGHTOFCUTADJUSTMENT ......34
10.2 61MARQUIS:HEIGHTOFCUTADJUSTMENT .......34
10.3 MARQUIS:ALIGNINGTHEFRONTROLLS ............35
10.4 SUPERCERTES/SUPERBOWL:HEIGHT
OFCUTADJUSTMENT .........................................35
10.5 CYLINDERTOBOTTOMBLADEADJUSTMENT .....36
10.6 CYLINDERCLUTCHADJUSTMENT .......................36
10.7 CONCAVEADJUSTMENT .....................................37
10.8 LANDROLLSCRAPER .........................................38
10.9 LANDROLLCLUTCHADJUSTMENT ......................38
10.10 BELTADJUSTMENTS ...........................................39
10.11 BACKLAPPINGTHECUTTINGUNIT ......................40
10.12 HANDLEADJUSTMENT ........................................41
10.13 MARQUIS:SIDEROLLS .......................................41
10.14 MAINCLUTCHADJUSTMENT ...............................42
10.15 PARKINGBRAKEADJUSTMENT ...........................42
11 ACCESSORIES ....................................................43
11.1 BRUSHANDCOMBSET .......................................43
11.2 TRANSPORTWHEELS(SUPERCERTESONLY)....43
11.3 TRAILINGSEAT ...................................................43
11.4 VERTI-GROOMATTACHMENT ..............................44
11.5 VERTI-GROOM DRIVE BELT ...............................44
11.6 VERTI-GROOMLUBRICATION. .............................45
12 GUARANTEE/SALES&SERVICE .......................46
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2 INTRODUCTION
2.2PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION
2.1IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated and
maintained.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and
second-hand machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided 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,
service and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the intended use.
Before attempting to operate this machine, ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make themselves
thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine,
and all road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting
damage or injury.
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2.3 Spares Stocking Guide
To keep your equipment fully operational and productive, Ransomes suggests you maintain a stock of the
more commonly used maintenance items. We have included part numbers for the additional support
materials and training aids.
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Use of other than original or authorised Textron Turf Care & Specialty Products, Parts & Accessories will void
thewarranty.
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2.4 GUIDELINESFORTHEDISPOSAL
OFSCRAPPRODUCTS
When it has been identified that a turf care
product has no further functional value and
requires disposal, the following actions should
betaken.
These guidelines should be used in
conjunction with applicable Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation and use of approved
local facilities for waste disposal and recycling.
• Position the machine in a suitable
location for any necessary lifting
equipment to be used.
• Use appropriate tools and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) and take
guidance from the technical manuals
applicable to the machine.
• Remove and store appropriately:
1. Batteries
2. Fuel residue
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the
machine referring to the technical
manuals where appropriate. Special
attention should be made for dealing
with ‘stored energy’ within
pressurised elements of the machine
or tensioned springs.
• Any items that still have a useful
service life as second hand
components or can be re-serviced
should be separated and returned to
the relevant centre.
• Other worn out items should be
separated into material groups for
recycling and disposal consistent with
available facilities. More common
separation types are as follows:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
• Aluminium
• Brass
• Copper
• Plastics
• Identifiable
• Recyclable
• Non recyclable
• Notidentified
• Rubber
• Electrical & Electronic
Components
• Items that cannot be separated
economically into different material
groups should be added to the
‘General waste’ area.
• Do not incinerate waste.
Finally update machinery records to indicate
that the machine has been taken out of service
and scrapped.

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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
readthemessagethatfollows,andinformother
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
affixedtothe replacement part. New
safetylabelsareobtainablefrom
Ransomesdealers.
3.3 STARTINGTHEENGINE
• Before starting the engine check that the
brakesareapplied,drivesareinneutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystandersare clear ofthemachine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequateventilation.
3.4 DRIVINGTHEMACHINE
• Beforemovingthemachine,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
daylightor good artificiallight
• AlwaysobservetheHighwayCodebothon
andoffthe roads. Keep alertandawareat
all times. Watch out for traffic when
crossingornearroadways.
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossing
surfacesotherthangrass.
• Rememberthatsomepeoplearedeafor
blind and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.
• Keeptravellingspeedslowenoughforan
emergencystoptobeeffectiveandsafeat
all times, in any conditions.
• Removeoravoidobstructionsinthearea
to be cut, thus reducing the possibility of
injurytoyourselfand/orbystanders.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsibleforaccidentsorhazards
occurringtoother peopleortheirproperty.
• Whilemowing,always wear substantial
footwearandlongtrousers. Donot
operatetheequipmentwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.
• Checkthegrasscatcherfrequentlyfor
wearor deterioration. After strikinga
foreignobject. Inspectthelawnmowerfor
damageandmakerepairsbeforerestarting
andoperatingtheequipment.
• Ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally,
check immediately.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
• Do not transport with cutting mechanism
rotating.
• Drivethemachinewithdueconsideration
ofroadandsurfaceconditions,inclines
andlocalundulations.
3.6 LEAVINGTHEDRIVINGPOSITION
• Parkthemachineonlevelground.
• Beforeleavingthedrivingposition,stopthe
engineandmakesureall moving partsare
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives.Switchengineoff.
3.7 SLOPES
TAKEEXTRACAREWHENWORKINGON
SLOPES
• Localundulationsandsinkagewill change
thegeneralslope.Avoidgroundconditions
which can cause the machine to slide.
• Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticular
care.

