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Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Ransomes MT383 Ride on Triple Cylinder Mower

Kubota D1803 - CR - E5

With ROPS Series: NM

Product code:

10007371

With CAB Series: NO

Product code:

10007372

10029754-A-GB

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.

WARNING

United

Kingdom

Summary of Contents for MT383

Page 1: ...07371 With CAB Series NO Product code 10007372 10029754 A GB WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machine must be trained in its proper use...

Page 3: ...s 38 General 39 Cutting Units 40 Cutters 41 Traction 42 Main Controller Miscellaneous Pins 43 Main Controller Miscellaneous Pins Continued 44 PIN 45 Cross Cut 45 Weight Transfer Traction Boost 45 Incl...

Page 4: ...l And Steering Alignment Adjustment 91 Steering Rod And Steering Link Check 92 Machine Maintenance 93 Folding ROPS 94 ADJUSTMENT Traction Control Pedal 95 Traction Boost Weight Transfer Adjustment 95...

Page 5: ...pose Compliance with the conditions of operation service and repair specified by the manufacturer are understood to be part of the correct use ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understan...

Page 6: ...Product name J Serial number Location of Serial number plate The serial number plate A is found on the right hand of the chassis towards the rear right hand wheel Chassis Stamp The Serial number and...

Page 7: ...he control panel facing forwards C D E Kg A F Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd West Road Ransomes Europark Ipswich IP3 9TT England B F G H Kg B J West Road Ransom es Europa rk Ipswich IP3 9TT England E C DIETEG...

Page 8: ...o use all of the necessary lifting equipment Use correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment PPE and take instruction from the technical manuals applicable to the machine Remove and store correctl...

Page 9: ...D A MANUAL tab at the top select a brand product category and product You now have access to a PDF version of the parts manual 2 Complete the form included in the technical manual pack supplied with t...

Page 10: ...en 10 2 INTRODUCTION NOTES 1...

Page 11: ...3 1 2 PREPARATION ______________________________________________________ a When you operate the mower wear correct clothing slip resistant work shoes or boots work gloves hard hat safety glasses and...

Page 12: ...op offs ditches or embankments Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible g When you drive in the reverse direction look behind you and down to make sure the path is cle...

Page 13: ...el or fuel vapors d Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer with a plastic liner Always put the fuel container on the ground away from your vehicle before you fill the...

Page 14: ...hen you service the hydraulic system make sure the hydraulic fittings tubes and hoses are tightened to the correct torque where applicable Make sure the hydraulic system is in good condition before yo...

Page 15: ...ents and maintenance must always be done by an approved technician If a service is needed contact your authorized Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer or after sales for additional information or help WARNING The...

Page 16: ...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 Seating 3 4 3 Rollover...

Page 17: ...use the exposure values must be combined Total exposure is then the 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 m...

Page 18: ...115 8 1600 85 4 1600 Maximum bare speed min rpm 2900 Maximum bare idling speed min rpm 775 to 825 Order of Firing 1 2 3 Direction of Rotation Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel side Compression ra...

Page 19: ...to Outside 160cm 63In K Rear Wheel Width Tyre Wall Outside to Outside 131cm 51 6In Ground clearance 23cm 9 1In Outside Turning Circle 560cm 220 5In Inside Turning Circle 240cm 9 4In Weight of Machine...

Page 20: ...en 20 4 SPECIFICATIONS MT383 with ROPS MT383 with Cabin B A G D E J J H K F 1...

Page 21: ...er steering with adjustable tilt steering wheel Ground pressure Tractor unit measured with No fuel No optional Accessories MAGNA 250 8K cutting units Cutting 1 70 kg cm2 166kPa Brakes Hydrostatic brak...

Page 22: ...e normal position to drive the vehicle with two hands on the steering mechanism The cutting device was in rotation with the machine driven in a straight line at 6 Km hr on a level and cut lawn The Mac...

Page 23: ...LWA Cabin Unit Door Windows Closed Measured Sound Pressure 86dB A 1 24 LWA Cabin Unit Door Windows Open When the machine was tested for sound power Noise in the Environment The Machinery Safety Direc...

Page 24: ...r at 12km hr 9 3 acres hr at 7 5 mph 10 allowance is included for normal overlaps and turning at the end of each cut Magna 250 Construction Heavy duty welded pressed steel construction Blade Length 76...

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

Page 26: ...en 26 5 DECALS 4153197 A B C D E F G H 4324674 K L J 19 4321506 a b c d e g f 5 1 SAFETY DECALS EC__________________________________________________ 1...

