Ransomes HR3300T, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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6 CONTROLS
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6.1A STARTER KEY SWITCH
The starter key (A) should be turned clockwise to
the 'start' position to start the engine. After starting,
the key should be released and allowed to return
automatically to the 'on' position for normal running.
NOTE:The glow plugs will auto pre-heat depending
on the coolant temperature before cranking begins.
6.1B THROTTLE 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 should be used at full speed.
6.1C PARKING BRAKES
When the engine is running the Parking brake is
applied by sliding back the orange button (1) on the
rocker switch on the control panel and depressing
the switch.
When the engine is switched off the parking brake
is automatically applied.
To release the parking brake depress the opposite
end of the rocker switch.
DO NOT apply the brake when the machine is
moving.
6.1D CUTTING UNIT SWITCH
To commence cutting ensure speed limiter is in
mow position and the units have been lowered.
Push bottom of the rocker switch and move joystick
towards the lower position.
To stop cutter unit rotation push top of rocker switch.
(Cutting units stop rotating automatically when
raised.)