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3.8 BLOCKEDCUTTINGCYLINDERS
• Stoptheengine and makesureallmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Bewareofenergyinthedrivewhichcancause
rotationwhentheblockage is released.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS,LUBRICATIONAND
MAINTENANCE
• Stoptheengine and makesureallmoving
partsare stationary.
• Applybrakesanddisengagealldrives.
• Readalltheappropriateservicinginstructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
theoriginalmanufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
carenot to gethandsandfeet trapped when
rotatingcylinders.
• Toreducethefirehazard, keeptheengine,
silencerandbatterycompartmentsfreeof
grass,leavesorexcessivegrease.
• Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
• Whenworkingunderneathliftedpartsor
machines,makesureadequatesupportIs
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasingorrestrainingforceswhichcan
causeparts to movesuddenly.
• Donotalterenginespeedabovemaximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
changetheenginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedtheengine. Operatingtheengine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
ofpersonalinjury.
• Whenrefuelling,STOPTHEENGINE,DO
NOTSMOKE.Addfuelbeforestartingthe
engine,neveraddfuelwhiletheengineis
running.
• Useafunnelwhenpouringfuelfromacaninto
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.
• Refueloutdoorsonly and donotsmokewhile
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe
areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysource
ofignitionuntilfuelvapourshavedissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Neverstorethe equipment with fuelinthetank
insideabuilding where fumesmayreachan
openflameor spark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
bedoneoutdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• Whenservicingbatteries,DONOTSMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.

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DANGER-Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
orserious injury.
WARNING-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich,ifnot avoided, COULD result in
deathor serious injury.
CAUTION-Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationwhich, if notavoided,MAY result in minor
ormoderate injury andpropertydamage. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Ear Protection Should be Worn When
Operating Machines with Operator Ear Noise
Levels above 90dB(A)Leq.
California Proposition 65
EngineExhaust,someofitsconstituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the state of
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4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ENGINESPECIFICATION
All 51 and 61 Machines:
TYPE: Honda 2.9kW / 3600 RPM,
single cylinder, air cooled 4
strokeOHVpetrolengine25°
inclinedcylinder,horizontal
shaft.
Model: GX120K1-QX4
MaximumSpeed: 2700±50 RPM (Noload).
IdleSpeed: 1400 + 200-150RPM
Oil Sump Capacity: 0.6 litres
Fuel: Leadfreepetrol
Fuel tank capacity:2.5 litres
4.2 MACHINESPECIFICATION
Frame
construction: PressedSteelwelded
fabrication.
Transmission: Poly Vee & Synchrunos belts
Clutches: Transmission clutch.
Separate cylinder clutch.
Separatelandrollclutch
Front roll
Super Certes/Bowl:One piece steel roll running on
ball bearings.
Marquis: Four piece wood roll.
Landroll
Super Certes: Two piece Aluminium with bevel
geardifferential.
SuperBowl: Two piece smooth cast iron with
bevel geardifferential.
Marquis: Twopieceridged cast ironwith
bevel gear differential.
Cuttingcylinder
SuperCertes/Bowl:All welded 10knifecylinder
runningonballbearings.
Marquis 51: All welded 6 knife cylinder
runningonballbearings.
Marquis 61: All welded 5 knife cylinder
runningonballbearings.
Cuttingratio
Marquis: 51cm: 85 cuts / metre
61cm: 71cuts / metre
SuperBowl: 142 cuts / metre
SuperCertes: 138cuts / metre
Heightof cut
Marquis: 6 - 27mm
SuperCertes/
SuperBowl: 3 - 13mmStandardBlade
1.5-11.5mm Thin Blade
Handles: Tubularsteeladjustableat
bottom.
Grass box: Mouldedpolyethelene.
Cuttingwidth: 51cm
61cm
Cutting performance
51cm machine: 1110 sq. m./hr
61cm machine: 1660 sq. m./hr
Groundpressure 51cm: 0.28 kg./cm2
61cm: 0.32 kg./cm2