Download
Share
Print this page
Ransomes T-PLEX 285 Operator Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Ransomes Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. T-PLEX 285
  6. Operator instructions manual
Ransomes T-PLEX 285 Operator Instructions Manual

Ransomes T-PLEX 285 Operator Instructions Manual

Triple mower fitted with floating heads series: se
Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG
Publication No.23996G
(RSJ 001 061998)

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the T-PLEX 285 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Ransomes T-PLEX 285

Summary of Contents for Ransomes T-PLEX 285

  • Page 1 Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG Publication No.23996G (RSJ 001 061998)
  • Page 4 I I I I I...

  • Page 13: Engine Specification

    ENGINE SPECIFICATION ENGINE SPECIFICATION ENGINE SPECIFICATION ENGINE SPECIFICATION ENGINE SPECIFICATION MACHINE SPECIFICATION MACHINE SPECIFICATION MACHINE SPECIFICATION MACHINE SPECIFICATION MACHINE SPECIFICATION DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 14 I I I I I...
  • Page 15 Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Oil Viscosity Oil Viscosity Oil Viscosity Oil Viscosity Oil Viscosity ABOVE 25°C (77°F) SAE 30 or SAE10W-30 SAE10W-40 0°C to 25°C (32°F to 77°F) SAE 20 or SAE10W-30 SAE10W-40 BELOW 0°C (32°F) SAE 10W or SAE10W-30 SAE10W-40...
  • Page 16 I I I I I...
  • Page 17 Fig.2 Fig.3 UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL (B Fig.5) UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL (B Fig.5) UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL (B Fig.5) UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL (B Fig.5) UNIT COUNTERBALANCE CONTROL (B Fig.5) Cutting unit ground pressure can be varied within preset limits and is controlled by the handwheel on the left hand Fig.4 side of the operators seat next to the lift / lower levers.
  • Page 18 I I I I I...
  • Page 19 Fig.6 Fig.7 Fig.8...
  • Page 20 I I I I I...
  • Page 21 Fig.9 Fig.9A The fuse and relay box is situated under the seat plate. To gain access to the fuses and relays raise the seat and remove cover from the fuse and relay box.
  • Page 22 I I I I I...
  • Page 23 OPERA OPERATION OF OPERA TION OF TION OF THE TION OF OPERA OPERA TION OF CHINE CHINE MACHINE CHINE CHINE Read the Safety Instructions. Before starting the engine it will be necessary to fill Fig.10 the fuel tank (A Fig.10 ) with Diesel fuel, fill the engine sump through the filler (A Fig.11) with oil and fill the radiator (A Fig.12) and expansion bottle (A Fig.13) with a 50% antifreeze solution.
  • Page 24 I I I I I...
  • Page 25 BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED BEFORE THE ENGINE CAN BE STARTED Ensure, the seat is adjusted correctly for the operators weight. Ensure the transmission footpedal is in its neutral positions.
  • Page 26 I I I I I...
  • Page 27 TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING TRANSPORTING Transport speed is for good even surface use only. Transport speed is for good even surface use only. Transport speed is for good even surface use only. Transport speed is for good even surface use only. Transport speed is for good even surface use only.
  • Page 28 I I I I I...
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE...
  • Page 30 I I I I I...
  • Page 31 Fig.18 Fig.19 Fig.20 Fig.20A...
  • Page 32 I I I I I...
  • Page 33 Fig.21...
  • Page 34 I I I I I...
  • Page 36 I I I I I Giornal- Settima- Prime Prime Ogni Ogni Ogni Ogni mente nalmente Ogni Ogni 8 Ore 40 Ore MOTORE Controllare il livello dell’olio Cambiare l’olio Pulire l’elemento del filtro dell’aria Cambiare l’elemento del filtro dell’aria Cambiare la cartuccia del filtro dell’olio Sostituire i filtri del carburante Controllare la tensione della cinghia del ventilatore...
  • Page 37 Ensim- Ensim- Päivittäi Viikoitt Joka Joka Joka Joka mäisten mäisten Joka Joka jälkeen jälkeen jälkeen jälkeen jälkeen jälkeen tunnin tunnin MÖOTTORI Tarkasta öljytaso Vaihda öljy Puhdista ilmansuodinpanos Vaihda ilmansuodinpanos Vaihda öljynsuodinpanos Vaihda polttoainesuotimet uusiin Tarkasta tuuletinhihnan kireys * tai joka 6 puhdistuksen jälkeen KONE Tarkasta rengaspaine Tarkasta hydraulinestetaso...

  • Page 38: Cutting Performance (Area)

