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- Page 1 CG161 COMPACT GARDEN TRACTOR OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS RANSOMES Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG Publication No. 24077G (rev.1) (RSJ 001 071997)
- Page 3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This operator’s manual has been prepared to provide the information you need to correctly assemble, operate and maintain your tractor. For maximum satisfaction carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Should you ever need repair parts or service contact your RANSOMES TRACTOR DEALER. Be sure safety precautions are observed.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTION ... 3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ... 7 SEAT ... 7 INSTRUMENT PANEL ... 7 HAND THROTTLE CONTROLS ... 8 BRAKE CONTROLS ... 8 H.S.T CONTROLS & GEARSHIFT ... 9 P.T.O. AND HYDRAULIC LIFT CONTROLS ... 10 STEERING WHEEL ... 11 OPERATION ... -
Page 5: Safety Precaution
SAFETY SAFETY RULES Please pay particular attention to all boxed- parts in the text which have the sign This sign warns you to be careful when carrying out certain functions. DANGER: Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed. WARNING: indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death could re suit if instructions are... - Page 6 SAFETY PREPARATION While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.) WARNING: - Engine fuel is highly flammable: Store fuel in containers specifically designed...
- Page 7 SAFETY Before leaving the operator’s position: Disengage the blades and lower the Cutter Deck. Charge into neutral and set the parking brake. Stop the engine and remove the key. Disengage blades, stop the engine and remove key: Before carrying out any work beneath the cutting deck or unclogging the chute;...
- Page 8 SAFETY Take care as the rotation of one blade can cause the other blade to turn. When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting means. The ignition key must never be left inserted in the machine, or where children or persons not familiar to the machine may reach them.
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Page 9: Controls And Instruments
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS SEAT The seat is adjustable to obtain the most comfortable position To move the seat fore and aft, move the seat release lever upward and slide the seat fore or aft as desired, Figure 1. Figure 1 - Tractor Seat INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT SWITCH The light switch, shown in Figure 2, is located on... -
Page 10: Hand Throttle Controls
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS The engine temperature, oil pressure, glow plug and charge indicator warning lights are located as shown in Figure 3, When the key start switch is turned “ON” the oil pressure and charge lights come on. After the engine has been started, the lights should go out within a few seconds. -
Page 11: Controls & Gearshift
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS Figure 5 - Brake Controls To apply the parking brake: Pull up the parking brake latch while depressing the brake pedal. The pawl on the control will engage the teeth on the brake pedal and will retain the pedal in the applied position. -
Page 12: And Hydraulic Lift Controls
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS GEARSHIFT - RANGE SHIFT LEVER The range shift lever, on the left side of the fender, shown in Figure 7, can be shifted when the H.S. T foot pedal is in the Neutral position, to High range “H”, Low range “L”... -
Page 13: Steering Wheel
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS NOTE: The lift control lever must be placed in the “LOCK” position to start the engine. NOTE: The hydraulic oil flows to the power steering system first so that the mid mounted equipment may not raise when operating the power steering, even if the lift control lever has been moved to the RAISE position. -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURES Your RANSOMES Tractor will provide long and dependable service if given proper care during the 50-hour break-in period During the first 50 hours of operation: Avoid “lugging” the engine. Operating in too high a gear under heavy load may cause engine “lugging”, which is indicated when the engine will not respond to a throttle increase. -
Page 15: Stopping The Engine
OPERATION If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off starter immediately. Do not make further attempts to start the engine until the condition is corrected. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES Your RANSOMES tractor is equipped with three interlock switches, P T 0 clutch lever, brake and seat. -
Page 16: Operating The Hydrostatic Transmission
OPERATION OPERATING THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION The hydrostatic transmission is controlled by the H.S.T.foot pedal, speed control lever, shown in Figure 13. and range shift lever shown in Figure 7. Figure 13 - HST Controls When operating the range shift lever, place the H.S. T. -
Page 17: Drawbar
OPERATION DRAWBAR Warning: Pull only from drawbar. Pulling from any other point can cause rear overturn The maximum drawbar load Pulling - load: 340 kg Vertical - load: 140 kg Towing Towing this machine, set the gear shift lever to the neutral position. -
Page 18: Lubrication And Maintenance
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Page 19: Lubrication And Maintenance Chart
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE ITEMS Radiator Coolant Engine Oil Level Air Cleaner Belt T ension Transmission and Rear Axle Oil Battery Air Cleaner Element HST Line Filter HST Suction Filter Transmission and Rear Axle Oil Engine Oil Fan Belt Fuel Filter DRAIN Tyres... -
Page 20: Fuel And Lubricants
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE FUEL AND LUBRICANTS FUEL (DIESEL Type of fuel to use When operating in temperatures above 20~F (- 6.7C), use diesel fuel oil No.2-D with a minimum cetane rating of 40. When operating in temperatures below 20F (-6.7C), use diesel fuel oil No. 1 -D with a minimum cetane rating of 40. - Page 21 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE...
