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25052G-GB (rev.0) QUICK STRT GUIDE Ransomes Parkway 3 Ride on Reel Mower Ransomes Parkway 3 Meteor STRTING THE ENGINE SET DJUSTMENT CONTROLS DRIVING MOWING VISUL DISPLY Refer To The Safety, Operation nd Maintenance Manual For Full Operating Instructions. GB United Kingdom RJL 100 March 2013

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STRTING THE ENGINE BEFORE YOU OPERTE FOR THE FIRST TIME Check and adjust tyre pressure, if necessary, see Safety, Operation and Maintenance manual. If necessary, add diesel fuel to tank. Check engine oil and if necessary fill. Check the radiator coolant and fill if necessary (Water with 50% antifreeze). HOW TO STRT THE ENGINE The following procedure is for cold engines. 1. Make sure the forward / reverse pedal () is in the neutral position. The cutter switch (B) is off and the throttle (C) is in a center position. 2. Turn the ignition switch (D) to the right and hold until the engine starts (approximately 5-10 seconds.) 3. The glow plugs operate automatically. The time taken for the engine to start, depends on the temperature of the coolant 4. When the engine starts, release the key immediately. The key returns to the RUN position. HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE 1. Disengage drive to the cutting units with the cutter switch (B). 2. Return the forward / reverse pedal () to the neutral position. 3. Set the parking brake by pressing and holding the parking brake switch (E) for about 5 seconds. 4. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position. 5. Turn the ignition key (D) to the OFF position. C E B D 5. If the engine does not start, return the key to the OFF position and try again. NOTES If the engine does not start after two tries, wait 20 seconds and try again. The starter motor must not be run continuously for longer than 30 seconds or the starter motor can fail. If the red LED s on the display flash when you start one of the safety interlock switches was not set correctly. en-3

SET DJUSTMENT SET (GRMMER MSG85) djustments to the seat can be made for leg reach, backrest angle and operator weight to give a good position to operate the machine.. FORWRD ND BCKWRD DJUSTMENT To djust The position of the adjusting lever () is on the right hand side of the seat below the seat cushion. When moved up, the seat may be moved backward and forward. When, in the correct position release the lever into one of the preset positions. B. BCKREST DJUSTMENT To djust The position of the release lever (B) is on the left hand side of the seat. While, sitting on the seat pull the release lever up to release the backrest. (The backrest is spring loaded to fold forward to the seat Cushion.) Move back to get the correct position. Release the lever to engage in one of the preset positions. C. WEIGHT DJUSTMENT To djust The position of the operator weight adjust lever (C) is on the front of the seat. To change the operator weight setting pull the lever out. When sitting on the seat rotate the lever until your weight (kg) is shown in the window. D.HEIGHT DJUSTMENT To adjust The height of the seat is adjusted by holding the edge of the seat cushion, pushing your weight down and lifting. There are three preset positions. When the highest has been achieved the seat returns to its lowest position. NOTES The seat is fitted with a microswitch to sense the operator in the seat. Wear the seat belt when a ROPS frame or ROPS cab are installed. WRNING Operator weight adjustment must be set to ensure the OPC operates correctly. The parking brake may automatically be applied if this operation is not carried out correctly. D B C en-4

STEERING WHEEL DJUSTMENT STEERING TILT CONTROL When the operators seat is in the correct position to operate the traction pedal comfortably. Push the small foot pedal () at the base of the steering column. Tilt the column backward or forward to the correct position. Release the small foot pedal to lock the steering column in position. en-5

CONTROLS S R P N C B M L H D T K 1234.5 J G F E CONTROL PNEL ND POD (ROPS) : Starter Key Switch B: Throttle Control Lever C: Parking Brake Switch K. Right hand Unit Lift/Lower L. Centre Unit Lift/Lower M. Left hand Unit Lift/Lower D. Hazard Warning Switch E: Cutter Switch F: Backlap G: 4 WD in reverse switch H. Light Switch (Optional) J: Visual Display en-6 N P R S T PTO engaged Right hand cutting unit in cutting position. Centre cutting unit in cutting position. Left hand cutting unit in cutting position Weight Transfer

CONTROLS S R P N L M 1234.5 J T K B CONTROL PNEL ND POD (CB) : Starter Key Switch B: Throttle Control Lever C: Parking Brake Switch D. Hazard Warning Switch E: Cutter Switch D E C F F: Backlap 12V G: 4 WD in Reverse J: Light Switch (Optional) G 10 12V U H. Visual Display K. Right hand Unit Lift/Lower L. Centre Unit Lift/Lower M. Left hand Unit Lift/Lower N P PTO engaged Right hand cutting unit in cutting position. R S T U H Centre cutting unit in cutting position. Left hand cutting unit in cutting position Weight Transfer ccessory Socket 12V en-7

