Ransomes Highway3, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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7 OPERATION
7.12 TRANSPORTING
Transport speed is for highway use only. Never select transport speed or 2 wheel drive off road.
Transport in 2 wheel drive only.
Make sure that the cutting units are held in the lifted position with the safety catches engaged.
1. Start the engine and set the throttle lever to full speed position.
2. Release the parking brake and after ensuring that the pedal control lever is in the transport position,
press the upper part of the foot pedal. The machine will move in a forward direction.
3. Continue to push down on the foot until the desired speed of the machine is reached. The foot should
always be kept firmly on the pedal to maintain full control of the drive pedal.
7.12.1 TRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER OR FLATBED ___________________________
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 are locked
in the transport position. Check the fuel
and hydraulic tank caps are tight. Make
sure that no part of the mower can fall
during transport.
Always follow the given maximum
transport load weight for the vehicle used.
Do Not carry more than the maximum
weight shown on the transport vehicle plate.
Read the safety and operation manual of the transport vehicle before you load.
Slinging
When slinging the mower, damage free clamps must be used, see the illustration,
with an approved lift frame. Information is available at www.tipnlift.co.uk.
Jacking
The machine jack points indicated by the decal shown.Two for each axle on four
wheel vehicles. Other axle types are different, check the Safety and Operations
Manual for the safe jack points.
A
B