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Assembly, Safety and Operation Manual

WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe 
injury.  Those who use and maintain this machine should be 
trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should 
read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, 
adjust or service the machine.

22114H-GB (rev.2)

Ransomes Gang Mower

Sportcutter Mk11, Magna Mk13
Product codes:  LBMA171  Sportcutter Gang unit on pneumatic wheels
 

LBMA172  Sportcutter Gang unit on steel wheels

 

LJBA003  Sportcutter 3-unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LJBA004   Sportcutter 3-unit on steel wheels

 

LJBA011   Sportcutter Mounted 3-unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LJBA005   Sportcutter 5-unit on pneumatic wheels 

 

LJBA006  Sportcutter 5-unit on steel wheels

 

LBMA174  Magna Gang unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LBMA173  Magna Gang unit on steel wheels.

 

LJBA015   Magna 3-unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LJBA016   Magna 3-unit on steel wheels

 

LJBA023   Magna Mounted 3-unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LJBA017   Magna 5-unit on pneumatic wheels

 

LJBA018   Magna 5-unit on steel wheels

GB

United

Kingdom

RJL 1C April 2013

Summary of Contents for Magna LBMA173

Page 1: ...atic wheels LBMA172 Sportcutter Gang unit on steel wheels LJBA003 Sportcutter 3 unit on pneumatic wheels LJBA004 Sportcutter 3 unit on steel wheels LJBA011 Sportcutter Mounted 3 unit on pneumatic whee...

Page 2: ...2009 Ransomes Jacobsen Limited All Rights Reserved...

Page 3: ...ERTIFICATES 6 5 DECALS AND UNIT SPECIFICATION 5 1 SAFETY DECALS 8 5 2 COMPONENTS FOR TRAILED UNITS 8 5 3 DIMENSIONS AND CUTTING PEFORMANCE 9 5 4 WEIGHTS 9 6 ASSEMBLY 6 1 SINGLE UNIT GANG MOWER 10 6 2...

Page 4: ...ecified 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 themselves thoroughly...

Page 5: ...Always observe the Highway Code both on and off the roads Keep alert and aware at all times Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...THAN WARNING 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation w...

Page 8: ...rensstemmelse med direktiver Voldoet aan de richtlijnen Vastab direktiividele Direktiivien mukainen Conforme aux directives Entspricht Richtlinien Megfelel az ir nyelveknek Conforme alle Direttive Atb...

Page 9: ...s om het technische bestand samen te stellen en die is gevestigd in het Woongebied henduse registrisse kantud isiku allkiri kes on volitatud tootja nimel deklaratsiooni koostama kes omab tehnilist dok...

Page 10: ...rame C 3 Unit Gang Mower 3 Cutting units 3 Short draw bars A 3 Unit frames C 2 Extension wings D 5 Unit Gang Mower 5 Cutting units 3 Short drawbars A 1 Long drawbar B 5 Unit frames C 2 Extensions wing...

Page 11: ...4ft 0in 2 59 m 8ft 6in 3 96 m 13ft 0in 5 33 m 17ft 6in 6 70 m 22ft oin 2 59 m 8ft 6in Overall Length 81 cm 2ft 8in 2 59 m 8ft 6In 3 88 m 12ft 9in 3 27 m 10ft 9in 4 64 m 15ft 3in 2 59 m 8ft 6in Transp...

Page 12: ...then lower the frame on to the unit so that the stirrups fit over the axle correctly Screw in and tighten bolts C Do not over tighten as too much pressure will distort the stirrup and cause jamming 3...

Page 13: ...xtension wings and the unit frame Two short bolts C are used to secure the front of the extension wings All must be tightened securely 2 Fig 4 From two of the short drawbars take the universal couplin...

Page 14: ...en 14 RANSOMES GANG MOWERS SPORTCUTTER Mk11 MAGNA Mk13 SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL 6 ASSEMBLY Fig 7 Fig 6 Fig 5...

Page 15: ...fit the lifting levers F spring first and replace pivot bolts Hook springs G on to arm protruding from front of cutting unit axle Fit the lifting link H to the lifting lever F and lug I on the rear o...

Page 16: ...ey L and secure to lugs M on main frame Check that the spring N is in position on the chain It should be positioned between the short chains 15 cm 6 from the central ring 7 Fig 9 Set tractor drawbar u...

Page 17: ...and hinge plate 3 Fig 11 Locate the twin coupling frame on to the hinge plates between the two front units and secure with clips 4 Fig 10 With the lubricating nipples on top insert the long drawbar J...

Page 18: ...ates between the three front units and secure with clips From the four short drawbars remove the universal couplings Bolt two couplings into the towing points on the extension wings and the other one...

Page 19: ...en 19 RANSOMES GANG MOWERS SPORTCUTTER Mk11 MAGNA Mk13 SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL 6 ASSEMBLY Fig 14...

Page 20: ...d secure with spring clip 4 Fig 15 Fit centre tube A of the yoke to the main tube B Check that the stand C and hook D are pointing downwards and secure with the bolts nuts and washers provided Next fi...

Page 21: ...the hook on the yoke The foot rest is then retracted allowing the hook to locate in the tractor loop A safety catch B must be raised and held in position by the drop pin ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig...

Page 22: ...ug The correct grade of oil for gear boxes is SAE 140 If the unit is used with other manufacturers frame work which tilts the unit on end the gear box should be lubricated with non tracking grease to...

Page 23: ...t discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation The owner operator is responsible for injuries inflicted to bystanders and or damage to their property 6...

Page 24: ...from the rear of the unit This will ensure even distribution of the cut grass behind the machine and give a good appearance and also prevent grass being carried round by the cutting cylinder and chok...

Page 25: ...ound as the cutting cylinder may be damaged by the bottom blade being forced upwards also the wear is greater and the machine will be harder to work TYRE PRESSURE The tyre pressure should be maintaine...

Page 26: ...of the series When close packing five unit and seven unit mowers which include two unit frames fited with one extension wing each it is necessary to use the trailing hitch C This should be fitted to...

Page 27: ...way or to any extent attributable to misuse lack of reasonable care or ordinary wear and tear or to the f tting of spares replacements or extra components which are not supplied or approved by us for...

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Page 30: ...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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