CONTROLS 0 1 2 3 0 1 B C D E F G CB CONTROL PNEL : De-Mist Switch B Windscreen Washer Switch C Windscreen Wiper Switch D Beacon E F G H Temperature Controll Fan Speed Switch ir Conditioning ON / OFF Switch djustable ir Vents H H en-8

CONTROLS STRTER KEY SWITCH PRKING BRKE SWITCH Turn the starter key to the right to start the engine. Release the key to return automatically to the 'on' position for normal operation. NOTE: Before the engine starts, the glow plugs automatically preheat. The visual display shows the glow plug symbol and counter to indicate that the automatic preheat is in operation. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER When the engine is in operation, the Parking brake is applied by depressing the switch and holding for about 5 seconds. When the engine is not in operation, or the operator leaves the seat the parking brake is automatically applied. To release the parking brake use the rocker switch. When the Parking Brake is applied, the parking symbol is shown on the visual display. When the machine is in motion, DO NOT apply the brake. HZRD WRNING SWITCH The lever is moved away from the operator to increase the engine speed and toward the operator to decrease the engine speed. NOTE: The engine must always be used at full speed Switches the hazard warning indicators on and off. The red lens flashes when switched on. en-9

CONTROLS CUTTER SWITCH 4 WHEEL DRIVE IN REVERSE SWITCH To start to cut make sure the speed limiter is in mow position and the units are lowered. Push the bottom of the rocker switch and move joystick toward the lower position. Engages the four wheel drive while the vehicle is in reverse. The switch must be held to engage. LIGHT SWITCH (OPTIONL) To stop cutter unit rotation push top of rocker switch. Cutting units stop rotating automatically when raised or the operator leaves the seat. 3 2 1 BCKLP SWITCH Changes the direction of cylinder rotation to allow backlapping. Turns the road lights on and off. Position 1. OFF Position 2. Side / Marker Lights Position 3. Main Beam. Note Position 3 requires the ignition to be in the ON position. Move back the orange button on the rocker switch on the control panel and depress the backlap switch. When backlapping is complete, return the switch to normal operation position and the lock will engage. en-10

DRIVING 1. Release brake - Make sure the parking brake is released before you try to go forward or reverse. 2. Forward - Carefully push the top () of the forward/reverse foot pedal to reach correct ground speed. 3. Reverse - Carefully push the bottom (B) of the forward/reverse foot pedal to reach correct ground speed. 4. To stop - Carefully return the forward/ reverse foot pedal to the neutral position. 5. To hold the vehicle stopped on a slope it can be necessary to apply an amount of forwrd or reverse traction. NOTE: Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse. Do not move the pedal suddenly, always operate slowly and carefully. Do Not move the pedal with force from forward to reverse or reverse to forward. B en-11

MOWING 1. Release the transport latches () and lower the cutting units with the joysticks. 2. Make sure the speed limiter is in mow position (B). (Cutting at a higher speed can be dangerous and decrease the quality of cut.) 3. To start the reel mechanism push the lower half of cutter switch. 4. Release the parking brake and begin to move forward. When the optional Stability Warning System is installed When the mower is driven on a slope of more than its safe limit, a warning is shown on the visual display unit. t 22deg the centre and upper unit is lifted 4"-6" above the ground and all units stop. This makes the machine stable. This condition continues until the mower is moved to a safer area. NOTE: lways set the throttle to maximum engine speed to cut the grass. When the grass is heavy or the engine is under stress, decrease forward speed on the forward/reverse foot pedal. B en-12

VISUL DISPLY The display is activated when the ignition is turned on. STRT UP SCREEN STRT UP SLOPE WRNING SCREEN When the ignition switch is turned to crank one of the following screens will be shown. 1234.5 5 5 TST 18 MX TST 15 MX When first turned on,this screen is shown. The hour meter shows total engine hours. WRNING/SERVICE SCREEN WRNING 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 operators manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine. Service required in 123 hours. Contact service Engineer. fter the start up screen, the warning screen is shown. If the machine is within 5 hours of the next service interval, a warning is shown. n operator input is needed to continue to the main screen for operation. Otherwise the main run screen appears. If a fault condition has occurred during the previous start, a pop up screen over the top of the warning screen shows the fault. The operator must confirm the fault, to continue to the main screen. If the machine is fitted with the slope monitoring system the screen will display the logo TST (Tilt Sensor Technology) and maximum working slope symbol. On the left hand side of the screen the glow plug symbol and a count down will be shown to indicate the time left before the engine will automatically crank. If the machine is not fitted with the slope monitoring system TST the screen will display the logo crossed out and maximum working slope symbol. On the left hand side of the screen the glow plug symbol and a count down will be shown to indicate the time left before the engine will automatically crank. en-13

