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LABELS 4

A.

009034920

Caution, Stay Away From Hot Surfaces.

B.

009034880

Caution, Fan Blade, Do Not Open Or Remove The Safety Shields While The Engine Is 

In Operation.

C.

009034900

Caution, Drive Belt, Do Not Remove The Safety Shields While The Engine Is In 

Operation.

D.

009114340

Caution, Diesel Fuel.

E.

009114100

Caution, Battery.

F.

4333660

Slope Angle.

G.

009034960

Caution, Rotating Blades.

H.

009114380

Caution, Fasten Seat Belt.

J

4153197

Caution, Stop The Engine And Remove The Starter Key Before You Pressure Wash 

The machine.

K.

4164860

Caution, Hydraulic Oil.

L.

4181865

Decal, Warning.

Summary of Contents for ES Series

Page 1: ...E4B 3WD Series ES WARNING WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machine must be trained in its proper use warned of its dangers and must read...

Page 2: ...ing Brake Release Valve 43 Fuel Gauge 44 OPERATION Daily Inspection 46 Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System 47 Procedure For Operation 48 To Fit The Cutting Units To The Machine 49 Operation...

Page 3: ...nufacturer are understood to be part of the correct use ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understand the Safety Instructions controls lubrication and maintenance procedures Make sure tha...

Page 4: ...F Machine type Name G Product code H Product name J Serial number Location of Serial number plate The serial number plate is found on right hand side of the operators platform Chassis Stamp The seria...

Page 5: ...e group and serial number The engine serial number is also found on the engine block ROPS Serial number plate A Weight of ROPS B Date code C Standard used D Part number E For product F Serial number R...

Page 6: ...the necessary lifting equipment Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment PPE and take instruction from the technical manuals applicable to the machine Remove and store correctly 1 Batteries...

Page 7: ...2 Website www ransomesjacobsen com Select the MANUALS tab You have the option to view or Download a PDF version of the parts manual 3 Complete the form included in the technical manual pack supplied w...

Page 8: ...en 8 2 INTRODUCTION NOTES...

Page 9: ...ect or prevent the operation of any switch c Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or with damaged or missing labels decals guards shields deflectors or without other protective devices...

Page 10: ...are not visible g When you drive in the reverse direction look behind you and down to make sure the path is clear Do not operate the cutting units when you drive in the reverse direction h Use cautio...

Page 11: ...transfer fuel c Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or fuel vapors d Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a tr...

Page 12: ...s that move Do not adjust the mower with the engine in operation unless the adjustment needs the engine in operation l Carefully release the pressure from components with stored energy m To prevent in...

Page 13: ...ditional information or service is required contact your authorized Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer Your dealer has personnel trained in the latest service procedures for your equipment WARNING The Interlock...

Page 14: ...ven off road a seat belt must be worn only when a ROPS frame is in position This warning is because a seat belt must be worn with a ROPS to follow the machinery directive 2006 42 EC sections 3 2 2 sea...

Page 15: ...the combined value of the activities WARNING Never mow if there is a risk of lightning or you hear thunder If you are in the middle of mowing stop in a safe place turn off the engine and go inside a b...

Page 16: ...en 16 4 LABELS 4 1 SAFETY LABELS EC ____________________________________________________ 4153197 L 4181865 17 4333660 A B C D E F G H J K...

Page 17: ...Drive Belt Do Not Remove The Safety Shields While The Engine Is In Operation D 009114340 Caution Diesel Fuel E 009114100 Caution Battery F 4333660 Slope Angle G 009034960 Caution Rotating Blades H 00...

Page 18: ...ELS 4 2 INSTRUCTION LABELS EC _______________________________________________ 0 7 bar 10 psi 673581 L 4324674 B I O D E GRADABLE F L U I D 4397486 4397486 4374506 H J K D E F G A B C TOTAL EQUIVIS ZS...

Page 19: ...ar HOC Decal R H H 4164580 Lubrication Point R 674432 27 Rear HOC Decal L H 4392886 M P N 1 2 3 4 6 9 7 10 12 5 8 11 674420 K H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 11 10 7 8 9 6 5 4 3 2 1 19 mm 25 mm 31 mm...

Page 20: ...________________________________________ 5 2 Control Panel 5 3 Throttle Control 5 4 Armrest Adjuster 5 5 Traction Pedal 5 6 Mow Speed Lever 5 7 Steering Tilt Lever 5 9 Tow Valve 5 10 Brake Valve Under...

