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5  DECALS

A.

009034910 Read Operator's Manual.

B.

009034890 Keep a Safe Distance from the Machine.

C.

009034920 Stay Clear of Hot Surfaces.

D.

009034880 Do Not Open or Remove Safety Shields While the Engine is Running.

E.

009034940 Caution Rotating Blades.

F.

009034930 Avoid Fluid Escaping Under Pressure.  Read Operators Manual for Service Procedures.

G.

009034900 Do Not Remove Safety Shields While Engine is Running.

H.

009114100 Danger of Explosion if the Battery Terminals are Short Circuited.

J.

009114150 Maximum permissible working slope. (See Accessories section for correct limit with various 

accessories).

K.

009114340 Caution Diesel Fuel

L.

4164860

Caution Hydraulic Oil

M.

4118415

Caution Engine Coolant under Pressure

N.

009114380  Fasten Seat Belt

P.

4146857

Seat Belt Must be Worn When ROPS is Deployed.  Do Not Wear Seat Belt When ROPS is 
Lowered.  Read Operators Manual.

R.

4153197

Caution, Stop Engine & Remove the Starter Key Before Pressure Washing

Summary of Contents for Highway 3

Page 1: ...code LGEA340 Highway 3 2 Wheel Drive Series GU Product code LGEA320 WARNING WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained...

Page 2: ...ll Rights Reserved Ransomes Jacobsen Limited reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the information contained in this manual is...

Page 3: ...8 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE 40 6 9 FREE WHEEL 40 6 10 LIGHTING KIT OPTIONAL 41 6 11 SEAT RIGHT HAND ARM REST POD 41 7 OPERATION 7 1 DAILY INSPECTION 42 7 2 OPERATOR PRESENCE AND SAFETY INTERLOCK SYS...

Page 4: ...nd repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the intended use Before attempting to operate this machine ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make themsel...

Page 5: ...n Kg for machines being driven on the highway D Power in Kw E Date code F Machine type Designation G Product code H Product name J Serial number SERIAL PLATE LOCATION The serial plate A is located on...

Page 6: ...nal Protective Equipment PPE and take guidance from the technical manuals applicable to the machine Remove and store appropriately 1 Batteries 2 Fuel residue 3 Engine coolant 4 Oils Disassemble the st...

Page 7: ...e online parts look up tab This will give you live access to Parts drawings and lists to aid the identification of spare parts Website www ransomesjacobsen com then use the CUSTOMER CARE tab followed...

Page 8: ...e Do not run the engine in a building without adequate ventilation 3 1 4 DRIVING THE MACHINE Before moving the machine check to ensure that all parts are in good working order paying particular attent...

Page 9: ...ar care IMPORTANT When working on any slope select weight transfer Adjust to provide adequate traction 3 1 8 BLOCKED CUTTING UNITS Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts are stationary Apply b...

Page 10: ...rk If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors Do not spill fuel onto hot components When servicing batteries DO NOT SMOKE and keep naked lights away Do not place any metal objects...

Page 11: ...alidate All Warranties And Could Result In A Malfunction CAUTION Personal Protective Equipment PPE Such As Safety Glasses Leather Work Shoes Or Boots A Hard Hat Leather Work Gloves And Ear Protection...

Page 12: ...e Hydraulic Fuel Tanks Full Plus ROPS 905 kg Weight of 4 WD Machine Hydraulic Fuel Tanks Full Plus ROPS 925 kg Weight of one 4 Knife Cutting Unit Fixed 63 kg Weight of one 6 Knife Cutting Unit Fixed 6...

Page 13: ...ear Wheel Tyre Size Tyre Type Tyre Pressure Tyre Size Tyre Type Tyre Pressure Highway 3 23 x 10 50 12 BKT LG 306 6pr 1 00 1 37 bar 18 50 x 8 50 8 BKT LG 306 4pr 1 00 1 37 bar 23 x 10 50 12 BKT Armatur...

Page 14: ...steering with adjustable tilt steering wheel Ground pressure 1 kg cm Dependent on tyre pressures and accessories fitted Brakes Hydrostatic braking with hydraulic parking brakes on front wheels Fuel T...

Page 15: ...mechanism The cutting device was rotating with the machine driven in a straight line at 6 Km hr on a level freshly cut lawn The Machinery Safety Directive 2006 42 EC By compliance to Whole Body EN103...

Page 16: ...mm Diameter Height of Cut Adjustment Adjustable screw system on rear roll Transmission By direct drive through splined hydraulic motor to splined reel Maximum Reel Speed at Maximum Engine rpm 1240rpm...