    The cuts per metre (cuts per yard) are dependant upon the forward speed of the machine. CUTTING RATIO (METRIC) CUTTING RATIO (METRIC) CUTTING RATIO (METRIC) CUTTING RATIO (METRIC) CUTTING RATIO (METRIC) Forward cuts per metre speeds km/hr. 5-Knife 7-Knife 11-Knife CUTTING RATIO (IMPERIAL) CUTTING RATIO (IMPERIAL) CUTTING RATIO (IMPERIAL)
  • Page 39 I I I I I MAAIVERHOUDING (METRISCH) MAAIVERHOUDING (METRISCH) MAAIVERHOUDING (METRISCH) MAAIVERHOUDING (METRISCH) MAAIVERHOUDING (METRISCH) Voorwaartse snelheid km/u 5-messen 7-messen 11messen...
  • Page 40 NOMBRE DE COUPES/METRE) NOMBRE DE COUPES/METRE) NOMBRE DE COUPES/METRE) NOMBRE DE COUPES/METRE) NOMBRE DE COUPES/METRE) COUPES/METRE VITESSE D'AVANCC. km/hr 5 CTX 7 CTX 11 CTX...
  • Page 41 Read the safety instructions Before starting the engine for the first time lubricate all points . For recommended lubricants see page 14. ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE ENGINE Fig.22 Daily (every 8 working hours) Daily (every 8 working hours) Daily (every 8 working hours) Daily (every 8 working hours) Daily (every 8 working hours) Check level of oil in sump.
  • Page 42 I I I I I Lue turvaohjeet...
  • Page 43 MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Hydraulic Fluid: Check level of hydraulic oil in the tank. The level of oil should be maintained so it is visible in the bottom of the filter basket.
  • Page 44 I I I I I Voitele seuraavat pisteet käyttämällä Shell 1. Lubrificare i seguenti punti con grasso Shell Retinax 'A' -rasvaa. Retinax 'A': Nostovarsitappien etuosa (A kuva 26). Perni dei bracci di sollevamento anteriori (A Fig. Nostovarsitappien takaosa (A kuva 27). Leikkuuyksikkötappien etuosa (H kuva 28).
  • Page 46 I I I I I...
  • Page 47 Read the safety instructions NOTE: Before using the machine for the first time check that the tyre pressures are correct. ENGINE: ENGINE: ENGINE: ENGINE: ENGINE: Fig.33 Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Daily (Every 8 working hours) Radiator:...
  • Page 48 I I I I I...
  • Page 49 Every 400 working hours Every 400 working hours Every 400 working hours Every 400 working hours Every 400 working hours Replace fuel filter element Unscrew locking ring and remove filter element (A Fig.35) and discard. Place new filter element in filter bowl locating on spring.
  • Page 50 I I I I I...
  • Page 51 REMOVAL OF CUTTING UNIT HYDRAULIC MOTOR REMOVAL OF CUTTING UNIT HYDRAULIC MOTOR REMOVAL OF CUTTING UNIT HYDRAULIC MOTOR REMOVAL OF CUTTING UNIT HYDRAULIC MOTOR REMOVAL OF CUTTING UNIT HYDRAULIC MOTOR (Fig.38) (Fig.38) (Fig.38) (Fig.38) (Fig.38) To remove the hydraulic motor remove the screw (E) & nut (G) on the mounting stud holding the motor (B) to the drive housing (D).
  • Page 52 I I I I I...
  • Page 53 Read the safety instructions FAN BELT TENSION FAN BELT TENSION FAN BELT TENSION FAN BELT TENSION FAN BELT TENSION The tension on the belt is correct when the belt can be depressed 7 to 9mm (0.28 - 0.35in) under a load of Fig.39 10kgf (22lbs) midway between the crankshaft pulley and the alternator pulley.
  • Page 54 I I I I I...
  • Page 55 Fig.43 Fig.43A...
  • Page 56 I I I I I...
  • Page 58 I I I I I...
  • Page 60 I I I I I...
  • Page 61 BACKLAPPING BACKLAPPING BACKLAPPING BACKLAPPING BACKLAPPING The keen edges of the spiral cutters can be maintained by backlapping. With the units in the lowered position proceed as follows: Smear the edges of the spiral cutters with a medium grade of carborundum paste.* Lift seat and move cutting cylinder direction control valve lever toward the front of the machine to enable reverse rotation.
  • Page 62 I I I I I...
  • Page 63 SEAT SEAT SEAT SEAT SEAT The seat can be adjusted for operator's weight and leg reach to provide a comfortable position for operating the machine. 1. ADJUSTMENT FOR OPERATOR WEIGHT The seat is adjustable for operator weights between 50Kgs (110lbs) and 130Kgs (285lbs). To Adjust: Fig.46 The position of the adjusting lever and weight gauge...
  • Page 64 I I I I I...
  • Page 65 MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE MACHINE The machine should be thoroughly cleaned down to remove all accumulations of grass clippings and debris. HYDRAULIC TANK (Fig.48) HYDRAULIC TANK (Fig.48) HYDRAULIC TANK (Fig.48) HYDRAULIC TANK (Fig.48) HYDRAULIC TANK (Fig.48) Fig.48 Drain oil from hydraulic tank by removing drain plug (A).
  • Page 66 I I I I I...
  • Page 67 Fig.52...
  • Page 68 HYDRA HYDRA ULIC CIRCUIT ULIC CIRCUIT HYDRA HYDRA HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ULIC CIRCUIT ULIC CIRCUIT HYDRA HYDRA ULIPIIRI ULIPIIRI HYDRA HYDRA HYDRAULIPIIRI ULIPIIRI ULIPIIRI...
  • Page 69 Fig.53...

  • Page 70: Electrical Circuit Engine And Safety

    ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ENGINE AND SAFETY ENGINE AND SAFETY ENGINE AND SAFETY ENGINE AND SAFETY ENGINE AND SAFETY Fig.53 Battery Fuse Starter motor and solenoid Fuse Alternator Fuse Regulator Fuse Hourmeter Engine over temperature warning lamp Diode Heater warning lamp Diode...
  • Page 71 Fig.53...
  • Page 72 I I I I I...
  • Page 73 Fig.53...
  • Page 75 Fig.54...
  • Page 76 Fig.54 Fuse 10amp CABLE COLOUR CODE Fuse 10 amp Fuse 15 amp Green Fuse 30 amp Orange Grey Relay (Seat switch) Black Relay (Mow, fwd/rev switch) White Relay (Mow circuit) Pink Violet Protected circuits Yellow Fuse 1 Warning lamps, fuel pump, safety circuit Blue Fuse 2 Starter solenoid...
  • Page 80 I I I I I...
  • Page 81 T T T T T AKUU AKUU AKUU AKUU AKUU MYYNTI & HUOL MYYNTI & HUOL MYYNTI & HUOLT T T T T O O O O O MYYNTI & HUOL MYYNTI & HUOL...