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Safety and Operation / Maintenance and Parts Manual
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe
injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be
trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should
read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate,
adjust or service the machine.
RJ 100 / 082004
Sport 200 & Magna 250 Cutting Units
23870G-GB (rev.8)
YEARS OF MOWING
EXCELLENCE
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction to Ransomes Sport 200 & Magna 250
Important Information
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine.
Product Identification
Details the machine name, serial number, year of manufacture, weight, and engine power.
Guidelines for Scrap Product Disposal
Provides instructions for responsible disposal of machine components and materials.
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Guidelines for safe operation, ensuring operators are trained and understand controls.
Safety Signs
Importance of maintaining legible safety labels and replacing missing ones.
Starting the Engine
Pre-start checks: brakes, neutral, guards, bystanders, ventilation.
Driving the Machine
Checks for good working order, brakes, tyres, steering, blades, and road rules.
Transporting the Machine
Ensuring cutting units are secure, not rotating, and considering road conditions.
Leaving the Driving Position Safely
Steps for safely leaving the machine: park on level ground, stop engine, secure.
Working on Slopes
Extra care on slopes, avoiding sliding, keeping speeds low, and maximum angle limits.
Blocked Cutting Cylinders
Procedure for safely clearing blockages in cutting cylinders, keeping body parts clear.
Safety During Adjustments, Lubrication & Maintenance
General safety for adjustments, lubrication, maintenance, and fire prevention.
Safety Warning Levels
Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION levels and associated risks.
Specifications for Cutting Units
Magna 250 Specifications
Details construction, cylinder specifications, rolls, and transmission for Magna 250.
Sport 200 Specifications
Details construction, cylinder specifications, rolls, and transmission for Sport 200.
Common Specifications
Covers height of cut adjustment, rolls, bottom block, blade, and transmission.
Assembly and Operation
Fitting the Unit to the Machine
Instructions for attaching the cutting unit to the power unit are in the power unit manual.
Operating the Unit
Operating the cutting unit is described in the power unit operating instruction book.
Maintenance and Lubrication
Lubrication Schedule
Details lubrication points for cutting cylinder bearings, roll bearings, unit pivot, and hydraulic motor.
Direct Drive Hydraulic Motor Maintenance
Procedure for lubricating the hydraulic motor every 400 hours.
Belt Drive Unit Maintenance
Procedures for removing, fitting, and tensioning drive belts and components.
Direct Drive Unit Maintenance
Procedures for removing the hydraulic motor from the direct drive unit.
Adjustment Procedures
Height of Cut Adjustment
Instructions for adjusting cutting height using handwheel or spanner mechanisms.
Sport 200 Fixed Head Additional Adjustment
Details on achieving extra height of cut adjustments on fixed head Sport 200 models.
Sport 200 Floating Head Front Roll Setting
Procedure for setting the front roll parallel to the bottom blade on floating head units.
Cutting Cylinder to Bottom Blade Adjustment
Checking and adjusting the cutting cylinder to the bottom blade for optimal cut.
Adjustment Procedures (Spanner Type)
Detailed steps for adjusting the cylinder to the bottom blade using a spanner.
Bearing and Roll Adjustments
Information on cutting cylinder, front, and rear roll bearings, and grass deflector adjustment.
Verticut Reel Adjustment
Procedure for setting the verticut reel height relative to the ground.
Guarantee Information
Sales and Service Information
Details warranty terms, service contacts, and how to report delivery damage.
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