Ransomes Commander 3520, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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7 OPERATION
7.11 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.
DO NOT
exceed the following speeds and distance when moving the machine in 'Free Wheel'.
Maximum Speed:1.5 Km/Hr (1 mph)
Maximum Distance:2Km (1 1/4 miles)
DO NOT
allow the machine to free wheel down slopes even when unloading down ramps.
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.