Page 21: ...___________________________________________________ A Key Switch B Light Switch Optional C Parking Brake Switch D Mow Switch E Side Shift Switch F Visual Display G Lift Lower Joystick 0 0 H ours 0 0 H...

Page 22: ...ING BRAKE SWITCH _____________________________________________ Move the orange button to the rear Towards the Operator and press the switch to engage the parking brake When the engine is stopped the p...

Page 23: ...ck to lower the cutting units or pull the lift lower joystick to lift the cutting units The One Touch or manual mode is set on the display Manual Mode When One Touch is disabled the cutting units will...

Page 24: ...nitoring system TST tilt sensor technology is a slope angle warning system only It does not increase the safe working slope beyond that of the declared safe slope ICONS 1 Parking Brake Engaged 2 TST A...

Page 25: ...een met 5 2 H 5 THE ENGINE WILL NOT START ____________________________________________ When the ignition key is turned to the start position and the interlocks are not set this screen is shown The par...

Page 26: ...anguage clock vehicle settings requires pin and service 5 2 H 8 LANGUAGE __________________________________________________________ Turn the key switch to the Run position Press the left or right arro...

Page 27: ...een fields Press the select button to set Press the button to return to previous menu 5 2 H 10 DISPLAY SETTINGS ___________________________________________________ Turn the key switch to the Run posit...

Page 28: ...ptions available 5 2 H 12 MEASUREMENT SETTINGS MENU _____________________________________ Turn the key switch to the Run position Use the up or down arrow keys until the green arrow is next to measure...

Page 29: ...rrect number Press the select button to enter the number and to advance to the next position Repeat until all four numbers of the pin have been entered Highlight the C and press the select button to c...

Page 30: ...joystick is pulled or pushed Enable The lift lower joystick is pressed and released to lift or lower the cutting units Press the back button to return to previous menu 5 2 H 15 CHANGE PIN ___________...

Page 31: ...xt to installed or not installed Press the select button to accept Press the back button to return to previous menu 5 2 H 17 SET DEFAULT PARAMETERS _________________________________________ Turn the k...

Page 32: ...ess the back button to return to previous menu 5 2 H 19 SERVICE MENU ____________________________________________________ Turn the key switch to the Run position Press the left or right arrow key to d...

Page 33: ...t The inclinometer records slopes of more than 22 The engine records the engine shut downs because of overheating or loss of oil pressure The service records missed service Press the button to select...

Page 34: ...navigate to the service menu Use the up or down arrow keys until the green arrow is next to fault log Press the select button to select time until service Press the button to return to previous menu...

Page 35: ...us Press the select button to select vehicle status The first screen of the vehicle status shows the battery voltage and the engine coolant temperature Press the button to return to previous menu The...

Page 36: ...ired connector 5 2 H 24 CONNECTOR J1 ____________________________________________________ Turn the key switch to the Run position navigate to the service menu Information shown for illustration purpos...

Page 37: ...position navigate to the service menu Information shown for illustration purposes only Press the button to return to I O Diagnostic Menu Connector J2 J2 1 Lower Sol J2 2 Not Used J2 3 Lift Sol J2 4 Fa...

Page 38: ...shown for illustration purposes only Press the button to return to I O Diagnostic Menu 5 2 H 30 BACKLAP _________________________________________________________ See section 8 15 Connector J5 J5 1 Not...

Page 39: ...Stop the engine and check the oil level Top up if necessary If the problem persists consult your service dealer Press the select button to confirm the fault 5 2 H 34 WARNING CLEAR RADIATOR SCREENS __...

Page 40: ...roller harness connections Press the button below the to confirm the fault 5 2 H 36 WARNING BATTERY FAULT _________________________________________ When this screen is shown the battery is below 12V f...

Page 41: ...TRACTION PEDAL ___________________________________________________ The traction pedal is found on the right side of the footplate Carefully press the top A of the foot pedal to reach the forward spee...

Page 42: ...he operators seat in a position that lets you have free use of all the controls Hold the steering wheel and press the small foot pedal A at the base of the steering column Tilt the column to a positio...

Page 43: ...peration 5 10 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE _____________________________________ The parking brake release valve is situated under the foot plate on the left hand side of chassis plate The parking brak...

Page 44: ...NTROLS 5 11 FUEL GUAGE _____________________________________________________ The fuel gauge is located behind the left hand ROPS Mount Always check daily to ensure that there is sufficient fuel prior...