Page 27: ...l Seal Plate 19 a Read The Operator Manual b Crush Hazard c Keep A Safe Distance From The Machine d Prevent Contact With Hydraulic Oil Release Under Pressure Read Operator Manual For Service Procedure...

Page 28: ...en 28 5 DECALS 5 2 INSTRUCTION DECALS EC ____________________________________________ B C A D F G J H K API CLASSIFICATION CJ 4 L E M N 1 37 1 72 bar 20 25 psi 4323911 TOTAL EQUIVIS ZS 46 4286422 1...

Page 29: ...Unit PTO Drive E Throttle F 4164861 Traction Pedal Forward Reverse G Power socket 12 volt H Mow Transport lever J 009034770 Guaranteed Sound Power Level K 009039870 Jack Hook Point L 4316687 Engine O...

Page 30: ...WORKSTATION____________________________________________ 7 6 11 6 18 6 12 9 8 1234 5 1234 5 12V 10A 6 2 1234 5 1234 5 1234 5 12V 10A 6 2A 1234 5 1234 5 12V 12V 12V 10A 6 2 6 2A 6 18 6 11 6 12 9 8 ROPS...

Page 31: ...Centre Cutting Unit Lift Lower Control L Left Hand Cutting Unit Lift Lower Control M Right Hand Cutting Unit Position Lamp N Centre Cutting Unit Position Lamp P Left Hand Cutting Unit Position Lamp Q...

Page 32: ...ncrease the engine speed and towards the left to decrease the engine speed NOTE Operate the machine with the engine at full speed 6 2 C PARK BRAKE______________________________________________________...

Page 33: ...__________________ Engages 4 wheel drive whilst the vehicle is reversing The switch must be held to engage 6 2 G LIGHT SWITCH OPTIONAL ___________________________________________ Switches the road lig...

Page 34: ...reen The operator must confirm the fault before they can move to the Home Screen ICONS 1 Park Brake Engaged 2 DPF Inhibit 3 DPF Regeneration Request 4 DPF Regeneration Ongoing 5 TST Active Optional 6...

Page 35: ...e The colour changes from green to red as the fuel level decreases The engine temperature gauge is on the right side The colour changes from green to red as the temperature increases 6 3 5 THE ENGINE...

Page 36: ...anguage 6 3 8 CLOCK DATE ADJUST______________________________________________ Button 3 is used to traverse the time and date digits and Button 2 is used to increment As well as adjusting the Time and...

Page 37: ...d is an example and the actual popup seen by the operator may be different 6 4 1 TIME UNTIL SERVICE ________________________________________________ This screen gives the number of engine hours until...

Page 38: ...1 MEASUREMENT UNITS_______________________________________________ Buttons 2 3 move the arrow up and down the list Button 4 selects parameter to be altered then Button 2 3 scroll between the unit typ...

Page 39: ...d on MT383 6 Main Controller c1p06 Seat Switch Input 7 Main Controller c1p13 Hydraulic Oil Filter Switch Input 8 Main Controller c1p23 Traction Neutral Switch Input 9 Main Controller c1p32 Engine Star...

Page 40: ...put 7 Main Controller c1p11 Centre Front Position Sensor Input 8 Expansion Module c2p03 Centre Front Float Solenoid Output 9 Main Controller c1p36 Centre Front Lower Solenoid Output 10 Main Controller...

Page 41: ...d on MT383 6 Main Controller c1p07 Cutting Circuit Pressure Switch Input Not used on MT383 7 Main Controller c1p24 Mow Transport Speed Switch Input 8 Main Controller c1p44 Traction Boost Solenoid Outp...

Page 42: ...oil Forwards Output Not used on MT383 5 6 Main Controller c1p14 Cruise Control Switch Input Not used on MT383 7 Main Controller c1p25 Service Brake Switch Input Not used on MT383 8 Main Controller c1p...

Page 43: ...er c1p22 CAN 1 Shield 5 Main Controller c1p49 Battery Positive 6 Main Controller c1p02 Battery Positive 7 Main Controller c1p05 CAN 0 Shield 8 Main Controller c1p20 CAN 1 High 9 Main Controller c1p47...

Page 44: ...p01 Battery Negative 5 HMI c1p04 CAN 0 Low 6 Expander Module c1p02 Battery Positive 7 Expander Module c1p05 CAN 0 Shield 8 Expander Module c2p12 Battery Positive 9 HMI c1p02 Battery Positive 10 HMI c1...

