Ransomes FAIRWAY 250, Operator Instructions Manual

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Fig.25
Fig.28
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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Check hydraulic fluid level in plastic sight tube.
Keep fluid level about 1/2 way up sight tube S
Fig.25
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Remove plug to drain hydraulic fluid.
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Fill through one of brass plugs B Fig.25 at top
of reservoir.
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Hydraulic fluid filter is cartridge type. Replace
entire unit as needed.
1. When changing filter element, fill filter with
clean hydraulic fluid.
2. Start engine and idle for 15 seconds.
3. Stop engine and check reservoir level.
4. Start engine and idle for another 15 seconds.
5. Stop engine and check reservoir
6. Start engine and idle for 5 minutes to remove
air from hydraulic system.
7. Check reservoir level again.
Hydraulic Test Ports - Available to check hydraulic
pressure in the following systems:
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A Fig.26 - Reel drive pressure 207bar (3,000
psi)
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B Fig.27 - traction system - Four wheel drive
pressure 207bar (3,000 psi)
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C Fig.28 - Lift and power steering 86bar
(1250 psi). Port is located on valve under
backlap lever.
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D Fig.29 - Forward traction pressure 210 bar
(3046 psi)
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E Fig.29 - Reverse traction pressure 210 bar
(3046 psi)
Fig.26
Fig.27
Fig.29