Page 17: ...um Speed 3150 50 RPM No load Idle Speed 1650 50 RPM Order of Firing 1 2 3 Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel side Injection Pump Bosch MD type mini pump Injection Pressure 13...

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Page 22: ...en 20 5 DECALS 4 4153197 A B C D E F G H J K L M R P 4146857 N 5 1 SAFETY DECALS EC __________________________________________________...

Page 23: ...e Safety Shields While Engine is Running H 009114100 Danger of Explosion if the Battery Terminals are Short Circuited J 009114150 Maximum permissible working slope See Accessories section for correct...

Page 24: ...en 22 5 DECALS B F D G E 10A 10A 12V 12V C J M L A K 5 2 INSTRUCTION DECALS EC ____________________________________________ H N P...

Page 25: ...B Parking Brake C Power socket 12V D Transport Mow E Throttle F Reel rotation G Backlap H Ignition Switch J Foot Pedal Forward Reverse K Horn L Steering Wheel Tilt L Lubrication Point Read Manual M In...

Page 26: ...en 24 6 CONTROLS 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 10 9 7 6 6 6 9 6 1 OPERATOR WORKSTATION _______________________________________...

Page 27: ...tch F Backlap G 4 WD in Reverse H Visual Display 6 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL_____________________________________________ J Right hand Unit Lift Lower K Centre Unit Lift Lower L Left hand Unit Lift Lower M P...

Page 28: ...TTLE CONTROL LEVER _____________________________________ The lever should be moved away from the operator to increase the engine speed and towards the operator to decrease the engine speed NOTE Engine...

Page 29: ...rotation push top of rocker switch Cutting units stop rotating automatically when raised or the operator leaves the seat 6 2F BACKLAP SWITCH_______________________________________________ Switches th...

Page 30: ...er up this screen will be shown The hour meter will show total engine running hours 6 2H 2 WARNING SERVICE SCREEN ______________________________________ After the start up screen the following warning...

Page 31: ...maximum working slope symbol On the left hand side of the screen the glow plug symbol and a count down will be shown to indicate the time left before the engine will auto crank If the machine is not f...

Page 32: ...graph will be two units above centre If the temperature rises to 110 C then both RED LED s will start flashing and a larger temperature symbol will replace the central icons and flash The buzzer will...

Page 33: ...gaged The engine will shutdown at 115 C This occurrence will also be logged to memory the data to be recorded is Water Temperature limit reached Date Time Engine Hours Time above 110 C Maximum tempera...

Page 34: ...the lower position An audible warning will also be given the buzzer will sound four times every 4 seconds and the red LED s will flash four times every 4 seconds This will continue until the machine...

Page 35: ...oved up and down to select either date or time to be adjusted upon the user pressing button 4 tick a line will appear under the unit to be adjusted the arrows will then adjust that unit by 1 unit per...

Page 36: ...three options within this menu Fault Log Time to Service Diagnostics For the Time to Service screen the arrows have no apparent functionality Only the exit symbol appears to be active However a servi...

Page 37: ...function has three actions Each can contain a maximum of 50 faults These are Inclinometer Records slopes greater than 22 Engine Records engine shut downs due to overheat or loss of oil pressure Servi...

Page 38: ...the cross cut position the unit will continue to lift and the reel will stop rotating at 400mm The lift will stop when the lever is released 6 2K CENTRE UNIT LIFT LOWER SWITCH ________________________...

Page 39: ...unit within 3 seconds will let the reel continue rotating without stopping If the lever is held and the unit lifts above the cross cut position the unit will continue to lift and the reel will stop r...

Page 40: ...traction 3 Mow Transport Speed Selector B Limits forward speed while mowing To switch between mow and transport move lever B left for mow and right for transport 4 Traction Pedal Forward Stop C This...

Page 41: ...___ The Auxiliary Power Outlet is situated on the right hand side of the seat on the seat plate It is primarily for use with mobile phone charges or similar accessories A Automotive 12V 10Amp Power Ou...

Page 42: ...B Releasing the brakes in this way should only be used to recover the vehicle a short distance 6 9 FREE WHEEL ___________________________________________________ 1 To push the machine disengage the p...

Page 43: ...o it which carries the control pod To obtain a comfortable operating position a Release hand wheel A b Using both hands grip the arm rest and lift or lower the arm rest It will move in a circular moti...

Page 44: ...dition 2 Check the fuel supply radiator coolant level crankcase oil level and air cleaner is clean All fluids must be at the full mark with the engine cold 3 Make sure all cutting units are adjusted t...

Page 45: ...e does start during tests 2 or 3 The engine continues to run during test 4 3 Refer to the chart below for each test and follow the check marks across the chart Shut engine off between each test Test 1...