Page 45: ...o deactivate move the switch lever fully forward refer to section 6 7 Using the PIN Menu Buttons 2 and 3 to arrow up and down and Button 4 to select Cross Cut this gives you the option to Enable or Di...

Page 46: ...ct Set Default Parameters Press arrow to confirm 6 5 7 DISPLAY INCLINES __________________________________________________ Only Visible if TST is installed and enabled showing machine angle Left Right...

Page 47: ...e correct language English Deutsch Francais Dansk Svensk Nederlands and Espa ol 6 5 11 BACKLAPPING _____________________________________________________ To enable backlapping 1 Start the machine 6 3 4...

Page 48: ...decreases before either an Inhibit Cut or Stop Cut warning has been triggered The angle at which this warning occurs varies with machine configuration as follows MT383 with ROPS 19 MT383 with Cab 16 6...

Page 49: ...with machine configuration as follows MT383 with ROPS 24 MT383 with Cab 21 6 6 5 WARNING OIL PRESSURE FAULT ______________________________________ When this screen is shown the engine oil pressure ha...

Page 50: ...he machine s engine may automatically reduce the power available 6 6 8 WARNING BATTERY FAULT ___________________________________________ When this screen is shown the battery is not charging or there...

Page 51: ...6 12 JOYSTICK FAULT _______________________________________________ When this screen is shown there is a fault with the Unit Lift Lower Control Stop the engine as soon as possible and contact your loc...

Page 52: ...ine as soon as possible and contact your lo cal Ransomes Jacobsen Dealer 6 6 16 EMISSION FAULT DPF SENSOR __________________________________ When this screen is shown the engine controller ECU is repo...

Page 53: ...mes Jacobsen Dealer 6 6 19 MCU DISPLAY COMMUNICATION FAULT ___________________________ When this screen is shown there is a communication fault with the machine controller MCU and or display Stop the...

Page 54: ...move the switch lever rearwards 6 8 TRACTION BOOST WEIGHT TRANSFER SWITCH ______________________ The switch will transfer weight hydraulically between the drive wheels and the cutting units It is poss...

Page 55: ...cutting unit is lowered to the ground and illuminates red when the engine begins to labour If this happens the forward speed of the machine must be reduced until the lamp goes out 6 10 CUTTER SWITCH P...

Page 56: ...pedal suddenly always operate slowly and carefully Do not move the pedal with force from forward to reverse or reverse to forward The angle of the Foot Pedal can be altered to obtain the most comforta...

Page 57: ...al to lock the steering column in position 6 13 HORN ______________________________________________________________ For machines without the lighting kit The horn button is situated on the control pan...

Page 58: ...te Hand wheel A counter clockwise 3 turns and lock using Lock wheel B 6 16 FREE WHEEL ______________________________________________________ To push the machine disengage the Park Brake see section 6...

Page 59: ...and wheel A b Using both hands grip the arm rest and lift or lower the arm rest It will move in a circular motion X either mov ing up and forward or down and rearwards c When the desired position is o...

Page 60: ...ntrol M Fuse Holder N Fuse Holder FUSE HOLDER Fuse Rating Protected Circuits M8 15A Wiper Front M7 25A Front Screen Heating M6 7 5A Radio 15 M5 20A Working Lights Locater Lighting Left M4 10A Wiper Re...

Page 61: ...en 61 CONTROLS 6 NOTES...

Page 62: ...tor leaves the seat with the Cutter Engage PTO switch on and the Park Brake on only the cutters will stop 2 Perform each of the following tests to ensure the operator presence safety interlock system...

Page 63: ...g unit may cause serious injuries to bystanders and or damage the equipment Turn PTO cutter switch off and raise the units when crossing paths or roads Look out for traffic 6 Stop and inspect the equi...

Page 64: ...unit also has the addition of a shaft clamp screw and washer J to be fitted at end of shaft once the unit is attached and secured in place Hydraulic Motor 1 It is important not to contaminate the mot...

Page 65: ...h desired ground speed To stop Gently return the FWD REV foot pedal to the neutral position To hold the vehicle stationary on a slope it may be necessary to apply a certain amount of forward reverse S...

Page 66: ...components 7 11 BACKLAPPING ____________________________________________________ This mower has the ability to allow the cylinder to be driven in reverse direction for backlapping See section 6 5 11 B...

Page 67: ...age PTO Engage Cylinders by giving Lower command using Lift Lower Lever Run the Cylinders for a short period 5 Gradually adjust Cylinder to Bedknife Stop Machine and repeat steps 1 4 until Blade is un...