- Page 22 Engine Crankcase - Service Grade SF/CD Lubrication Fittings - NLGI GRADE 2 EP GREASE WITH LITHIUM SOAP NOTE: SHIBAURA Tractor engine oil is a super premium, heavy-duty engine oil compounded specifically to meet the rigid requirements of RANSOMES Tractor engines. SHIBAURA engine oil exceeds both SF and CD requirements.
- Page 23 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT After lubrication and maintenance before operating. must close and lock the hood FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE PROCEDURES ENGINE Checking Oil Level : Check the engine oil level daily or every 10 hours. With the tractor standing level, and after the engine has been stopped for a period of time, check the oil level with the dipstick, Figure 15.
- Page 24 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Unscrew the oil filter, Figure 18, catching the used oil in a suitable container placed below the filter. Discard the filter. Figure 18 - Engine Oil Filter Coat the gasket on the new filter with a film of oil.
- Page 25 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 24 - Fuel pre-filter Draining Fuel Place the tractor standing level and keeping away from fire. Provide a suitable pan to catch fuel under the fuel pump located at the rear left hand side of the tractor. Disconnect inlet side hose of fuel pump, Figure 24 and catch the fuel in the pan.
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Page 26: Hydraulic System
AIR CLEANER Checking Dirt Level : Check the dirt level of filter element daily or every 10 hours, Figure 27 - Air Cleaner - Disassembled Clean the element every 25 hours of service. Loosen the mounting bolt, Figure 27. Remove the filter element from the body. Pat the sides of the element with the palm of the hand to remove dust trapped in the pleats. - Page 27 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 29 - Transmission, Rear Axle and Hydraulic System Oil Level Dipstick / Filler Plug Changing Oil: Change the oil every 200 hours. With the oil at normal operating temperature, drain the oil by removing the transmission and rear axle drain plug, Figure 30.
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Page 28: General Maintenance
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION FITTINGS The following lubrication points (refer to the Lubrication Chart, page 28 or 30) require the application of a good quality grease every 50 hours. In extremely dirty conditions, lubrication should be more often. Refer to page 35 for the type of grease that should be used. - Page 29 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE After the coolant has drained, place a water hose in the radiator filler neck and run water through the system with the engine running. Make sure water is flowing from the block drain valve before starting the engine. When the water flowing from the drain valve is free of discoloration and sediment, stop the engine and remove the hose.
- Page 30 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Do not remove the thermostat in an attempt to improve the cooling. This will cause the engine to run below normal working temperatures, resulting in excessive engine wear. If it ever becomes necessary to install a new thermostat, it should be positioned in the recess of the water outlet connection so that the heat element (spring end) will be in the cylinder head of the...
- Page 31 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE BATTERY Keep the battery connections tight and free of corrosion. An ammonia or baking soda-water solution is good for washing the outside surface and terminals of the battery. Make sure the solution does not enter the battery. After cleaning, wash the battery with clean water.
- Page 32 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Figure 41 - Alternator VOLTAGE REGULATOR / RECTIFIER The voltage regulator (Figure 44) automatically controls the alternator charging rate. No attempt should be made to adjust the setting of the regulator. If the charge indicator warning light indicates that the alternator is not charging the battery, check the wiring connections and/or fan belt.
- Page 33 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS To change an instrument bulb: Pull out the socket downward from the light holder. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing in and twisting counter-clockwise. Assemble the socket with new bulb and install the socket to the light holder reversing the above procedure.
- Page 34 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT Loosen the lock nut on the brake rod and remove the spring from the long nut, Figure Screw the long nut and adjusting nut until the brake pedal travel becomes 25-4Omm. Attach the spring to the long nut, and make sure the pedal maintains the travel as the above.
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Page 35: Tractor Storage
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE PTO SAFETY SWITCH ADJUSTMENT If the engine will not start because the PTO safety switch requires adjustment, adjust the switch as follows: Stop the engine and remove the starter key. Remove the access panel. Move the PTO clutch lever slightly toward the “ON”... - Page 36 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Run the engine for 10 minutes to ensure complete distribution of the special oil through the injection pump and fuel injectors. There is no need to remove the injector nozzles. Fill the fuel tank with No.1 diesel fuel. IMPORTANT: Do not use No.2 diesel fuel for winter storage because of wax separation and setting at low temperatures.
