Operation Of The Machine; Starting The Engine; Driving - Ransomes Highway 3 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 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 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.
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, return key to the OFF position and try again.
NOTES:
• If the engine fails to start after two attempts, wait 20 seconds and try again.
• The starter motor should never be run continuously for longer than 30 seconds or it may fail.
• If the red LED's on the display flash whilst starting one of the safety interlock switches has not been set
correctly.

7.7 DRIVING ____________________________________________________________

• Release brake - Make sure the parking brake is
released before attempting to go forward or reverse.
• Forward - Gently depress the top A of the FWD/REV
foot pedal to reach desired ground speed.
• Reverse - Gently depress the bottom B of the FWD/
REV foot pedal to reach desired ground speed.
• To stop - Gently return the FWD/REV foot pedal to
the neutral position.
• To hold the vehicle stationary on a slope it may be
necessary to apply a certain amount of reverse
traction.
NOTES:
• Use complete foot to operate both forward and
reverse.
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B
A