Operation Of The Machine - Ransomes Super Certes 51 Maintenance And Parts 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

7.4 OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

Read the Safety Instructions.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE FOR THE FIRST
TIME
1. Remove the sump filler cap and with the
machine on level ground check to see if
sump is filled with oil, if not fill sump up to
the top of the filler hole threads with a
recommended engine oil.
2. Fill the petrol tank with fresh regular grade
lead free petrol.
3. Lubricate the machine (as recommended in
section 11).
TO START THE ENGINE
1. Ensure that the cylinder clutch is
disengaged.
2. Turn fuel tap to 'ON' position.
3. Ensure that the Parking Brake is engaged.
4. Move the choke lever to the START
position.
5. Set the ignition cutout switch to the 'ON'
position.
6. Pull the rope operated recoil starter fully to
start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil
slowly before releasing the handle.
7. Move the choke lever to the RUNNING
position.
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SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
WARNING
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE
TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Disengage the Operator Presence
System, set the ignition cutout switch to
the 'OFF' position and disengage cylinder
clutch.
IMPORTANT If machine is being left over night or
stored turn the fuel tap to the 'OFF' position.
NOTE: DO NOT allow the engine to idle for
long periods.
TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY
Keep the machine clean, to avoid grass clippings
dropping on to the turf.
Ensure that the concave is set correctly to deliver
grass clippings into the grass box.
Clear any build up of grass on the front roll etc. when
emptying the grass box.
Keep the space between the rear roll, top deck and
concave clean.
Do not leave the cylinder running when the machine
is stationery as this will bruise the grass.