Mowing; To Stop The Engine; Unblocking Cutter Units - Ransomes MT503 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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7.9

MOWING _________________________________________________________

1. Ensure vehicle is set in either Manual or Automatic mode.(Section 6.5.2)
2. Lower the required cutting units.
3. Engage the cutting mechanism by pressing the cutting PTO switch forward
4. Release the Park Brake and begin driving forward.
NOTE: Always set the throttle to full engine revs for mowing. When the engine is labouring, reduce forward speed
by easing back on the FWD/REV foot pedal. A performance indicator lamp on the control pod will illuminate red
as the engine starts to labour.
7.10

TO STOP THE ENGINE ______________________________________________

1. Disengage drive to the cutting units with the cutting unit / PTO switch.
2. Remove foot from the FWD/REV pedal.
3. Set the Park Brake.
4. Move the throttle control lever to the SLOW position.
5. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
7.11

UNBLOCKING CUTTER UNITS _______________________________________

It is important to note: there will be remaining hydraulic pressure within the system that can cause the cutting
cylinders to rotate when the obstruction is removed. Therefore keep your hands, feet and clothing away from
HOW TO REMOVE A BLOCKAGE FROM CUTTING UNITS
1)
With the cutting units running, Press Button one on the Display screen.
This will Reverse the directional drive of the cutting units for three
seconds to assist in clearing obstruction.
In the event that this does not remove the blockage proceed to step 2.
2)
Disengage the power to the cutting units with the cutting unit PTO
switch. When all rotation has stopped, lift the cutting units into the
transport position.
3)
Move the machine to a flat level surface.
4)
Set the parking brake.
5)
Move the throttle control lever to the slow position.
6)
Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.
7)
Use the Ransomes Jacobsen "Cutting Unit Tool" part number 4184540, or stout stick, put into the cylinder
between the blades.
8)
Rotate the cylinder with either the "Cutting Unit Tool" or "Stout Stick" until the obstruction has
been removed.
9)
Inspect all the cutting surfaces for damage, when necessary replace the damaged components.
!
CAUTION
cutting units at all times. Wear appropriate PPE.
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