Ransomes G-Plex II, Safety And Operation Manual

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RANSOMES G PLEX II Series :WD
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
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CONTROLS
(Diesel Models)
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Figure 12
1. Ammeter
2. Hour Meter
3. Headlight Switch
4. Engine Oil Warning Light
5. Ignition Switch
6. Throttle
7. Turf Protection System (optional)
8. Pre–Heat Switch and Glow Plug
Light
9. Temperature Gauge And
Warning Light
10. Reel Enable Switch
Ammeter
indicates amount of electrical flow at the
battery. Under normal operating conditions
the needle will be on the plus (+) side of
the meter, showing that current is being
supplied to the battery. At idle speed, the
indicator may be at zero or on the
negative (-) side. A continuous negative
reading at normal operating speed
indicates a malfunction in the charging
system that should be checked
immediately.
Engine Oil Warning Light
will come on when the engine oil pressure
is too low for operation.
Ignition Switch
has four positions:
OFF
- prevents all electrical functions from
operating. Switch must be in the OFF
position to remove the key.
ON
- for normal operation.
START
- engages the starter. Release the
key after engine starts (the switch
automatically returns to ON).
ACC.
- has no function on this unit.
NOTICE
• If the engine fails to start, or if it “dies”
for any reason, the ignition switch
must be returned to the OFF position
before restarting is attempted. This
feature prevents damage to the starter
and flywheel teeth that can occur if the
starter is engaged while the engine is
running. Wait 30 seconds before
restarting engine.
Throttle
Push all the way forward for normal engine
operating speed, and all the way back for
idle.
Headlight Switch
turns the headlights on and off.
Hour Meter
Records the number of hours the engine
has run. Use the hour meter to manage a
good scheduled maintenance program
(refer to the Maintenance Guide).
Pre–Heat Switch and Glow Plug Light
With key switch ON, push up/forward and
hold the pre–heat switch until the glow
plug light goes out.
Temperature Gauge and Warning Light
gauge indicates coolant temperature and
light warns of overheat situation.
Turf Protection System
Can be installed as an option to warn the
operator if a leak in the hydraulic system is
detected.
Reel Enable Switch
This switch must be in the on position (
l
)
in order for the reels to rotate. The switch
must be in the off position (
O
) for the unit
to be started.
CONTROL PEDALS
The
Direction/Speed Pedal
(See Fig. 13) controls
speed and direction. Depress front of pedal to go
forward, depress back of pedal to go backward.
Increased movement of the pedal will increase
speed.
To slow and stop the unit, release the pedal
completely. Proper braking is provided by
hydrostatic pressure.