Ransomes MP655 Quick Start Manual page 12

QUICK START GUIDE
HOW TO MOW
1. Release any transport locks and lower
the cutting units with the joysticks.
2. To engage the cutting mechanism,
press the upper half of the cutting unit
switch, found on the control panel.
3. Release the parking brake and drive in
a forward direction.
4. Set a speed compatible with the surface
and gradient you are cutting. When you
operate at speed, danger is increased
and the quality of cut will be
compromised.
Always set the throttle to the maximum engine speed. If you find wet or thick grass
difficult to cut, decrease the forward speed to increase hydraulic pressure to the
When the optional Stability Warning
System is installed (TST)
If the slope angle reaches 25º, the screen
shows this warning. The display indicates
that the cutting units stop and deck lift / lower
is prevented. A continuous audible warning
is given and the red LED's flash
continuously. The warning continues until
the machine is driven to an area of less than
16º
Always set the throttle to maximum engine speed to cut the grass. When the grass
is heavy or the engine is under stress, decrease forward speed on the forward/
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NOTE
cutting motors.
NOTE
reverse foot pedal.
MOWING