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Page 37: General Toroue Specification Table
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE (Revised 2-74) USE THE FOLLOWING TORQUES WHEN SPECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN NOTE: These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier, dry, or when lubricated with normal engine oil. They do not apply if special graphite or moly disulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The specifications on the following pages are provided for your information. For additional information, see your RANSOMES Dealer. Properly Maintained Equipment is Safe Equipment RANSOMES, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the right, to make changes in design and specifications at any time without notice and without obligation to modify units previously built.”... - Page 39 SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Type Shibaura E673 Horsepower (SAE J1349) 16(11.9kw) Number of Cylinders Bore 2.64 in.(6.7cm) Stroke 2.52 in.(6.4cm) Displacement 41.3 cu. in. (676cc) Compression Ratio 23.5 to 1 Firing Order 1-2-3 Low Idle Speed 1400-1500 rpm Maximum Speed: High Idle...
- Page 40 SPECIFICATIONS TYRES Front: Standard (TURF) 16x6.50-8 G2 2PR Rear: Standard (TURF) 23x10.50-12 G2 2PR LUBRICANTS Engine Oil Temperature Viscosity Grade and API Class Year Around SAE 10w30, 10w40 SF/CD Below 32°C SAE 10w SF/CD (0°F) 32 to 50°F SAE 20w SF/CD (0 - 10°C) Above 50°F SAE 30w SF/CD...
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Page 42: Safety Decals
SAFETY DECALS In the event that decals become damaged or illegible, they should be replaced with new decals at their original position. Replacement decals are available from your RANSOMES Tractor Dealer. CAUTION - Battery PART NO. - SBA-390193110 LOCATION - Inside of front hood CAUTION - PTO cap PART NO, - SBA-390193070 LOCATION - On the master shield... - Page 43 SAFETY DECALS WARNING - TO JUMP START PART NO - SBA-490990571 LOCATION - Inside of hood WARNING - Caution for road running PART NO. - SBA-3901g3210 LOCATION - L.H. fender WARNING - Keep hands and clothing away from rotating fan . PART NO.
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Page 44: Instruction Decals
INSTRUCTION DECALS Range Selector Lever - Hydrostatic PART NO. - SBA-39017190Q LOCATION Centre of L. H. fender Four-Wheel Drive Control Lever PART NO. - SBA-390170630 LOCATION - right and below seat Range Selector Lever - Manual PART NO. - 5BA-390171890 LOCATION - Centre of L. - Page 45 INSTRUCTION DECALS Starter Switch PART NO. SBA-390194290 LOCATION Starter Switch right side of instrument panel Speed Set Control Instruments PART NO, - SBA-390194320 LOCATION - On steering cowl below dash Ground Speed Diagram - Single PTO PART NO. - SBA-390171920 LOCATION - Centre of L.
- Page 46 INSTRUCTION DECALS Row Control valve PART NO. - SBA-390370290 LOCATION - Top of flow control knob Power Steering Fluid PART NO. - SBA-390230130 LOCATION - Top of P.S. reservoir Fuel Oil PART NO. - SBA-390192910 LOCATION - On the front hood HYD Manifold Operation See Operator S Manual PART NO - SBA-390192850...
- Page 47 INSTRUCTION DECALS Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals PART NO. - SBA-390194651 LOCATION - On inside of hood USAGE - Tractors that are to be stored PART NO, - SBA-390190300 LOCATION - On plastic block Installing Pedal Spacer PART NO. - SBA-390190290 LOCATION - On plastic block...
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Page 50: Hour Service
PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK AND ADJUST AS REQUIRED INOPERATIVE SERVICE CHECKS 1. Tire pressure ... 2. Air cleaner element and hose connections ... 3. Radiator coolant level ... 4. Fan belt tension ... 5. Battery cleanliness, vent openings, electrolyte level, and charge ... 6. - Page 52 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK AND ADJUST AS REQUIRED INOPERATIVE SERVICE CHECKS 1. Tire pressure ... 2. Air cleaner element and hose connections ... 3. Radiator coolant level ... 4. Fan belt tension ... 5. Battery cleanliness, vent openings, electrolyte level, and charge ... 6.
- Page 54 The following warning is for users of this product in California USA and is as required by proposition 65. CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.