Starting The Engine; Driving; Mowing; To Stop The Engine - Ransomes HIGHWAY 2130 Safety And Operation Manual

7 OPERATION
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7.4 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.) Diesel only
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.
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.
7.5

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.
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• Always keep foot firmly on the foot pedal–
a too relaxed foot control may result in a
jerky motion.
7.6

MOWING

1. Lower the reels with the cutting unit lift
control.
2. Ensure speed limiter is in mow position
3. Engage the cutting mechanism by
pushing on the lower half of cutting unit
switch and operating the floor mounted
switch.
3. Release the parking brake and begin
driving forward.
NOTE: Always set the throttle to full for mowing,
even when the grass is heavy. When the
engine is labouring, reduce forward
speed by easing up on the FWD/RVS
foot pedal.
WARNING
Cutting Unit Transport Latches are a
Secondary Safety Devise.
When Transporting the machine the
Cutting units should be held in the
Transport position on the Hydraulics
with the Transport Latches Engaged.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Whilst seated in the driving position
With the engine at operating speed
raise the cutting units fully by
operating lift levers, return the lever to
the neutral position.
DO NOT move the lever into the
lower position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. Transport latches can now be
engaged or released.
Before releasing transport latches
it is important that all cutting units
are fully raised.
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