Ransomes 3WD Conversion Kit 63353 Accessories Manual

Brand: Ransomes

Model: 3WD Conversion Kit 63353

Type: Accessories Manual

This kit is intended for use with Eclipse

322 riding greens

mowers.

1. Park the mower on a flat and level surface, verify the

parking brake is engaged, turn the ignition switch to the

OFF position, and remove the key.

a. Wait for all movement to stop before making any

adjustments or modifications.

b. Allow sufficient time for the unit to cool down.

c. Take this opportunity to thoroughly inspect the

equipment and perform other required maintenance.

2. Refer to the Parts & Maintenance manual of the

Eclipse 322 mower as an aid in the disassembly and

assembly of components.

3. Field Test Kit 4222802 is required to update the

software revision level of controllers to use the 3WD kit.

Preparation ___________________________________________________________________

1. Use Field Test Kit (4222802) to install the following

software updates.

a. RCU: 7861$G.S19

b. LDU: 6928$F.S19

c. MCU: 7027$C.S19

d. SCU: 69A21245C01.epf

e. TCU: 69E21118C04.epf

NOTE:

3WD controller included in this kit has the correct

software revision loaded at the factory, and does not need

to be updated.

2. Disconnect 12 volt and 48 volt battery connectors.

3. Open rear hood. Remove hardware (A) and lift

controller cover (B) off mower. Retain hardware,

discard controller cover.

4. Tag and disconnect harness connector and motor/

power cables from steering controller (C).

5. Remove hardware (D) and lift controller bracket (E) off

mower frame.

6. Remove hardware (U), left (V), and right (W) cowlings.

NOTE:

On diesel units, remove air cleaner intake duct

before removing right cowling (W).

Figure 1

Figure 2

CAUTION

Before you install this kit, read the mower’s manuals to

become familiar with the mower, the controls, and

proper use of the equipment.

Stay alert for potential hazards and follow all safety

precautions. Read all instructions completely and make

sure you understand them before proceeding with the

assembly.

WARNING

Before you attempt to clean, adjust, or repair any of this

equipment, disengage all drives, shut down the engine

and allow the unit to cool. Remove the key from the

ignition switch to prevent accidental starting and

potential bodily injuries.

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Battery and Diesel Hybrid 3WD Conversion Kit 62827

Gas Hybrid 3WD Conversion Kit 63353

Litho in U.S.A. 5-2012

Part No. 4257274-Rev A

Gas Genset Modification ________________________________________________________

The gas genset needs to be modified to provide clearance

for the rear wheel motor.

1. Cut template on page 11 out and place as shown on

rear surface of gas genset engine plate. Align edges of

template with edge of plate. Long edge of template

should be on rear edge of engine plate

2. Trace a line along the edge of the template. Remove

template.

3. Using traced line as a guide, trim corner off engine

plate, with a cut-off wheel or similar tool.

4. Remove any burrs or sharp edges using a file. Paint

exposed metal using a high quality gloss black paint.

5. Remove and retain nuts (AH). Discard screws (AJ).

6. Loosen muffler clamp (AK). Slide muffler (AL) off

engine manifold outlet pipe.

7. Remove hardware (AP) and manifold (AS). Retain

hardware and gaskets (AR). Discard manifold.

NOTE:

Inspect gaskets for damage before assembling

new manifold. If gaskets are damaged, order replacement

gaskets from you local Briggs & Stratton dealer, Part

Number 691613.

8. Assemble new exhaust manifold (Item 42) to engine

using hardware (AP) and gaskets (AR). Adjust position

of manifold as required to make certain manifold rests

flat against engine mounting surface. Torque hardware

to 150 in. lbs. (12 ft. lbs.) (17 Nm).

9. Slide clamp (AK) and muffler (AL) onto manifold outlet

pipe. Secure muffler using two M8-1.25 x 40 mm

screws (Item 39), 1/4 in. spacers (Item 40), 1/2 in.

spacers (Item 41), and nuts (AH). Tighten clamp.

