Ransomes HR3806, Parts And Maintenance Manual

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RANSOMES HR3806 Series: DZ
MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.6 LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Before leaving the driving position, stop
the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary. Apply brakes and
disengage all drives. Remove the starter
key.
3.7 SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON
SLOPES
• Local undulations and sinkage will change
the general slope. Avoid ground
conditions which can cause the machine
to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.
• Sudden decelerating or braking can
cause the rear wheels to lift. Remember
there is no such thing as a “safe” slope.
• Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care.
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set the
weight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.
3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING CYLINDERS
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Beware of energy in the drive which can
cause rotation when the blockage is
released.
• Keep other people away from the cutting
units as rotation of one cylinder can cause
the others to rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Read all the appropriate servicing
instructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
the original manufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
care not to get hands and feet trapped when
rotating cylinders.
• Make sure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder
can cause the others to rotate.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasing or restraining forces which can
cause parts to move suddenly.
• Do not alter engine speed above maximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
of personal injury.
• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO
NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the
engine, never add fuel while the engine is
running.
• Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can
into the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapours have
dissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark.
• 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 across the
terminals.