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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.
INTRODUCTION
Important ..................................................................................... 3
Product Identification ................................................................... 4
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ........................ 6
During Service Life ...................................................................... 6
End Of Service Life ...................................................................... 6
Parts Manual ............................................................................... 7
Key Numbers .............................................................................. 8
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely................................................................ 9
Safe Operation ............................................................................ 9
Preparation .................................................................................. 9
Operation ....................................................................................10
ROPS ..........................................................................................11
Safe Handling Of Fuels ............................................................... 11
Maintenance And Storage ...........................................................11
When You Put The Mower On A Trailer ......................................12
Important Safety Notes ...............................................................13
SPECIFICATION
Engine Specification ....................................................................16
Dimensions & Weights ................................................................ 17
Machine Specification .................................................................18
Vibration Level ............................................................................19
Noise Level .................................................................................20
Slopes .........................................................................................20
Cutting Unit Specification ............................................................ 21
Cutting Performance ...................................................................21
Recommended Lubricants ..........................................................22
Accessories ................................................................................. 22
Notes ...........................................................................................23
DECALS
Safety Decals .............................................................................. 24
Instruction Decals ........................................................................ 26
Notes ...........................................................................................27
CONTROLS
Operator Workstation .................................................................. 28
Instrument Panel ......................................................................... 29
Starter Key Switch .......................................................................31
Throttle Control Lever .................................................................31
Cutting Unit Switch (PTO) ...........................................................31
Cutting Unit Raise/ Lower ........................................................ ....32
Engine Coolant Temperature (Diesel Only) ................................32
Working Lights ............................................................................32
Hour Meter ..................................................................................32
Hour Meter ..................................................................................33
Blocked Hydraulic Filter Warning Light .......................................33
Multifunction Warning Light .........................................................33
Oil Pressure Warning Light .........................................................33
Choke Control (Gasoline Only) ................................................... 34
Mow / Transport Lever ................................................................34
Power Outlet ............................................................................... 34
Horn Button .................................................................................34
Parking Brake .............................................................................. 35
Traction Pedal ............................................................................. 35
Steering Wheel ............................................................................ 35
Lift & Lower Rate & Synchronisation Control .............................. 36
Free Wheel ..................................................................................36
OPERATION
Daily Inspection ........................................................................... 38
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ........................38
Operating Procedure ...................................................................39
Setting Up The Machine ..............................................................41
Mounting The Cutting Heads ...................................................... 42
Reel Motor Mounting ................................................................... 43
Cutting Cylinder Lift & Lower Synchronisation ............................ 44
Operation Of The Machine ..........................................................44
Starting The Engine ....................................................................45
Driving .........................................................................................45
Mowing Procedure ......................................................................45
To Stop The Engine ....................................................................46
How To Remove A Blockage From Cutting Units .......................46
Backlapping .................................................................................47
Backlapping Procedure ............................................................... 48
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flat Bed ........................................ 48
Slinging And Jacking The Machine .............................................48
Mowing On Slopes ......................................................................49
Slope Calculation Chart ..............................................................51
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance And Lubrication Chart............................................. 52
Engine Lubrication - Gasoline ..................................................... 53
Engine Lubrication - Diesel ......................................................... 54
Engine Access ............................................................................ 56
Engine Oil Level - Gasoline ........................................................ 56
Engine Oil Change- Gasoline ..................................................... 57
Engine Oil Filter- Gasoline .......................................................... 57
Air Filter - Gasoline ..................................................................... 58
Engine Fuel Filter - Gasoline ...................................................... 59
Oil Cooler Gasoline Machine ...................................................... 59
Air Filter - Diesel ......................................................................... 60
Engine: Fan Belt - Diesel ............................................................ 62
Engine Coolant - Diesel .............................................................. 62
Oil Cooler And Radiator - Diesel ................................................. 63
Bleeding The Fuel System - Diesel ............................................. 64
Air Cleaner - Diesel ..................................................................... 65
Battery - Gas & Diesel ................................................................ 65
Hydraulic System - Gas & Diesel ................................................ 66
Handbrake - Gas & Diesel .......................................................... 67
Tyres - Gas & Diesel ................................................................... 67
Machine Maintenance General - Gas & Diesel ........................... 68
Lubrication Of Cutting Unit .......................................................... 68
Notes ........................................................................................... 69
ADJUSTMENTS
Traction Control Pedal ................................................................ 70
Adjusting Speed Control Switch .................................................. 71
Steering Arm Adjustment ............................................................ 71
Rear Swing Out Arm ................................................................... 72
Levelling Linkage For The Front Cutting Heads ......................... 73
Seat Adjustment .......................................................................... 74
Bedknife-to-reel Trueset™ Reel ................................................. 77
Bedknife Adjustment Trueset™ Reel .......................................... 78
Cutting Height Trueset™ Reel .................................................... 79
Reel BearTrueset™ Reel ............................................................ 80
Bedknife Adjuster Spring Trueset™ Reel ................................... 80
Bedknife Adjuster Tension Trueset™ Reel ................................. 81
Grinding Bedknife Trueset™ Reel .............................................. 81
Bedknife Adjustment Classic Xp™ Reels ................................... 82
Height Of Cut Classic Xp™ Reels .............................................. 83
ACCESSORIES
Three Wheel Drive Kit ................................................................. 84
Paddle Kit .................................................................................... 84
Dew Whip Kit .............................................................................. 85
Groomer Kit ................................................................................. 85
Notes ........................................................................................... 86
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving General ............................................................. 87
QUALITY OF CUT
Quality Of Cut Troubleshooting.................................................... 88
Washboarding.............................................................................. 88
Marcelling .................................................................................... 89
Step Cutting 90
Scalping ...................................................................................... 91
Stragglers..................................................................................... 92
Streaks......................................................................................... 93
Windrowing ................................................................................. 94
Rifling Or Tramlining ................................................................... 95
Matched Cutting Units ................................................................. 95
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuse And Relay Identification .................................................. 197
Notes ........................................................................................ 198
GUARANTEE
Warranty ..................................................................................... 99
Service ........................................................................................ 99
Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement ..................100
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