Figure 3

Steering Yoke _________________________________________________________________

1. Chock or block the front wheels to prevent the mower

from moving. Using the two locations indicated (+),

raise rear of mower so rear tire is approximately 10 in.

(254 mm) off the ground. Place jack stands to support

the weight of the mower.

2. Locate and disconnect steering chain master link.

Remove steering chain (F) from both sprockets. Loosen

hardware (G) and lift large sprocket (H) off steering

yoke. Remove key (J).

3. Support rear tire. Loosen hardware (K) on both sides of

rear axle (L). Remove and discard tire and axle.

4. Support steering fork (M). Remove retaining ring (N)

and bushing (P). Lower steering yoke out of mower.

Remove bushings (R and S) and spacer (T). Discard

retaining ring (N), steering yoke (M), and plastic

bushing (S). Retain metal bushings (P and R) and

spacer (T).

5. Remove steering tube bushings (AG).

Figure 4

Template

Long edge

WARNING

Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level

surface. Never work on a mower that is supported only

by the jack. Always use jack stands.

★

Rear Axle Assembly

1. Press new steering tube bushings (Item 22) into

mower frame. Fill cavity between bushings with clean

Lubriplate

grease.

NOTE:

Yoke assembly is pre-assembled at the factory.

Exploded view (Figure 6) is shown for reference only.

2. Assemble spacer (T), one metal busing (R), plastic

bushing (Item 5), and another metal bushing (R) to

steering yoke.

3. Grease steering yoke shaft with Lubriplate

grease.

Slide steering yoke into tube on frame. Secure yoke

with bushing (P) and retaining ring (Item 6).

4. Secure 3WD motor harness to main mower harness

behind steering motor using cable tie (Item 45). Leave

6 in. (152 mm) of excess slack between steering yoke

and cable tie.

5. Harness should be routed around rear side of steering

yoke tube and towards left rear corner of mower frame.

Rotate steering yoke by hand for full left and full right

turn. Adjust harness in clips (Item 15) as required so

harness does not interfere with the movement of

steering yoke, does not rub against any sharp edges,

and is not pinched between moving and stationary

parts of mower. See Figure 11

6. Raise rear of mower slightly, remove jack stands, and

lower mower to the ground.

7. Insert key (J) into slot in steering yoke (Item 2).

Assemble large sprocket (H) onto steering yoke shaft.

Use a straight edge to align large sprocket with motor

sprocket and tighten hardware (G).

8. Assemble chain (F) to mower. Position master link so it

will be accessible for service.

9. Assemble magnet portion of new sensor (Item 29) to

yoke (Item 2). Secure using M4-0.7 x 12 mm socket

head screw (Item 28).

10.Assemble rear fender (Item 44) to yoke (Item 2) using

two M8-1.25 x 25 mm hex flange screws (Item 43) and

hex flange nuts (Item 4).

Figure 5

Figure 6

NOTICE

To prevent damage, do not allow steering stop to

contact steering sensors when moving yoke.

4216820 Rev A

Secure motor harness

to mower harness,

leaving 6 in. (152 mm)

slack in motor harness

●

Controller Assembly____________________________________________________________

1. Assemble controller bracket (E) to mower frame using

hardware (D).

2. Remove hardware (X and Y) and steering controller

support brackets (Z). Retain hardware (X), discard

screws (Y) and support brackets (Z).

3. Assemble 3WD controller (Item 11) to controller

bracket using two M6-1 x 30 mm socket head screws

(Item 12) and hardware (X). Torque hardware to 53 in.

lb. (6 Nm).

4. Assemble new steering sensor (Item 29) and sensor

mount (Item 30) to controller brace (Item 14) using two

M5-0.8 x 25 mm socket head screws (Item 31), flat

washers (Item 32), lockwashers (Item 33), and four

nuts (Item 34).

