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EC 

Hydro 

Midsize

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your mower. It contains the model number followed 
consecutively by the serial number.  Use this number 
when ordering parts or seeking warranty information.

SAFETY

NOTICE !!!

Unauthorized modifi cations may present 

extreme

 

safety hazards to operators and bystanders and 
could also result in product damage.  

Ransomes strongly warns against, rejects and 
disclaims any modifi cations, add-on accessories or 
product alterations that are not designed, developed, 
tested and approved by Ransomes Engineering 
Department.  Any Ransomes product that is altered, 
modifi ed or changed in any manner not specifi cally 
authorized after original manufacture–including the 
addition of “after-market” accessories or component 
parts not specifi cally approved by Ransomes–will 
result in the Ransomes Warranty being voided.

Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property 
damage caused by any unauthorized modifi cations, 
add-on accessories or products not approved by 
Ransomes will be considered the responsibility 
of the individual(s) or company designing and/or 
making such changes.  Ransomes will vigorously 
pursue full indemnifi cation and costs from any party 
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture 
modifi cations and/or accessories should personal 
injury and/or property damage result.

 

This symbol means:

 ATTENTION! 
 BECOME 

ALERT!

 

 

Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

Signal word defi nitions

:

The signal words below are used to identify levels 
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in 
this manual and on the safety labels attached to 
Ransomes machines. For your safety and the safety 
of others, read and follow the information given with 
these signal words and/or the symbol shown above.

 

DANGER 

indicates an imminently hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

WILL 

result in death 

or serious injury. 

 

WARNING 

indicates a potentially hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

COULD 

result in 

death or serious injury. 

 

CAUTION

 indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, 

MAY 

result in minor or moderate 

injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe 
practices or property damage.

CAUTION 

used without the safety alert symbol 

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, 

MAY

 result in property damage.

Summary of Contents for 933308G

Page 1: ...011 ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS MODELS 933308G 36 HYDRO Z CONTROL MID FS541V KAW SIDE DISCHARGE SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER 933309G 36 HYDRO Z CONTROL MID FS541V KAW REAR DISCHARGE SELF PROPEL...

Page 2: ...do de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los mo tores diesel y algunos de sus com ponentes producen c ncer defectos de nacimiento y otros da os en el proceso de reproducci n humana L mis...

Page 3: ...ons and warnings completely Do not remove or defeat any safety features Make sure those who oper ate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are See a Ransomes dealer for any s...

Page 4: ...d by Ransomes will be considered the responsibility of the individual s or company designing and or making such changes Ransomes will vigorously pursue full indemnification and costs from any party re...

Page 5: ...ector in place Blade Bolt Installation Conical washer must be positioned as shown See Operation Safety manual for blade changing instructions Rotating Blades Stay clear of blades when engine is runnin...

Page 6: ...ty manual for fluid specifications Fuel Valve Turn clockwise to close 0 Turn counterclockwise to open I Close before transporting to prevent flooding 2000650 Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Keep spa...

Page 7: ...ay strike Stop blades before crossing gravel Slope Hazard Do not use on wet or slippery slopes Mow across slopes Refueling Flammable Liquids Do not smoke Stop engine Do not spill fuel Do not overfill...

Page 8: ...e Replace faulty mufflers f Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts g On multi bla...

Page 9: ...jurepeople ordamageproperty Keeppeopleandpetsatasafe distance ab Do not use if there are any doubts about safety ac Keep labels guards and shields in place Replace operators manual if lost or damaged...

Page 10: ...ssive grease If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors Use only replacement parts supplied by the original manufacturer FUEL Petrol gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable gasoli...

Page 11: ...6 To sense operator presence PTO SWITCH B DO NOT START CUTTING BLADES UNTIL READY TO START MOWING DO NOT ENGAGE PTO AT FULL THROTTLE SET ENGINE SPEED MIDWAY BETWEEN HIGH IDLE AND LOW IDLE FOR ENGAGEM...

Page 12: ...for any hydraulic circuit or linkage differences from one side to the other To correct tracking 1 Loosen wing nut X 2 Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle Y to the right to make the machine trac...

Page 13: ...lever to speed up or slow down the machine during use maximum control and cutting efficiency can be maintained Using the machine at less than full throttle in heavy conditions will cause the engine t...

Page 14: ...tion lever locks in neutral position 3 Disengage the cutterdeck with PTO switch 4 Move speed control to neutral 5 Close the throttle to slow the engine turn engine off with the keyswitch NOTE When the...

Page 15: ...ING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED Open dump valve V on each pump by turning counter clockwise two revolutions Move the machine and close dump valve V by turning clockwise until valve is firmly s...

Page 16: ...indle 2 Place required spacers above or below wheel support bracket and replace the quick pin P CUTTERDECK BLADE SPINDLES NOTE See MAINTENANCE section of the Setup Parts Maintenance manual for blade r...

Page 17: ...Reinstall upper deck mounting bolts C according to the chart for the cut height desired 6 Tighten all bolts and reinstall belt cover 7 Remove rear support and blocks under the deck 8 Your side dischar...

Page 18: ...he brake lever C as shown 2 Slide the brake rod out of the brake lever and turn the rod in or out of the brake swivel B as needed NOTE The brake should initially be adjusted so that the brake rod exte...

Page 19: ...2 Disconnect the clutch wire harness 3 Unbolt clutch bracket from clutch and rotate the clutch to allow enough clearance to remove the clutch bracket 4 Rotate idler arm using a 3 8 9mm ratchet or bre...

Page 20: ...both drive tires 2 Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground Support the unit with jack stands 3 Remove wheel lug nuts and wheels Reattach wheels with the tires rotated so the wheel of...

Page 21: ...ft Start the engine and run at low speed Turn eccentric shaft T to raise or lower the point at which the follower bearing is held in the center of the V until the wheels stop turning Tighten the eccen...

Page 22: ...st handle bar height Remove swivel B at each pump control arm and the parking brake rod Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of handlebars Raise or lower as required Reposition upper handle...

Page 23: ...33309G 592 LBS 269KG ENGINE Kawasaki FS541V V Twin STARTER On Off Switch GOVERNOR 2850 RPM No Load CUTTERDECKS CONSTRUCTION 7 gauge steel deck welded single unit baffled for high velocity air flow lar...

Page 24: ...24 EC Hydro Midsize SPECIFICATIONS...

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Page 26: ...e Regulations transposing it into national law Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise in the Environment Directive 2000 14 EC Annex VI Procedure 2 Vibration Directive 2002 44EC...

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