Ransomes MT383 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List page 4

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SECTION
Fitting Cutter Units ................................................ 64
Operation Of The Machine ................................... 64
Starting The Engine............................................... 65
Driving ................................................................... 65
Mowing ................................................................. 65
To Stop The Engine ............................................. 65
Unblocking Cutter Units......................................... 66
Backlapping.........................................................66-67
Cooling Fan Operation .......................................... 68
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flat bed .................. 69
Mowing On Slopes ................................................ 70
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance & Lubrication Chart .......................71-72
Fluid Requirements ...........................................70-72
Engine Oil ..........................................................71-72
Engine Service Interval ......................................73-74
Engine .................................................................. 75
Engine Lubrication ................................................ 76
Lubrication Of Cutting Units And Lift Arms ............ 77
Engine Alternator Belt ........................................... 78
Engine Coolant ....................................................78-79
Hydraulic System ................................................. 81
Hydraulic System Flushing ................................... 81
Hydraulic Test Port ............................................... 82
Hydraulic Filter ...................................................... 82
Fuel ...................................................................... 83
Fuel System .......................................................83-84
Fuel Pickup Filter .................................................. 85
Air Cleaner ........................................................... 85
Battery .................................................................. 86
Charge The Battery ............................................... 87
Engine Exhaust ..................................................... 87
Diesel Particulate Filter ........................................ 88
Hydraulic Hoses .................................................... 89
Tyres ..................................................................... 89
Wheel Mounting Procedure ................................... 90
Rear Hub Nut Lock - Application And Inspection 90
Wheel And Steering Alignment / Adjustment ....... 91
Steering Rod And Steering Link Check ................ 92
Machine Maintenance ........................................... 93
Folding ROPS ....................................................... 94
ADJUSTMENT
Traction Control Pedal .......................................... 95
Traction Boost / Weight Transfer Adjustment ....... 95
Cutting Cylinder To Bottom Blade Adjustment ..... 96
Cutting Cylinder Bearings...................................... 97
Rear Roll Bearings ................................................ 97
Cutting Cylinder Height Adjustment ..................... 97
General Instructions For Grammer Seats ............ 98
Seat (Grammer MSG85) ..................................... 100
Air Suspension Seat (Grammer MSG 75-521) .... 101
Weight Adjustment .............................................. 101
Fore/aft Adjustment ............................................. 101
Backrest Extension .............................................. 102
Lumbar Support.................................................... 102
Armrests ............................................................... 102
Armrest Adjustment .............................................. 103
Backrest Adjustment ............................................ 103
Maintenance ......................................................... 103
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ACCESSORIES
Rotary Beacon Kit ............................................... 104
Lighting Kit .......................................................... 104
Storage Basket Kit .............................................. 105
Tilt Sensor Technology (TST™) .......................... 105
Miscellaneous ..................................................... 106
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving General .................................... 106
QUALITY OF CUT
Quality Of Cut Problem Solving .......................... 107
The Step Cut ....................................................... 108
Scalping .............................................................. 109
Stragglers ............................................................ 110
Streaks ................................................................ 111
Windrowing ......................................................... 112
Mismatched Cutter Unit........................................ 113
Notes.................................................................... 114
FUSES AND RELAYS
Electrical Fuses & Relays ................................115-116
TORQUES
Torques ............................................................... 117
GUARANTEE
Warranty .............................................................. 118
Service ................................................................. 118
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