5. Lower controller brace and sensor assembly between

steering and 3WD controllers. Magnetic portion of

sensor assembled to steering yoke should be centered

in large hole of sensor mount (Item 30).

6. Assemble controller brace (Item 14) to steering

controller (C) and 3WD controller (Item 11) using two

M6-1 x 30 mm socket head screws (Item 12), flange

nuts (Item 36), and hardware (X). Adjust position of

controller brace as required to allow an air gap of 1/8 to

3/16 in. (3.2 to 4.8 mm) between magnetic portion of

sensor and sensor body. Torque hardware to 53 in. lb.

(6 Nm).

Figure 7

Steering Proximity Switch _______________________________________________________

1. Disconnect steering proximity switch connectors (AM).

2. Remove and discard left and right steering proximity

switches (AN).

3. Seal ends of electrical connectors (AM) with electrical

tape.

Figure 8

B+

B-

B+

B-

Steering Sensor Wiring

1. Insert Purple wire of jumper harness (Item 37) into

terminal 9 of steering controller connector.

a. Using a small flat blade screwdriver, gently pry on

opposite corners of red wedge lock of steering

controller connector until it is released from, but not

completely out of the connector housing.

b. Remove sealing plug from terminal 9 of steering

controller connector.

c. Insert contact on the end of purple wire into terminal

9 of the steering controller connector. Push wire in

until an audible click is heard.

d. Gently pull on the wire to ensure the contact is

secured in position.

e. While squeezing the two locking latches, push red

wedge lock into the closed position.

2. Approximately 2 inches (50 mm) from the steering

controller connector, locate the Red wire (From

terminal 3 of steering controller connector), and the

Green/Brown wire (From terminal 4 of steering

controller connector) in the wire harness.

3. Cut the Red and Green/Brown wires. Strip

approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) of insulation off ends of

wires.

4. Twist the ends of the two red wires together and crimp

to Red wire of jumper harness (Item 37).

5. Twist the ends of the two Green/Brown wires together

and crimp to Black wire of jumper harness (Item 37).

6. Apply heat to butt-splice connections until heat-shrink

seals wires.

7. Route new jumper harness (Item 37) to steering

sensor (Item 29 - Figure 7)

8. Assemble motor/power cables and harness connector

to steering controller (C).

Figure 9

Figure 10

NOTICE

To prevent damage to wire contact and/or connector

housing, do not attempt to insert contact with the

wedge lock in the closed position.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the steering sensor, do not

splice into the Red wire with White stripe from

terminal 1 of steering controller connector.

1 8

16 23

Terminal

Purple Wire of

Jumper Harness

Red Wedge Lock

Open Position

Red Wedge Lock

Closed Position

Gently pry on

red wedge lock

in opposite

corners to open.

Squeeze locking

latches while

pushing on red

wedge lock to

close.

Sealing

Plug

Identify correct terminal

on wire side of connector

Existing wires of steering controller

connector not shown for clarity.

Approximately

2 in. (50 mm)

1/4 in.

(6 mm)

Grn/Brn

Wires

Red

Wires

Red

Wire

Pur

Wire

Grn/Brn

Wire

Harness Assembly _____________________________________________________________

1. Route end of motor harness to 3WD controller. The six

wire connector (AA) should be in left rear corner of

frame, near the ground wires.

2. Connect cable labeled 1 to of motor harness to 3WD

controller terminal U. Torque controller screw to 53 in.

lb. (6 Nm).

3. Connect cable labeled 2 to of motor harness to 3WD

controller terminal V. Torque controller screw to 53 in.

lb. (6 Nm).

4. Connect cable labeled 3 to of motor harness to 3WD

controller terminal W. Torque controller screw to 53 in.

lb. (6 Nm).

5. Connect 23 pin connector (AC) of 3WD control harness

(Item 16) to 3WD controller (Item 11).

