Important Note Do Not Tow The Machine - Ransomes ZE Series Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

7 OPERATION
7.10 IMPORTANT NOTE DO NOT TOW THE
MACHINE.
PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE
STOPPED:
FREE WHEEL CONTROL
The free wheel control is provided to allow the
machine to be moved when the engine is stationary.
The control is situated in the engine compartment
below the toolbox. To gain access lift the engine
cover .
a. Free wheel: Rotate the handwheel (A
Fig.7.10.1) fully anticlockwise.
b. Drive position: After moving the machine
rotate (A Fig.7.10.1) handwheel fully
clockwise.
BRAKE RELEASE
The brake release valve (B Fig.7.10.2) is situated
under the operators platform and is accessible
through the right door.
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the rear
wheels are in the straight ahead position.
2. Move the brake operating lever to the
"Brakes off" position.
3. Open the right hand door in the operators
platform and move the valve lever to its
uppermost position.
4. Turn the steering wheel to the left, until
the steering feels heavy. Do not use
excessive force at the steering wheel.
CAUTION
(a) Brakes should now be OFF
(b) Machine can move if on a slope.
(c) Brakes can still be applied by using the
normal brake lever and moving it to the
"Brakes on" position.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 as necessary.
6. Move the valve lever under the operators
platform to its lowest position before
starting the engine.
NOTE: There is a microswitch fitted to prevent
starting the engine unless the valve lever under
the operators platform is in the correct running
position.
CAUTION
Do not bypass the microswitch to start the
engine with the valve open, as this will
over pressure the brake seals when using
the power steering.
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SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DO NOT exceed the following speeds and distance
when moving the machine in 'Free Wheel'.
Maximum Speed:
Maximum Distance:
DO NOT allow the machine to free wheel down
slopes even when unloading down ramps.
RANSOMES COMMANDER 3520
Fig.7.10.1
Fig.7.10.2
1.5 Km/Hr (1 mph)
2Km (1 1/4 miles)