Page 45: ...en 45 5 CONTROLS NOTES...

Page 46: ...s are in good condition 2 Check the fuel supply radiator coolant level crankcase oil level and air cleaner is clean All fluids must be at the full mark while the engine is cold 3 Make sure all cutting...

Page 47: ...itch is in the OFF position The engine will start TEST 2 The engine must not start if the mow switch is in the ON position TEST 3 The engine must not start if the parking brake switch is in the OFF po...

Page 48: ...equipment can cause injuries to persons and damage the equipment 7 When you move across the roads or paths disengage the cutting motors and lift the equipment Check for the traffic when you drive on...

Page 49: ...e clamp and lift arm is the same at the top and bottom and secure in place with four bolts and washers B and C and tighten to 45 Nm 33 2 ft lb 2 Apply a small amount of Shell Darina R2 grease to the f...

Page 50: ...linder mounting hole and secure in place with the M6 bolt L torque to 9 Nm 6 6 ft lb 7 Repeat instructions 1 to 6 for the left and centre yoke assemblies 8 Lift and support the cutting unit to access...

Page 51: ...ckets Q position number 2 on both sides of the cutting unit 14 Place one M20 washer R onto M20 Bolt S slide the M20 bolt S through both the centre yoke F and yoke bracket Q Install M20 washer T and se...

Page 52: ...e auto timed depending on the coolant temperature for operating the starter motor This should only take a few seconds 3 Turn the ignition switch to the Run position and wait until the yellow Glow plug...

Page 53: ...d 2 Lower the cutting units 3 To engage the cutting mechanism press the lower half of cutting unit switch found on the control panel 4 Release the parking brake and drive in a forward direction To rem...

Page 54: ...when transporting on a trailer or flatbed Use straps over the front and rear wheels A Make sure that all tie down straps are tight Check the fuel and hydraulic tank caps are tight Make sure that no p...

Page 55: ...ower equipment to the ground Correct tyre pressure is necessary for maximum traction See Specification WARNING The vehicle can turn over in some conditions The method for the correct operation on the...

Page 56: ...angle of the ground WARNING When the machine Is driven on the road use the ROPS Frame and fasten the seat belt A Seat Belt and a ROPS is necessary to meet the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC sections...

Page 57: ...in Degrees Slope Angle D measured in Grade 3 4 8 8 3 100 5 7 10 0 150 8 5 15 0 6 9 5 16 7 200 11 3 20 0 7 5 11 8 20 8 225 12 7 22 5 9 250 14 0 25 0 275 15 4 27 5 10 15 5 27 8 300 16 7 30 0 11 17 0 30...

Page 58: ...ransmission pump has a maintenance free drive limiter If the machine does start to move slowly at idle speed do this maintenance 1 Lift and safely support the vehicle with all wheels off the ground 2...

Page 59: ...button is operated on the control pod the weight distribution you set will engage Use the Weight Transfer to adjust for the cutting unit movement on rough ground and for traction on slopes To set the...

Page 60: ...racket C until bracket is centred under the sensing portion of the switch E The switch contacts will close and the red LED will turn on Tighten hardware A and B 7 6 ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT _________...

Page 61: ...f the blades The switch is installed on the mower frame behind the centre lift arm If the blades continue to rotate when lifted or do not rotate when lowered inspect the switch Adjust or replace the s...

Page 62: ...gn both the front roller arm with the height of cut bracket 3 Re insert pin through both the height of cut bracket and roller arm make sure to keep button depressed so that the quick release pin remai...

Page 63: ...deck shell then carefully remove blade bolt A and blade spacer B 3 Remove cutting blade from the blade adapter 4 Fit the cutting blade onto the blade adapter secure in place with blade spacer and bla...

Page 64: ...below the seat cushion B By moving the lever upwards the seat can slide backwards and forwards When in the desired position release the lever to lock the seat into one of the pre set positions C BACKR...

Page 65: ...154 209 1 4 20 in lb Nm 75 8 4 100 11 3 107 12 1 143 16 1 9 16 18 ft lb Nm 92 124 122 165 129 174 172 233 1 4 28 in lb Nm 85 9 6 115 13 0 120 13 5 163 18 4 5 8 11 ft lb Nm 113 153 151 204 159 215 211...

Page 66: ...place fan belt 8 4 Every year Replace fuel filter element Change air cleaner element Check battery condition Change hydraulic oil and filter 8 9 8 11 8 16 8 5 8 6 2 Every 800 hours Check valve clearan...

