Cooling Fan Operation - Ransomes MT503 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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COOLING FAN OPERATION __________________________________________

The MT503 is equipped with an engine cooling fan that can be reversed to clear debris from the hood intake
grilles.
The fan reversal function operates in one of three modes –
Disabled – The fan operates in normal forwards direction only and
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does not reverse at any time, either Manually or Automatically.
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Manual – The fan operates in normal forwards direction and only
reverses on demand when Button 3 on the display is pressed.
Timer – The fan operates in normal forwards direction and reverses
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automatically at set time period intervals. The fan can also be
reversed manually while set to Timer mode.
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The fan mode is selected via the Menu in the display as follows –
1. Press Button 4 twice to enter the Main Menu.
2. Use Button 3 to scroll to Settings followed by Button 4 to enter the
Settings Menu.
3. Use Button 3 to scroll to PIN followed by Button 4 to enter the Enter
PIN page.
4. Enter the Owner PIN (default 1001) to enter the PIN Menu page.
5. Use Button 3 to scroll to Fan Drive followed by Button 4 to enter the
Fan Drive Reverse page.
6. Buttons 2 & 3 can then be used to scroll to the desired mode setting
followed by Button 4 to set.
7. The Timer time interval is factory set to 30 minutes however can be
adjusted from 5 minutes to 40 minutes in 5 minute intervals using
Buttons 2 & 3, before exiting via Button 1.
Note:
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During a manual or automatic fan reversal a fan icon will be visible on the display screen.
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Fan rotation in normal forwards direction does not start until the engine reaches 70°C. Fan reversal is
only possible once the fan has started rotating.
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It is not possible for either a manual or automatic fan reversal to occur for the first 2 minutes following the
fan starting to rotate.
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If either a manual or automatic fan reversal cycle has just been completed, it will be necessary to wait 60
seconds before a further manual reversal can be requested.
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The fan can start unexpectedly while the engine is running. Always make sure that the correct PPE
Keep hands and loose-fitting clothing, jewellery or hair away from the fan at all times.
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is worn while cleaning or during maintenance of this vehicle.
WARNING
OPERATION 7
1234
123.4 Hours
P
TM
Fan Drive Reverse
Disabled
Manual
Timer [ 30 min ]
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