VISUL DISPLY MIN RUN SCREEN 1234.5 The main screen for operation gives the operator all the information necessary to operate the machine. No operator input to view standard data is needed when you use the mower. If an error occurs when the operator has moved away from this screen, it immediately returns to this screen. When a button is pressed, a bar is shown at the bottom of the screen to give more options. buzzer will sound at the same rate and the CLER BUGSCREEN warning replaces the centre icons and flashes. Press the button under the checkmark to remove warning. The RED LED s will flash and the buzzer continues until the temperature has decreased to under 108 C. When the temperature reaches 110 C, the lift / lower function is stopped and the power take off is disengaged. The engine will shutdown at 115 C. This occurrence will also be recorded to memory, the data recorded is: Water Temperature limit reached, Date, Time, Engine Hours, time above 110 C. Maximum temperature reached during the fault. BLOCKED CHRGE FILTER SCREEN Buttons numbered left to right. Button 1: Screen Brightness and Contrast Button 2: Up rrow (Changes time, from hour meter to time of day) Button 3: Down rrow (Changes time, from time of day to hour meter) Button 4: Enters the Menu structure. BLOCKED CHRGE FILTER FULT 1234.5 If there are no more buttons pressed, the button bar disappears. WTER TEMPERTURE SCREEN This situation does not cause a fault until the hydraulic oil is at operating temperature. If the charge filter is blocked the icon will be shown, and the RED LED s () will flash at a rate of a 1s flash every 5 seconds. The buzzer will sound at the same rate one second every 5 seconds. CLER BUGSCREEN 1234.5 The fault will also be recorded to memory, the data recorded is: Blocked Charge Filter, Date, Time, Engine Hours, length of time engine continued to run after the fault occurred. If the temperature increases to 108 C, the RED LEDs () will flash at a rate of two flashes every four seconds. The warning en-14

VISUL DISPLY SLOPE WRNING SCREENS 16 NOTE The slope warning screens will only become visible when the TST is installed. During work, if the machine is driven onto a slope of more than 16º the screen will display this warning which over rides all other information, and will continue until the machine has been driven to an area of less than 16º. 15 If the slope angle reaches 22º the screen will display this warning that indicates that at 22deg the centre and upper unit will be raised 4"- 6 above the ground to improve stability and all units stop rotating. n audible warning will also be given, the buzzer will sound four times every four seconds and the red LED s will flash four times every four seconds. This continues until the machine has been driven to an area of less than 16º. MIN MENU Main Menu CLOCK SERVICE LNGUGE 18 15 The checkmark is moved up and down using buttonstwo and three, button four then enters the selected page. Button one returns to the main menu. There will be three options within this menu. If the slope angle reaches 18º, the screen will display this warning that indicates that the cutting unit arms are locked in the lower position. n audible warning will be given, the buzzer will sound four times every four seconds and the red LED s will flash four times every four seconds. This will continue until the machine has been driven to an area of less than 16º. Clock, Service and Language. CLOCK ND DTE DJUST Clock Settings DTE - 21/06/2008 TIME - 16:08 22 15 The Checkmark can be moved up and down to select the date or time. When you press button four (checkmark) a line appears under the unit to be adjusted. The arrows will adjust that unit, by 1 unit per press, en-15

VISUL DISPLY unless the button is held. If held for one second the unit increases at a rate of three units per second. Pressing the checkmark will move the line to the next unit to be adjusted. If at the end it will move to the time or date. Pressing button one (exit) will, if no unit is selected return to the previous menu or if a unit is selected return to start of this page The first service is at 50 hours, after the first service the interval is 250 hours. DT LOGGING MENU 12/05/2008 13/05/2008 18/05/2008 22/06/2008 13/05/2008 @ 13:05 Max Temp - 110 C Time above 100 C - 17 mins 22/06/2008 SERVICE MENU Service Menu FULT LOG TIME TO SERVICE Diagnostics The last 50 Faults that the controller finds are recorded. When 50 faults are recorded, the next fault that occures will overwrite the oldest fault. The checkmark can be moved up and down using buttons two and three. Button four then enters the selected page. Button one returns to the main menu. There are three options within this menu. Fault Log Time to Service Diagnostics This information is retrieved using the service tool, or can be seen on the errors page of the service menu. The same method of navigating pages applies, the errors scroll with the last error always at the top of the screen. The fault / data record function has three actions. Each record can contain a maximum of 50 faults. These are as follows Service required in 10 Hours Parts required for routine service 1234 Fuel Filter 1235 ir Filter 1236 Engine Oil Filter 1237 Hydraulic Filter Inclinometer records the slopes greater than 22. Engine records the engine shutdowns caused by overheat or loss of oil pressure. Service records hydraulic by-pass and missed service intervals. service engineer can reset the time to service. The part numbers for service items are stored within the memory, only numerical digits are stored. en-16

VISUL DISPLY LNGUGE MENU Language Menu English Deutsch Francais Danish Swedish Dutch When you access the language selection page, the checkmark appears next to the selected language. When the checkmark is moved up and down, the language does not change until button four is used to select and store the language. t that point the title bar changes to the new selected language. The options will always be in the correct language. English, Deutsche, Francais, Danish, Swedish and Dutch. en-17

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