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RJL 100 July 2015

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United

Kingdom

Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Ransomes Highway 3 Ride on Reel Mower
Engine- Kubota V1105

Highway 3 - 4 Wheel Drive
Series: GF
Product 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 must be trained in its proper use, 
warned of its dangers and must read the entire 
manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust 
or service the machine.

24881G-GB (Rev.3)

Summary of Contents for Highway3

Page 1: ...GF Product 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 must be...

Page 2: ...ng Brake Release Valve 46 Free Wheel 46 Lighting Kit Optional 47 Seat Right Hand Arm Rest Pod 47 OPERATION Daily Inspection 48 Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System 49 Operating Procedure 50 F...

Page 3: ...ration service and repair specified by the manufacturer are understood to be part of the correct use ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understand the Safety Instructions controls lubrica...

Page 4: ...uct code H Product name J Serial number Location of Serial number plate The serial number plate A is found on the chassis under the position for the operator seat Chassis Stamp The Serial number and d...

Page 5: ...ropark Ipswich IP3 9TT England B ROPS Serial Plate A Weight of ROPS B Date Code C Standard Used D Part Number E Used on Product F Serial Number ROPS Serial Plate Location The ROPS serial plate C is lo...

Page 6: ...equipment Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment PPE and take instruction from the technical manuals applicable to the machine Remove and store correctly 1 Batteries 2 Fuel 3 Engine cool...

Page 7: ...bsen com Select the GENUINE PARTS tab followed by the ONLINE PARTS LOOK UP tab You now have access to Parts drawings and lists to help with the identification of spare parts 2 Website www Ransomes Jac...

Page 8: ..._____________ Record the key numbers shown below Starter Switch Diesel tank Record the machine and engine numbers shown below The machine serial number is found on the registration plate and the engin...

Page 9: ...er operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals guards shields deflectors or other protective devices fastened When you mow with a side discharge deck DO NOT operate the cutting un...

Page 10: ...ble g When you drive in the reverse direction look behind you and down to make sure the path is clear Do not operate the cutting units when you drive in the reverse direction h Use caution when you go...

Page 11: ...the ground away from your vehicle before you fill the container e Refuel the mower before you start the engine When the engine is in operation or while the engine is hot never remove the fuel cap or a...

Page 12: ...the hydraulic fluid surgically within a few hours or gangrene can occur n When you service the hydraulic system make sure the hydraulic fittings tubes and hoses are tightened to the correct torque Ma...

Page 13: ...ician If additional information or service is needed Contact your Authorized Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer who knows the latest methods to service this equipment and can give that service WARNING The Inter...

Page 14: ...ven Off Road A Seat Belt Must Be Worn Only When A Rops Frame Is In Position This Warning Is Because A Seat Belt Must Be Worn With A Rops To Follow The Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Sections 3 2 2 Sea...

Page 15: ...combined value of the activities WARNING Never Mow If There Is A Risk Of Lightning Or You Hear Thunder If You Are In The Middle Of Mowing Stop In A Safe Place Turn Off The Engine And Go Inside a Build...

Page 16: ...en 14 3 SAFETY NOTES...

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...

Page 18: ...134 5 cm 53 in J Wheel Track Front 105 cm 41 3 in K Wheel Track Rear 110 cm 43 3 in Uncut Turning Circle 130 cm 51 2 in Weight of 2 WD Machine No Fuel Plus ROPS 846 kg 1865lb Weight of 4 WD Machine No...

Page 19: ...el Rear 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 Arm...

Page 20: ...drostatic braking with hydraulic parking brakes on front wheels Battery Exide 093 SAE 500 4 4 VIBRATION LEVEL ___________________________________________________ The machine was tested for hand arm vi...

Page 21: ...kers To The Risks Arising From Physical Agents Noise Directive 2003 10 EC By compliance to The Lawnmower Standard BS EN ISO 5395 2013 And Sound Pressure Standard EN ISO 3746 2010 Measured Sound Pressu...

Page 22: ...ase or equivalent 4 10 ACCESSORIES ______________________________________________________ 4 10 1 AIR SUSPENSION SEAT KIT Kit number LMAC201 Sport 200 Sport 200 Sport 200 Construction Heavy duty welded...