Page 67: ...AE10W 40 Less Than 0 C 32 F SAE10W SAE10W 30 SAE10W 40 Tyre Pressure Product Front Wheel Rear Wheel Tyre Size Tyre Type Tyre Pressure Tyre Size Tyre Type Tyre Pressure 3WD Treaded Tire Option 22 x 12...

Page 68: ...NANCE AND LUBRICATION 8 2 ENGINE LUBRICATION_________________________________________________ A B 8 3 8 2 8 16 8 1 8 18 8 11 8 9 8 4 8 2 8 6 8 9 8 5 8 10 E 8 5 Rear wheel position moved for clarity D...

Page 69: ...rstand the operation and maintenance of the engine When you follow the engine manufacturer instructions you will make sure of the maximum service life of the engine The replacement engine manuals are...

Page 70: ...and clean with a cloth 2 Drain the engine oil into a container 3 Replace the drain plug C and fill the engine with the correct quantity and grade of oil through the filler E Change Engine Oil Filter 1...

Page 71: ...coolant at a time Check The Engine Coolant Level 1 The level of coolant in a cold expansion tank must be between the MIN and MAX indicators 2 If you need to fill the tank remove the expansion tank cap...

Page 72: ...k if more coolant is needed 8 4 ENGINE FAN BELT DIESEL ___________________________________________ Check Adjust Fan Belt The fan belt is adjusted so that it has sufficient tension to avoid undue stres...

Page 73: ...id 3 The hydraulic fluid has a rancid odor indication of high heat 4 When required by maintenance schedule Always replace the hydraulic filter when you replace the hydraulic fluid Change The Hydraulic...

Page 74: ...r caps to the ends of hoses and open ports Clean any hydraulic fluid that spills Make sure O rings are clean and hose fittings are correctly installed before you tighten Prevent the hose from twisting...

Page 75: ...ontact with the fuel plan to change the parts Low emission Diesel engines use higher pressure injection equipment The presence of Copper Lead and Zinc in Diesel fuel can accelerate wear in fuel pumps...

Page 76: ...ded period of time The fuel filter and or fuel lines have been loosened removed or replaced Bleeding the fuel system 1 Fill the fuel tank 2 Open the air vent on top of the fuel filter 3 Turn the ignit...

Page 77: ...ilter hose for wear or damage Make sure the hose clamps are tight and hold the hose in position 8 12 ENGINE EXHAUST ____________________________________________________ If the exhaust note or color ch...

Page 78: ...owing on all with Shell Darina R2 grease Mower pivot A Front and centre lift arms B Periodically apply a small amount of lithium based grease to the seat runners For smooth operation of all levers piv...

Page 79: ...t of material from both ends of the blades A blade that is not balanced will cause vibration and can damage the mower Use a blade balancer 4254850 obtainable from your local Ransomes Jacobsen dealer d...

Page 80: ...y always connect the positive RED battery cable before the negative BLACK battery cable Flat Battery Start 1 Before you try to start the mower check the condition of the drained battery 2 Connect the...

Page 81: ...all of the cells unless the battery is a closed unit Make sure the battery charger is turned OFF then connect the battery charger to the battery terminals as shown in the battery charger manual Always...

Page 82: ...l contact between surface of wheel and hub Tighten all hardware with your fingers then torque hardware in the order shown Tighten each of the nuts in the top position 1 Check and torque hardware as in...

Page 83: ...s shown in the Parts Manual Check and torque all ROPS hardware as indicated in the Parts manual CAUTION Keep the ROPS hardware correctly fastened Do not do any welding operations Do not drill change o...

Page 84: ...Ransomes Jacobsen touch up paint Apply wax to the equipment for maximum paint protection CAUTION To prevent fire clean the grass clippings and dirt from the cutting units drives engine and exhaust com...

Page 85: ...ry 60 to 90 days 3 Keep the battery in a cool dry location To decrease the self discharge rate the temperature must not be more than 80 F 27 C or less than 20 F 7 C Engine 1 While the engine is warm r...

Page 86: ...ng oil filter flow is not decreased A dirty filter element can cause loss of lubrication Change the filter element The air cleaner is dirty Clean the filter element every 100 hours of operation Inject...

Page 87: ...adiator screen or radiator fins are dirty Clean screen or fins carefully The radiator or coolant lines are dirty Clean or replace the radiator and parts The fan radiator or radiator cap has defects Re...