6. Route control harness (Item 16) to left rear corner of

frame. Connect 6 pin connector (AB) of control harness

to mating connector (AA) on motor harness.

7. Route control harness (Item 16) along existing main

harness forward towards ROPS, then towards right side

of mower along seat cross member of frame.

8. Locate unused eight pin connector labeled J93 and

three pin connector labeled J94 on main harness.

Connectors will be located behind and to the right of the

seat. Remove protective caps and connect

corresponding control harness connectors (AD) to main

harness connectors.

9. Assemble long red cable (AE) on 3WD power harness

(Item 17) to Traction B+ stud on PDU.

10.Route power harness (Item 17) to left rear corner of

mower frame. Connect black cable (AG) of power

harness to one of the two ground studs.

11.Route power harness to 3WD controller. Connect red

cable to B+ terminal and black cable to B- terminal of

3WD controller.

12.Secure power harness, motor harness, and control

harness as required to prevent harness contacting

moving parts or interfering with operation of mower.

Figure 11

B+

B-

B+

B-

Part of Motor

Item 7

Final Assembly

1. Assemble new controller cover (Item 19) to mower

using hardware (A).

2. Connect 12V and 48V battery connectors.

3. Start unit in Maintenance Mode and verify software

revisions on the LDU. Make certain 3WD mode is

enabled on LDU.

a. RCU: Rev G

b. LDU: Rev F

c. MCU: Rev C

d. SCU: C01

e. 3WD: C02

f. TCU: C04

4. Assemble left (V) and right (W) cowlings to mower

using hardware (U). See Figure 2.

5. Apply 3WD decal (Item 18) to left cowling, right

cowling, and rear hood, centered under the existing

Eclipse 322 decal.

Figure 12

Figure 13

3WD Electrical Schematic

Figure 14

B+

B-

4181860

3WD

J93-1

J93-2

J93-3

J93-4

J93-5

J93-6

J93-7

J93-8

To Mower Harness

Traction Power

5V Sensor Supply

Motor Encoder (B)

Motor Encoder (A)

CAN-Shield

Analog Ground

J110-1

J110-2

J110-3

J110-4

J110-5

J110-6

J110-7

J110-8

J110-9

J110-10

J110-11

J110-12

J94-A

J94-B

J94-C

Rd/Wh

Traction Motor Temp

CAN-Low

J110-13

J110-14

J110-15

J110-16

J110-17

J110-18

J110-19

J110-20

J110-21

J110-22

CAN High

B+

B-

J110-23

3WD

Controller

Motor Temp

Motor Encoder In 1 (A)

Motor Encoder In 2 (B)

5V Sensor Supply

Analog Ground

J72-1

J72-2

J72-3

J72-4

J72-5

Rd/Wh

Bu/Wh

Wh/Bk

Bu/Wh

J72-6

WV U

3WD

Motor

Ground Ring

Terminal

Traction B+

Stud on PDU

Updated Steering Controller Schematic____________________________________________

Figure 15

SHLD

CAN Gnd

CAN High

CAN Low

(Splice C) Switched 48V-1

(Splice B) Traction Power

GC2

Power

LORD Brake neg

5V Sensor Supply

Motor Encoder (1)

Motor Encoder (2)

CAN-Gnd

Steering Sensor Signal

Analog Ground

J65-1

J65-2

J65-3

J65-4

J65-5

J65-6

J65-7

J65-8

LORD Output Sensor 1A

LORD Output Sensor 1B

J65-9

J65-10

J65-11

Proximity Switch 2

J65-12

5V Sensor Supply

Motor Encoder (1)

Motor Encoder (2)

