Traction Control Pedal; Traction Boost / Weight Transfer Adjustment - Ransomes MT383 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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9.1

TRACTION CONTROL PEDAL _______________________________________

The LPV transmission pump has an internal neutralizing
mechanism which cannot be adjusted. If the machine does
however creep carry out the following.
1.
Lift and support machine with both front and rear wheels
off the ground and free to rotate.
2.
Remove ball joint from pump lever to allow pump to
neutralize. (A)
3.
Start engine, manually move the pump control lever and
release to ensure wheels stop rotating.
4.
Operate foot pedal to ensure cable is free.
5.
Reattach ball joint to pump lever.
6.
Move the foot pedal in forward & reverse directions to
ensure there is no creep in neutral position.
9.2
TRACTION BOOST / WEIGHT
TRANSFER ADJUSTMENT
Traction Boost / Weight Transfer function allows the
operator to transfer ground pressure from the cutting
units to the wheels, assisting either the ground following
of cutting units or the traction of the wheels when
required.
The Weight Transfer can be adjusted on the lift valve
and is accessible from under the operators platform via
the removable access panel or from under the machine
To adjust.
1.
Loosen the locknut A.
2.
Using an Allen key B, rotate the spool shaft in the
direction D to increase the Weight Transfer to the drive
wheels. To decrease the Weight Transfer to the drive wheels, rotate the shaft in direction C. When the traction
control button is operated on the control pod, the weight distribution you have set will engage. Use the Transfer
to adjust for the cutting unit movement on rough ground and for traction on slopes. To set the Weight Transfer,
use 1/4-turn at a time then test the Weight Transfe
!
WARNING
Properly support raised machinery with Axle stands
ADJUSTMENTS 9
B
A
C
D
A
B
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