Starting The Engine; Driving - Ransomes HR3806 Safety And Operation Manual

7 OPERATION
9. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read Section 3.7. Use caution when operating near drop
off points.
10. Never use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a brush to remove grass clippings from blades.
Blades are extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries
OPERATION OF THE
MACHINE
Read the Safety Instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Check and adjust tyre pressure, if
necessary, see specifications.
• Add diesel fuel to tank if necessary.
• 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 proceeding General
Instructions and Instruments & Controls
sections.
7.5

STARTING THE ENGINE

The following procedure is for starting cold engines.
1. Ensure the FWD/RVS pedal is in the
neutral position, the speed limiter is in the
transport position, the mow switch off, the
throttle setting is in a mid position and the
parking brake is applied.
2. Turn the ignition switch to position No.2
and hold until the glow plug light goes off
(5-10 sec.)
3. Turn ignition key fully clockwise to the
start position and operate the starter motor
until the engine starts (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.
GB-20
WARNING
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
RANSOMES HR3806 Series: DZ
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
NOTES:
• Warm engine - When the engine is warm
because of surrounding temperature or
recent operation, step No.2 of the cold
engine starting procedure may be skipped
(no need to preheat glow plugs).
• If the engine fails to start after two tries
(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.
7.6

DRIVING

• Release brake - Make sure the parking
brake is released before attempting to go
forward or reverse.
• Forward - Gently depress the top plate of
the FWD/RVS foot pedal to reach desired
ground speed.
• Reverse - Gently depress the bottom
plate of the FWD/RVS foot pedal to reach
desired ground speed.
• To stop - Gently return the FWD/RVS 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.