Page 68: ...n 3 to scroll to Fan Drive followed by Button 4 to enter the Fan Drive Reverse page 6 Buttons 2 3 can then be used to scroll to the desired mode setting followed by Button 4 to set 7 The Timer time in...

Page 69: ...rt load weight for the towing vehicle used 4 Ensure that you know the working weight of your mower configuration Select a suitable vehicle for transporting the mower ensuring equipment is fully secure...

Page 70: ...make another attempt to climb and back down slowly 5 When descending a steep slope always lower units to the ground to reduce the risk of mower overturning WARNING To minimize the possibility of overt...

Page 71: ...se points 8 2 2 End of season Every 1000 hours Check Battery Condition Change Hydraulic Oil Filter Check Hydraulic hoses for damage and wear 8 11 8 8 Lubricate these fittings minimum weekly or more if...

Page 72: ...en 72 8 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION B B C C D E D E A C D E 8 8 8 11 8 5 8 5 8 9 1...

Page 73: ...0 8 9 8 9 8 4 8 3 1 Every 500 hours Replace fuel filter Cartridge Change engine oil Change engine oil filter cartridge Replace water separator Remove the sediment in fuel tank Clean water jacket and r...

Page 74: ...3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 The jobs indicated by must be done after the first 50 hours of operation 3 Consult your local Kubota dealer for this service The items listed above marked are registered as emission...

Page 75: ...ne When you follow the engine manufacturer instructions you will make sure of the maximum service life of the engine The replacement engine manuals are available from the engine manufacturer The opera...

Page 76: ...iner c Replace the drain plug C If Oil Filter is not being replaced fill the engine with the correct quantity and grade of oil through the filler Change Engine Oil Filter a Remove the oil filter cartr...

Page 77: ...________________ Lubricate the cutting units and lift arm pivots as per service schedule Grease point locations can be found at the following locations Front Pivot Arm A Centre Pivot Arm B Cutting Uni...

Page 78: ...________ Check coolant level each day The radiator must be full and the recovery bottle must be at the cold mark Drain and fill the cooling system each year Empty and clean the recovery bottle Mix cle...

Page 79: ...into a container b Replace the bottom hose A on to the radiator Make sure all the hose clips B are tight c Fill the cooling system with the correct antifreeze mixture see section 8 1 Fill system throu...

Page 80: ...A d Start the engine and remove the air from the hydraulic system Operate all mower functions for 5 minutes to remove the air and to balance the hydraulic fluid level e When all air is removed from t...

Page 81: ...rain the BioFlush and replace hydraulic filters 4 Fill system with approved Greenscare biodegradable ISO VG 46 hydraulic oil The hydraulic system is now optimised for fluid biodegradability in the eve...

Page 82: ...ing with hydraulic fluid before you assemble the new filter Tighten the filter with your hand b Operate the engine at idle speed for five minutes to remove the air from the hydraulic system The oil le...

Page 83: ...fuel vapors are removed do not allow the sparks open flame or other types of ignition Never keep fuel containers near an open flame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or fuel vapors Alw...

Page 84: ...tem After water is drained from the fuel system fuel filter cartridge is replaced or the fuel hoses are replaced bleed the air from the fuel system a Open the air vent at the top of the water separato...

Page 85: ...val of the elements to inspect or clean increases the risk of dust and other particles to enter the engine When service is needed first clean the outside of the filter housing then remove the old prim...

Page 86: ...to jump start the engine check the condition of the drained battery b Connect the positive battery terminal of the charged battery to positive battery terminal of the drained battery c Connect the ne...

Page 87: ...nd of the exhaust stop the engine immediately Identify the problem and have the system repaired Torque all exhaust manifold hardware equally Tighten or replace the exhaust clamps WARNING Charge the ba...

Page 88: ...will change to Level 1 When the engine controller is at Level 0 the Active and Parked Regen is disabled Level 1 Engine will enter Active Regen state unless Inhibit Regen switch is in the INHIBIT posi...

Page 89: ...to assemble plugs or caps to the ends of hoses and open ports Clean any hydraulic fluid that spills Make sure O rings are clean and hose fittings are correctly installed before you tighten Prevent th...

Page 90: ...l indicator to the security of the Hub Nut Due to its design and colouring the Hub Nut Lock is easily visible from a distance even when the tractor unit is in use or is parked Daily Visual checks must...

