Introduction; Important - Ransomes Highway 3 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION

2.1 IMPORTANT _________________________________________________________

The Ransomes Highway 3 is a diesel powered self propelled reel mower. Using hydraulic systems for traction
drive, cutting unit lift and lower, cutting unit drives and steering.
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated
and maintained.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both new
and second-hand machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the
machine.
This machine is designed solely for use as a grass cutting machine operating within the parameters listed in the
specification pages. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and
strict adherence to the conditions of operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also
constitute essential elements of the intended use.
Before attempting to operate this machine, ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make
themselves thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine,
and all road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting
damage or injury.
It is important that during the life of the machine wearing and replaceable parts are disposed of in an
environmentally responsible way using the resources available in the country where it is used. There are
guidelines in this manual for the eventual decommissioning of the mower once it has no further use.
Use only Ransomes Jacobsen Genuine spare parts to ensure the control of EC compliance
2006/42/EC
These are the Original instructions verified by Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
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