Ransomes LMAC071 Accessories Manual

Brand: Ransomes

Model: LMAC071

Type: Accessories Manual

Ransomes LMAC071 is a grass box kit designed for T-Plex 185 series DE. It is used to collect grass clippings while mowing. The kit includes parts for both the center and front units of the mower. The rear box has a capacity of 3.5 cubic feet and the front boxes each have a capacity of 2.5 cubic feet, for a total capacity of 8.5 cubic feet. The kit also includes a yoke stop to ensure that the grass boxes are properly aligned with the mower deck. With this kit, you can easily collect grass clippings while mowing, leaving your lawn looking neat and tidy.

JACOBSEN

Fitting Instructions

Grass Box Kit For T-Plex 185 series DE

Product Code: LMAC071

JACOBSEN

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.

Part No. 24567G (rev.0)(RJ 010 112002)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning installation. When you complete the installation, put this

instruction with operator’s manual in the bag on the vehicle. These instructions alert you to certain things you

should do very carefully, if you don’t, you could: hurt yourself or bystanders, hurt the next person who

operates the equipment, or damage the accessory or the vehicle it is used on.

This “HAZARD” symbol is used to alert you to information about unsafe actions or situations, and will

be followed by the word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Used with the word DANGER it will describe

immediate hazards that may result in severe personal injury or death. With the word WARNING it will

describe unsafe actions or situations that may cause severe injury, death and/or major equipment or property

damage. With the word CAUTION it will describe unsafe actions or situations that may cause injury, and/or

minor equipment or property damage.

This NOTICE symbol is used to alert you to information that describes procedures or tips that will

help you install, operate and maintain you equipment.

GRASS BOX KIT PARTS AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

PART No. LMAC071

FOR T-PLEX 185 SERIES DE

• Before beginning, read through this instruction manual and familiarise yourself with all the

parts in the Fitting Kit and the steps for proper installation.

• The left or right side or the machine will always be determined from the operating position.

• Check the grass boxes frequently for wear or deterioration.

CAUTION

When fitting the kit stop the engine and make sure all moving parts are stationary. Apply breaks and

disengage all drives.

Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting edge.

Keep other people away from the cutting units as rotation of one cylinder can cause the others to

rotate.

Never work on the cutting units in the transport position. Always lower the units before starting work.

NOTICE

d) Secure the yoke stop to the INSIDE of the unit frame. It locates on the same bolts that secure the

height of cut fine adjuster mechanism which will need replacing with the M6 x 30 bolts supplied

with the kit.

d) Raise the concave at the rear of the cutting unit to allow the grass to move out of the rear of the

unit. The profile of the rear box may need to be altered to ensure that it is clear of the concave.

CENTRE UNIT

a) Remove the two anchor plates that join the chain to the cutting unit body.

b) Using the same bolts replace the anchor plates with the rear brackets as shown.

Reattach the chain as before.

c) Fit the rear buffer around the bracket holding the rear roller.

Use the existing fixings where ever possible.

Fig 2. Detail Of Right

Rear Bracket Assembly

Fig 1. Centre Unit

Check the orientation of the solenoids.

The solenoids are located under the left side of the

machine.

Both connectors MUST be orientated

downwards as shown.

If not, then rotate the solenoid by hand until the

correct position is achieved.

FITTING TO THE REAR UNIT

IMPORTANT

Fig 3. Correct Solenoid Position

REFITTING CUTTING UNIT TO LIFT ARM

a) Locate the unit by the lift arm pivot shaft.

b) Move unit and shaft to engage lift pivot shaft.

c) Replace the washer, lockwasher and M12 x 30 screws.

d) Torque screw to 93 Nm (68.6 lbf ft)

REMOVING THE OLD YOKE

a) First remove thecutting unit from the power unit. Remove the pivot shaft from the lift arm by

removing the 2 M12 x 30 screws and move the unit clear.

b) Remove the pivot shaft from the yoke by removing the collar and withdraw the pivot shaft from the

yoke.

c). Remove the support cable or strap from the top of the yoke.

d). Remove the pivot bolt at the bottom of the yoke and remove the old yoke.

FITTING THE NEW YOKE

The fitting procedure is the reverse of the procedure above.

Lift Arm

Yoke

Collar

Fig 4. Detail Of Cutting Unit/Lift Arm Attachment

On some old machines there can be limited clearence between the box on the centre unit and the rear wheel. If

you are unhappy with the clerence on your machine then you should order the optional yoke for the central unit.

This yoke moves the central unit forwards, away from the rear wheel, by 20mm giving greater clearence.

Optional Yoke: MBF2182.07 WLDMNT-YOKE, 26”TPLX

CLEARENCES AROUND THE REAR BOX

FITTING THE REAR BOX

a) Slide the box in from one side and locate the

hole on the box on the peg opposite.

b) Pull back the remaining peg and swing the

box into place

REAR

WHEEL

REAR

WHEEL

Check the box is secure before

attempting to move the machine.

NOTICE

Fig 5. Fitting The Rear Box

PARTS AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR T-PLEX 185 GRASS BOX KIT

Grass Box Kit Parts - Centre Unit

7* Not Illustrated

LIST OF PARTS

ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION QTY REMARKS

PART NO

PARTS AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR T-PLEX 185 GRASS BOX KIT

Grass Box Kit Parts - Centre Unit

1 MBG6109 Right Rear Bracket 1

2 MBG6110 Right Rear Buffer 1

3 MBG6111 Left Rear Bracket 1

4 MBG6112 Left Rear Buffer 1

5 MBG6113 Rear Location Peg 2

7 002911190 Sprg-Comp 15.88x1.42x63.5 2

8 002990870 M10 Handle Knob. 36mm Dia 2

9 3007844 Catcher (Grey) 3

10* 450191 SCRW-HEX M8x20 4

11* 450411 LOCKWSHR-M8x12.75x2 4

12* 450390 WSHR-M8x17x1.8 4

13* 450332 NUT-HEX M10 THIN 2

14 MBG6387 Yoke Stop 2

15* 450001 BOLT-HEX M6 x 30 4

40 MBF2182.07 Wlmnt-Yoke, 26" Tplx - Optional Yoke For Clearence

PARTS AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR T-PLEX 185 GRASS BOX KIT

Grass Box Kit Parts - Front Units

9* Not Illustrated

LIST OF PARTS

ITEM RANSOMES DESCRIPTION QTY REMARKS

PART NO

PARTS AND FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR T-PLEX 185 GRASS BOX KIT

1 2208014 Latch Spring Lh 1

2 2202019 Latch Catcher 2

3 2203029 Bushing 2

4 2208015 Latch Spring Rh 2

5 64163-29 Washer 2

6 A151008 S.l.washer 2

7 A100307 Bolt M8 X 35 2

8 64061-34 Roll Pin 2

9 2203030 Pin Catcher 2

10 64215-03 Pop Rivet 8

11 2202024 Plate 1

12 64211-02 Washer 8

13 64163-61 Washer 2

14 A110404 Screw M10 X 20 2

15 2208016.11 Grass Box 22" - Grey 1

15 2208095.11 Grass Box 26" - Grey 1

16 2202023 Plate-Catcher RH 1

17 2206042B.07 Yoke 1

Grass Box Kit Parts - Front Units

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Ransomes LMAC071 Accessories Manual

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