Page 91: ...ch rear wheel hub See below 7 Take a measurement between the front left hand and front right hand alignment tool plates X and compare this with the measurement between the rear left and right hand of...

Page 92: ...e wheel nuts pull and push the alignment tool making sure not to apply too much force so as not to extend or retract the Hydraulic Steering Cylinder 3 Using Fig 1 check the free movement does not exce...

Page 93: ...ssure spray washers or steam cleaners avoid washing electrical components instruments air intakes and bearing areas When cleaning machine always comply to local legislation regarding waste water and c...

Page 94: ...folded position CAUTION Check the ROPS fasteners before use Do no welding to any part of the ROPS Do not change the ROPS structure Replace damaged ROPS Do not try to correct a damaged ROPS WARNING Th...

Page 95: ...ction allows the operator to transfer ground pressure from the cutting units to the wheels assisting either the ground following of cutting units or the traction of the wheels when required The Weight...

Page 96: ...ade 2 The correct on cut must be achieved with the adjustment mechanism slack i e between notches A requirement of the hand adjustment is that the cylinder must always be moved towards the bottom blad...

Page 97: ...____________________________________ The roll bearings are self adjusting taper roller bearings and require no adjustment 9 6 CUTTING CYLINDER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT___________________________ TO ADJUST 1...

Page 98: ...en 98 9 ADJUSTMENTS...

Page 99: ...h reference to voltage protection and the kind of connections from the manufacturer from GRAMMER or the company s agencies For safety reasons the installation and connection to the vehicle supply netw...

Page 100: ...seat the seat and seat mounting must be checked additionally by specialist personnel after an accident has occurred Fasteners must be checked regularly for a tight seat If the seat wobbles there may...

Page 101: ...e applicable operating maintenance and installation instructions and in compliance with all relevant national regulations Improper installation and assembly bear the risk of personal injury or propert...

Page 102: ...the 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 o...

Page 103: ...end stop To 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 ord er to pre ven t compressor damag...

Page 104: ...T ____________________________________________ Kit number 10006946 Standard 10007714 R65 Compliant 10 7 LIGHTING ______________________________________________________ Kit Number Light Kit 10007073 UK...

Page 105: ...___________________________ Kit number 10009326 Maximum capacity per rack is 5kg 10 9 TILT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY TST _______________________________ TST kit number 10009298 10 10 MIRROR KIT ______________...

Page 106: ...uel pump Consult 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 s...

Page 107: ...the work is completed repeat the test cut to check the mower performance The following items must be checked to make sure of an accurate test cut 1 Mowing Ground Speed 2 Blade Sharpness 3 Height of Cu...

Page 108: ...Refer to Parts and Maintenance Manual Worn roller bearings or deck caster wheels Check and replace the roller bearings deck caster wheels Cutting implement movement is decreased Check and remove the c...

Page 109: ...ut HOC setting rough surface Possible Cause Correction The HOC height of cut settings are low for the conditions Check and adjust the HOC settings The mower can not follow the ground in this direc tio...

Page 110: ...Correction The cutting blade is blunt Sharpen or replace the blade Cutting at more than the recommended speed Decrease the cutting speed You try to cut deep grass in one try Increase the number of cut...

Page 111: ...ce the blade When you turn suddenly the cutting unit do not cut all the area Make the turns slow and allow the cutting unit to cut the complete area Change the cut pattern on side hills The tire mats...

Page 112: ...rass is too tall Mow more often Mowing while grass is wet Mow when grass is dry Grass built up on roller Clean rollers and scrapers Grass collecting on mower or cutting implement frame Clear cutting u...

Page 113: ...rn Possible Cause Correction The HOC is not set equally on all the unit Check and adjust the HOC on all cutting unit to same height Refer to Maintenance Section Difference in rotary cutting unit speed...

Page 114: ...en 114 12 QUALITY OF CUT NOTES...

Page 115: ...sides of the hole If the fuse is OK the green LED will light up Also there are several spare replacement fuses available in the fuse box F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 70A F1 F2 40A 7 5A 10A 25A 5A 7 5A 10...

Page 116: ...ptional F13 10 Amp Horn Beacon F14 5 Amp Brake Lights DRLs Optional F15 15 Amp Dipped Beam Headlights Optional F16 10 Amp Proximity Sensors F17 5 Amp Control Panel Switches F18 10 Amp Air Seat Optiona...

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Page 118: ...shed and these details are available from your supplier When service attention or spares are required for the machine within or after the warranty period your supplier or any authorised dealer should...

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