Ransomes FAIRWAY 250, Operator Instructions Manual

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Read the Safety Instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Check and adjust tyre pressure, if necessary, to
9 psi.
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Add diesel fuel (Fig.15).
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Check engine oil and top-up, if necessary.
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Check radiator coolant and top-up, if necessary
(50% antifreeze solution).
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Make sure you understand the information
contained in the preceeding General Instructions
and Instruments & Controls sections.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Following is the procedure to use for a cold engine.
1. Ensure the cutting units are disengaged (see
cutting unit switch in CONTROLS), the FWD/
RVS pedal and associated Neutral Latch control
are not depressed and the throttle setting is in a
mid position.
2. Turn the ignition switch all the way
counterclockwise and hold until the glow plug
light goes off (5-10 sec.)
3. Turn ignition key fully clockwise to the start
position and operate the starter motor until the
engine starts (should only take a few seconds)
4. When the engine starts, release the key
immediately and it will return to the RUN
position.
5. If the engine does not start, preheat the glow
plugs and try again.
NOTES:
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Warm engine - When the engine is warm
because of surrounding temperature or recent
operation, step No.2 of the cold engine starting
procedure may be skipped (no need to preheat
glow plugs).
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If the engine fails to start after two tries (with
preheat if necessary), wait 20 seconds and try
again.
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The starter motor should never be run
continuously for longer than 30 seconds or it
may fail.