Operation Of The Machine; Starting The Engine; Driving; Mowing - Ransomes HR3300T Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

7 OPERATION
7.5

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

Read the Safety Instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Check and adjust tyre pressure, if necessary,
see section 4.2 Specification.
• Add diesel fuel to tank if neccesary.
• Check engine oil and top-up, if necessary.
• Check radiator coolant and top-up, if
necessary (50% antifreeze solution).
• Make sure you understand the information
contained in the previous sections.
7.6

STARTING THE ENGINE

The following procedure is for starting cold engines.
1. Ensure the FWD/REV pedal is in the neutral
position, the mow switch is off, the throttle
setting is in a mid position and the parking
brake is applied.
2. Turn the ignition switch fully clockwise and
hold until the engine starts (approximately 5-
10 sec.)
3. The glow plugs are auto timed depending on
the coolant temperature for operating the
starter motor (This should only take a few
seconds)
4. When the engine starts, release the key
immediately and it will return to the RUN
position.
5. If the engine does not start, preheat the glow
plugs and try again.
NOTES:
• If the engine fails to start after two attempts
(with preheat if necessary), wait 20 seconds
and try again.
• The starter motor should never be run
continuously for longer than 30 seconds or it
may fail.
7.7

DRIVING

• Release brake - Make sure the parking brake
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is released before attempting to go forward or
reverse.
• Forward - Gently depress the top of the FWD/
REV foot pedal to reach desired ground
speed.
• Reverse - Gently depress the bottom of the
FWD/REV foot pedal to reach desired ground
speed.
• To stop - Gently return the FWD/REV foot
pedal to the neutral position.
NOTES:
• Use complete foot to operate both forward and
reverse.
• Do not move pedal suddenly–always operate
slowly and smoothly. Never move pedal
violently from forward to reverse or vice versa.
• Always keep foot firmly on the foot pedal–a too
relaxed foot control may result in a jerky
motion.
7.8

MOWING

1. Lower the cutting unit with the joystick.
2. Ensure speed limiter is in mow position.
(Cutting at a higher speed could be dangerous
and may not give the required finish.)
3. Engage the cutting mechanism by pushing on
the lower half of cutting unit switch.
4. Release the parking brake and begin driving
forward.
NOTE: Always set the throttle to full engine revs. for
mowing, even when the grass is heavy. When the
engine is labouring, reduce forward speed by easing
back on the FWD/REV foot pedal. A performance
indicator lamp on the control pod will illuminate red as
the cutter deck starts to labour.
7.9

TO STOP THE ENGINE

1. Disengage drive to the cutting units with the
cutting unit switch.
2. Remove foot from the FWD/REV pedal.
3. Set the parking brake.