Page 46: ...rs and or damage to their property 6 Use discretion when mowing near gravel areas roadway parking areas cart paths etc Stones discharged from the implement may cause serious injuries to bystanders and...

Page 47: ...se the swing out arm and move out to a convenient position 2 Fit the cutting unit in the same sequence as for the front cutting units 3 Move swing out arm back to working position and lock in position...

Page 48: ...motor This 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 return key to the OFF position and...

Page 49: ...round to improve stability and all units will stop rotating until the mower is moved to a safe operating area NOTE Always set the throttle to full engine revs for mowing even when the grass is heavy W...

Page 50: ...mes Jacobsen recommend that grinding paste is only applied to the reel when it is stationery the engine is off and the parking brake applied When applying grinding paste the reel should only be rotate...

Page 51: ...slow enough so that the reel will not throw off the backlapping compound as it spins NOTE The operator can leave the driving seat for 3 minutes during backlapping before the machine shuts down unless...

Page 52: ...d the maximum gross weight shown on the trailer plate Always read the trailer manufactures and towing vehicle manufactures handbooks before towing 7 13 SLINGING AND JACKING THE MACHINE _______________...

Page 53: ...lower implements to the ground to reduce the risk of mower overturning Correct tyre pressure is essential for maximum traction See Specification WARNING To Minimize The Possibility Of Overturning The...

Page 54: ...irective 2006 42 EC Sections 3 2 2 Seating 3 4 3 Rollover Ransomes Jacobsen Limited Recommends That A Local Risk Assessment Is Completed By The Owner User Of The Machine To Determine The Risks Associa...

Page 55: ...in Degrees Slope Angle D measured in Grade 3 4 8 8 3 100 5 7 10 0 150 8 5 15 0 6 9 5 16 7 200 11 3 20 0 7 5 11 8 20 8 225 12 7 22 5 9 250 14 0 25 0 275 15 4 27 5 10 15 5 27 8 300 16 7 30 0 11 17 0 30...

Page 56: ...8 3 8 8 Every 250 hours Change Engine Oil Oil Filter 8 2 End of season Every 1000 hours Check Battery Condition Change Engine Oil Oil Filter Change Engine Air Filter Element Replace Fuel Filters Chang...

Page 57: ...en 55 8 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION C C 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 5 8 7 8 7 8 8 8 9 C C A B B A C C D D...

Page 58: ...tom of the crankcase and wipe it off b Drain engine oil in to a suitable container c Replace the drain plug A and fill engine with the correct quantity grade of oil through one of the fillers B Change...

Page 59: ...t slip on the alternator pulley Use the following procedure to check the belt tension at the mid point of the belt between crank shaft and alternator pulleys 1 Loosen alternator bolt A and pivot bolt...

Page 60: ...itable container b Close drain cock on engine block A and replace hose back on to radiator Ensure all hose clips are tight c Refill the cooling system with the correct anti freeze mixture see section...

Page 61: ...t be observed when filling the hydraulic tank Oil must be filtered through a 25 micron filter before entering the hydraulic tank Change Hydraulic Oil Filter a Wipe filter canister A and housing to rem...

Page 62: ...rts are provided to enable pressures to be checked All tests unless stated otherwise should be carried out with the hydraulic oil at normal working temperature TEST PORTS A Transmission pressure 250 b...

Page 63: ...ion to OFF Changing fuel filter a Unscrew filter A from filter head b Remove filter and discard c Fit new filter to head d Bleed air from system as described above Replace In line fuel C Draining Fuel...

Page 64: ...ove accumulated dust or dirt d Remove filter element A pull straight out firmly e install new filter element press firmly against rear shoulder f Replace end cap and fasten with clips NOTE Extensive d...

Page 65: ...y washers or steam cleaners avoid washing bearing areas because cleaning solutions might penetrate bearing seals and cause premature bearing failure Storage Store petrol or diesel fuel in an approved...

Page 66: ...CUTTING UNIT____________________________________________ Cutting reel bearings A hydraulic drive motor side Cutting reel bearings B non drive side Unit pivot C REEL ON CUT ADJUSTERS If for any reason...

Page 67: ...tor shaft or internal splines of the cutting reel If for any reason they are contaminated they should be cleaned by degreasing Liberally lubricate the motor and reel splines with Shell Malleus JB1 gre...

Page 68: ...m under the mower on the left hand side behind the front axle The centre unit will have to be swung out of the way To adjust 1 Loosen the locknut A whilst holding the threaded shaft still with the All...

Page 69: ...fter adjusting secure by tightening locknut on both sides of cutting unit 9 4 FLOATING HEAD FRONT ROLL SETTING _______________________________ 1 The right hand end of the front roll is fixed To set th...