Page 23: ...in the Environment 2003 10 EC Noise Physical Agents 2002 44 EC Vibration Physical Agents 97 68 EC NRMM Engine Emissions RQIRUPLW VVHVVPHQW RGQRFHQt SOQ Qt SRGPtQHN 2YHUHQVVWHPPHOVHVYXUGHULQJ RQIRUPLW...

Page 24: ...GSLV RVRE RSUiYQ Qp VHVWDYLW SURKOi HQt MPpQHP Y UREFH GU HW WHFKQLFNRX GRNXPHQWDFL D RVRE RSUiYQ Qp VHVWDYLW WHFKQLFNp VRXERU D DOR HQp Y UiPFL YURSVNpKR VSROH HQVWYt Underskrift af personen der har...

Page 25: ...ust Centre Unit 4 Knife Fixed Head Right Hand Drive Hand Spanner Adjust Front Left Hand Unit 4 Knife Fixed Head Right Hand Drive Hand Spanner Adjust Front Right Hand Unit 6 Knife Fixed Head Right Hand...

Page 26: ...LPHQX SURL YDMDOFD NL LPD WHKQL QR GRNXPHQWDFLMR LQ ODKNR VHVWDYOMD VSLV WHKQL QH GRNXPHQWDFLMH WHU LPD VHGH Y 6NXSQRVWL Firma de la persona responsable de la declaraci n en nombre del fabricante que...

Page 27: ...en 25 SPECIFICATIONS 4 NOTES...

Page 28: ...en 26 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 29: ...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 30: ...en 28 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 31: ...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 32: ...en 30 6 CONTROLS 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 10 9 7 6 6 6 9 6 1 OPERATOR WORKSTATION _______________________________________...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...___ 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 should be used at full speed 6 2C PARKING BRAKES____...

Page 35: ...when raised or the operator leaves the seat 6 2F BACKLAP SWITCH_______________________________________________ Switches the direction of cylinder rotation to allow backlapping By sliding back the ora...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...wn using buttons 2 and 3 button 4 then enters the selected page Button 1 returns to the main menu There will be three options within this menu Fault Log Time to Service Diagnostics A service engineer...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...___ 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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...unit 1 Release 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...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...ill 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 When the engine is labouring reduce forward...

Page 56: ...nts of metal are to be removed then the cutting unit should be reground on a specialised grinding machine Before any backlapping is carried out Ransomes Jacobsen recommends that the backlapping proces...

Page 57: ...t spins NOTE The operator can leave the driving seat for 3 minutes during backlapping before the machine shuts down unless it see s a manual input 6 Once all the blades on the reel are uniformly sharp...

Page 58: ...___________________________ The machine has hard point tie down loops front A and rear B Fasten the mower to the transport vehicle Make sure that all tie down straps are tight Make sure that the decks...

Page 59: ...ays 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...

Page 60: ...ective 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 Associate...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...ery 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 Change Hydrauli...

Page 63: ...en 61 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 E E D D...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...he right hand side of the seat below the seat cushion B By moving the lever towards the seat the seat can be slid backwards and forwards When in the desired position release the lever to locate in one...

Page 80: ...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 81: ..._________________ 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 82: ...___________________ 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 83: ...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 84: ...__________________________________________ Kit number LMAC290 10 5 LIGHT KIT__________________________________________________________ kit Number LMAC260 storage Racks kit number LMAC272 are included...

Page 85: ...IES 10 6 MIRROR KIT________________________________________________________ Kit number LMAC270 10 7 STORAGE RACKS __________________________________________________ Kit number LMAC272 Maximum capacity...

Page 86: ...en 84 10 ACCESSORIES NOTES...

Page 87: ...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 Parki...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...en 94 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 97: ...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 98: ...work of authorised Sales and Service dealers has been established and these details are available from your supplier When service attention or spares are required for the machine within or after the w...

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Page 100: ...rica Ransomes Jacobsen Limited West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT English Company Registration No 1070731 www ransomesjacobsen com North South America Jacobsen A Textron Company 11108 Quality...

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