Ransomes G - PLEX WD series, Service Course Manual

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CONTROL PEDALS
The Direction/Speed Pedal (See Fig. 12) 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. If more braking is required, press on the
brake pedal.
WARNING
• DO NOT attempt to force the direction
control pedal to the neutral (stop) position or
to change directions before coming to a
complete stop. Abrupt stops or changes in
direction may cause injury.
starter is engaged while the engine is running.
Wait 30 seconds before restarting
engine.
WARNING
• When the ignition is switched on, if the
units are in the lowered position they will
raise. It should be ensured that operators/
bystanders are clear of all moving parts
before the ignition switch is switched on.
Throttle - Push all the way forward for normal engine
operating speed, and all the way back for
idle.
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 (1) in order for the reels to rotate.
The switch must be in the off position (0) for
the unit to be started.
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2
Figure 12
1. Direction/Speed Pedal
2. Brake Pedal
NOTICE
• To reduce fatigue during
normal forward operation, the
operator’s heel should rest on
the floorboard next to the pedal
(not on the lower part of the
pedal).
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
The Parking Brake can be engaged by
depressing the brake pedal until the unit
is at a complete stop. Once the unit is
stoped, push the parking brake latch
foward to hold the brake pedal.
Disengage the parking brake by
depressing and releasing the brake
pedal.
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2
Figure 13
1. Brake Pedal
2. Park Brake Latch
PADDLE/FOOTSWITCH MOW/LIFT
The Mow/Lift Paddle/Footswitch
lowers and raises the cutting heads.
To
Lower the Heads: Depress the
footswitch or operate the paddle. If reel
enable switch is on, reel rotation starts
when the heads are lowered.
To
Raise the Heads: Depress the
footswitch or operate the paddle. Reel
rotation stops when the heads are
raised.