Page 88: ...e with which to measure the mower performance When the work is completed repeat the test cut to check the mower performance The following items must be checked to make sure of an accurate test cut 1 M...

Page 89: ...Refer to Parts and Maintenance Manual Worn roller bearings or deck caster wheels Check and replace the roller bearings deck caster wheels Cutting unit movement is decreased Check and remove the cutti...

Page 90: ...ut HOC setting rough surface Possible Cause Correction The HOC height of cut settings are low for the conditions Check and adjust the HOC settings The mower can not follow the ground in this direc tio...

Page 91: ...orrection The cutting blade is blunt Sharpen or replace the blade Cutting at more than the recommended speed Decrease the cutting speed You try to cut deep grass in one try Increase the number of cutt...

Page 92: ...e the blade When you turn suddenly the cutting units do not cut all the area Make the turns slow and allow the cutting units to cut the complete area Change the cut pattern on side hills The tire mats...

Page 93: ...ut grass in the corner of the cutting units or between the cutting units that leaves lines in the direction of travel Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Mow more often Mowing while grass is w...

Page 94: ...rn Possible Cause Correction The HOC is not set equally on all the units Check and adjust the HOC on all cutting units to same height Refer to Maintenance Section Difference in rotary cutting unit spe...

Page 95: ...en 95 QUALITY OF CUT 10 NOTES...

Page 96: ...en 96 11 FUSES AND RELAYS 11 1 FUSE AND RELAY COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION _________________________ R1 F10 R3 15 20 F7 F4 R4 10 F1 R5 20 10 F8 F6 30 F5 R2 30 F3 40 F2 30 F9 5...

Page 97: ...ck Forward Proximity Switch Seat Switch Seat Switch Air Ride Seat Fan Relay R4 F9 30 Amp Mini Starter Relay R3 Starter Motor F10 5 Amp Mini Run Relay R1 Marlin Controller Component Rating Type Descrip...

Page 98: ...en 98 11 FUSES AND RELAYS NOTES...

Page 99: ...P rpm 15 4 kW 3000 rpm 20 7 HP 3000 rpm Maximum Speed 3150 50 rpm No load Idle Speed 1650 25 rpm Firing order 1 2 3 Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel side Injection Pump Bos...

Page 100: ...p 206 5 cm 81 3 In E Total Length 309 8 cm 122 In F Wheel Base 154 cm 60 6 In G Wheel Track Front 122 cm 48 In H Ground Clearance Centre Unit Mounting Frame And Deck Set At Maximum Height Of Cut 35 mm...

Page 101: ...en 101 SPECIFICATIONS 12 A B C D E F 3WD Option Cutting Units Lowered Front View 3WD Option Cutting Units Raised Position Right Side View H G...

Page 102: ...n pump Front high torque fixed displacement piston wheel motors Full time auto 3WD forward and reverse Speeds Cutting 0 9 5 km h 0 5 9 mph Forward Transport 0 14 km h 0 8 7 mph Forward 0 6 km h 0 3 7...

Page 103: ...hysical Agents Directive 2002 44 EC By reference to Hand Arm Standards BS EN ISO 5349 1 2001 BS EN ISO 5349 2 2002 Whole body vibration measurement was carried out with the machine traveling in a stra...

Page 104: ...Pressure Standard EN ISO 3746 2010 Measured Sound Pressure 89 9 dB A 1 05 When the machine was tested for sound power Noise in the Environment The Machinery Safety Directive 2006 42 EC And Noise Emis...

Page 105: ...ncludes rear discharge and lowest HOC Construction Heavy duty welded pressed steel Blade Length 670 mm 26 38 Inches Number of Blades 3 Blade Tip Speed 5001 m minute 16408 feet minute Overall Width Of...

Page 106: ...ase or equivalent 12 10 ACCESSORIES ______________________________________________________ Mower Options 674381 27 Inch 686 mm Truedeck Consists of 674376 77 78 Blade Options 4398987AN 27 Shredder bla...

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Page 111: ...en 111 SPECIFICATIONS 12 NOTES...

Page 112: ...een established and these details are available from your supplier When service attention or spares are required for the machine within or after the warranty period your supplier or any authorised dea...

Page 113: ...s reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means including photocopying recording or other electronic or mechanical methods without the p...

Page 114: ...America Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT English Company Registration No 1070731 www ransomesjacobsen com North South America Jacobsen 1451 Marvin Griffin Road Aug...

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