Page 70: ...e adjustment mechanism slack i e between notches A requirement of the hand adjustment is that the cylinder must always be moved towards the bottom blade i e clockwise rotation of handwheels to attain...

Page 71: ...no adjustements 9 7 FRONT AND REAR ROLL BEARINGS ___________________________________ The roll bearings are self adjusting taper roller bearings and require no adjustment 9 8 GRASS DEFLECTOR___________...

Page 72: ...r s seat the seat and seat mounting must be checked additionally by specialist personnel after an accident has occurred Fasteners must be checked regularly for tight seat If the seat wobbles there may...

Page 73: ...back rest is spring loaded to fold onto the seat cushion Lean back to obtain the desired position for the back rest and release the lever to locate in one of the pre set positions C WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT...

Page 74: ...prevent damage to the health and material the setting for the driver s weight must be checked and adjusted individually before the vehicle is driven In order to avoid compressor damage during weight...

Page 75: ..._________________ The seat heater can be turned on off by pressing the switch 0 seat heater OFF I seat heater ON If Fitted Optional Extra 9 11 5 LUMBAR SUPPORT ________________________________________...

Page 76: ...___________________ The inclination of the armrests can be modified by turning the adjustment knob When turning the knob to the outside the front part of the armrest will be lifted when turning the kn...

Page 77: ...ough Use a standard commercially available upholstery or plastic cleaning agent Test first for compatibility on a small concealed area DANGER When The Machine Is Being Used Off Road Whether Cutting Gr...

Page 78: ...__________________________________________ Kit number LMAC290 10 5 LIGHT KIT__________________________________________________________ kit Number LMAC260 storage Racks kit number LMAC272 are included...

Page 79: ...IES 10 6 MIRROR KIT________________________________________________________ Kit number LMAC270 10 7 STORAGE RACKS __________________________________________________ Kit number LMAC272 Maximum capacity...

Page 80: ...en 78 10 ACCESSORIES...

Page 81: ...t engine manual Other Engine Problem Consult engine troubleshooting guide Engine Stops Fuel tank empty Fill with fresh fuel and bleed lines Interlocks not set before leaving operators seat Ensure Park...

Page 82: ...12 1 WASHBOARDING __________________________________________________ NOTE Arrow indicates direction of travel Washboarding is a cyclical pattern of varying cutting heights resulting in a wave like cu...

Page 83: ...varying cutting heights resulting in a wave like cut appearance In most cases the wave tip to tip dis tance is 2 in 5 cm or less Probable Cause Remedy Mowing ground speed is too fast Reduce mowing gro...

Page 84: ...ight of cut settings are different from one side of a reel to the other or from one cutting unit to another Check HOC adjustment of cutting units Worn front roller bearings Check replace front roller...

Page 85: ...en brown patch This is usually caused by an excessively low height of cut HOC setting and or uneven turf Probable Cause Remedy HOC height of cut settings are lower than normal Check adjust the HOC set...

Page 86: ...Remedy Bedknife improperly adjusted Adjust reel to bedknife setting Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as nec essary Mowing ground speed is too fast Reduce...

Page 87: ...unevenly worn reel Inspect reel Replace as needed Loose or missing bedknife fasteners Check bedknife screws Tighten loose screws re place missing screws Turning too aggressively Cutting units don t ov...

Page 88: ...osit of clippings concentrated at one end of cutting unit s or between two cutting units forming a line in the direction of travel Probable Cause Remedy Grass is too tall Mow more often Mowing while g...

Page 89: ...reel Sharpen or replace reel and bedknife as necessary Missing loose or over torqued bedknife screws Install replace or tighten bedknife screws to proper torque setting Mowing ground speed is too fas...

Page 90: ...en 88 13 FUSES AND RELAYS 10 A 2 1 spare 5 A 10 A 10 A 7 5 A 20 A 5 A 10 A 10 A 5 A 1 5 A A 0 1 6 1 A 5 1 5 1 A 5 1 4 1 A 2 3 1 R1 R2 R3 R4 FRONT VIEW...

Page 91: ...Lamps 4 Right Hand Head Lamps 5 Beacon 6 Plus One Supply 7 Ignition On Circuits 8 Direction Indicators 9 Hazard Lamps 10 Cutting Unit Position Switches 11 Spare 12 Air Seat Supply 13 Inclinometer 14 L...

Page 92: ...h transport or normal wear does not come under the guarantee The warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to subsequent owners The warranty period begins on the date...

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Page 94: ...cobsen Limited West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT English Company Registration No 1070731 www ransomesjacobsen com Jacobsen A Textron Company 11108 Quality Drive Charlotte NC 28273 USA www Ja...

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