Analog Ground

Motor Temp

J55-1

J55-2

J55-3

J55-4

J55-5

J55-6

J57-C

J57-A

J57-B

Steering Motor Temp

LORD Output Sensor 2A

Proximity Switch 1

CAN-Low

J65-13

J65-14

J65-15

J65-16

J65-17

J65-18

J65-19

LORD Output Sensor 2B

J65-20

J65-21

J65-22

CAN High

B+

B-

J65-23

Steering

Controller

5V Power

Sensor 1A

LORD Brake neg

Sensor 1B

Sensor 2A

Sensor 2B

48V Power

Analog Ground

J56-1

J56-2

J56-3

J56-4

J56-5

J56-6

J56-7

J56-8

Rd/Wh

Bn/Ye

Gn/Bn

Vt/Bu

Gn/Bn

Wh/Gn

Vt/Bu

Wh/Pk

Gn/Bn

Bn/Ye

Rd/Bu

Steering

LORD

Steering

Motor

Power

Signal

Ground

Steering

Sensor

J105-C

J105-A

J105-B

Gn/Bn

Wh/Pk

Gn/Bn

Wh/Gn

Gn/Bn

Steering Controller +48V

Parts List

Support

If you encounter any problems while installing this kit,

contact your Jacobsen Dealer, or contact the Jacobsen

Customer Care department.

Jacobsen, A Textron Company

11108 Quality Drive

Charlotte, NC 28273

800-848-1636

http://www.Jacobsen.com

Item Part No. Qty. Description Serial Numbers/Notes

4255670 1

Stop, Power Steering

4231280 1

Yoke, 3WD Steering

3 452390 2 Screw, M8-1.25 x 30 mm Hex Flange

4 450453 4 Nut, M8-1.25 Hex Flange

5 4211340 1 Bushing, Thrust

6 458466 1 Retaining Ring

7 4258090 1 Motor, Wheel

8 452398 6 Screw, M10-1.5 x 20 mm Hex Flange

9 N/S 1 Rear Wheel Assembly

4163860 1 • Tire, 10 x 10.5 - 10 4 Ply Smooth

4247411 1 • Rim, 10” x 7”

360111 1 • Inflation Valve

10 353914 4 Wheel Bolt, 1/2-20 x 3/4

11 4233561 1 Controller, 3WD Traction

12 450714 4 Screw, M6-1 x 30 mm Hex Socket

13 4245911 6 Tie Clip, Double Head

14 4255671 1 Brace, Controller

15 4257272 4 Mount, Tie Clip Push-In

16 4233060 1 Harness, 3WD Motor Control

17 4233040 1 Harness, 3WD Power

18 4257350 1 Decal, 3WD

19 4222680 1 Cover, Controller

20 4181860 1 • Decal, Read Manual

21 4216820 1 Decal, Tow

22 4168103 2 Bushing, Steering Tube

23 4260414 1 Cover, Wheel Motor

24 4261990 2 Screw, 3/8-16 x 1” Button Head

25 453011 2 Flat Washer, 3/8

26 4167640 1 Cable Tie, Fir Tree

27 N/S 1 Template, Gas Genset

28 450687 1 Screw, M4-0.7 x 12 mm Hex Socket

29 4233560 1 Sensor, Steering Non-Contact Sensor

30 4236642 1 Mount, Sensor

31 450699 2 Screw, M5-0.8 x 25 mm Hex Socket

32 450388 2 Flat Washer, M5

33 450409 2 Lockwasher, M5

34 450322 4 Nut, M5-0.8 Hex

35 445783 2 Nut, 3/8-16 Whizlock Flange

36 450452 4 Nut, M6-1 Hex Flange

37 4260690 1 Jumper, Steering Sensor

38 4222500 1 Plug, Fir-Tree

39 452381 2 Screw, M6-1 x 40 mm Hex Flange 63353 Only

40 3005971 2 Spacer, 1/4” 63353 Only

41 3005970 2 Spacer, 1/2” 63353 Only

42 4264310 1 Manifold, Gas Engine 63353 Only

43 452389 2 Screw, M8-1.25 x 25 mm Hex Flange

44 4263311 1 Fender, Rear

45 473142 1 Cable Tie, 3/16 x 14”

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