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QUICK START GUIDE

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ENGINE START

When the Ignition Key is turned to the start 

position, this screen is shown.

If the Park Brake is applied, the Cutter 

Switch (PTO) is in the OFF position, the Foot 

Pedal is in the Neutral position, and the 

operator is in the seat, the engine will start.

This screen shows the fuel bar graph on the 

left side. 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.

ENGINE WILL NOT START

When the Ignition Key is turned to the start 

position this screen is shown. If any of the 

icons flash:

   • The Park Brake is not applied.

   • The Cutter Switch (PTO) is not in the 

OFF position.

   • The Foot Pedal is not in the neutral 

position.

   • The operator is not in the seat.

   • The vehicle angle is greater than 45º.

NOTE:

 The engine will not start until all the 

items in the list are correct.
The red LEDs either side of the display will 
flash and the key icon in the centre will 
appear red.

REVERSING COOLING FAN

The machine is fitted with a reversible 
engine cooling fan which aids in clearing 
debris from the engine air intake grilles. The 
fan will reverse direction automatically at 
timed intervals however if the operator 
wishes to carry out an additional reverse 
cycle to clear debris this can be achieved by 
pressing 

Button 3

 on the display.

NOTE:

   • A fan icon will flash on the display

when either an automatic or manual
fan reversal cycle is taking place.

   • Following an automatic or manual

reverse cycle, the operator must wait
60 seconds before an additional
manual reverse cycle can be initiated.

   • The automatic fan reversal time interval

is factory set to 30 minutes, however is
adjustable from 5 minutes to 40 minute
via the display menu (see full Safety,
Operators and Maintenance manual
for details).

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VISUAL DISPLAY

Summary of Contents for MT503

Page 1: ...6126 A GB QUICK START GUIDE Ransomes MT503 Ride on Cylinder Flail Mower STARTING THE ENGINE SEAT ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS DRIVING MOWING VISUAL DISPLAY Refer To The Safety Operation And Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...n Limited All Rights Reserved Ransomes Jacobsen Limited reserves the right to make design changes without obligation to make these changes on units previously sold and the information contained in thi...

Page 3: ...the time taken for the engine to start depends on the temperature of the engine coolant 4 When the engine starts release the key immediately The key returns to the RUN position 5 If the engine does no...

Page 4: ...fold forward to the seat cushion Move back to get the correct position Release the lever to engage in one of the preset positions C WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust The position of the operator weight adju...

Page 5: ...operators seat is in the correct position to operate the Traction Pedal comfortably push the small Foot Pedal A at the base of the steering column and tilt the column backward or forward to the corre...

Page 6: ...QUICK START GUIDE en 6 ROPS Workstation Joystick B U G T X H A F E 12V 10A D 2 5 Hours C Y V R M N P Q J K L CONTROLS...

Page 7: ...Lift Lower Control K 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...

Page 8: ...with the engine at full speed PARK BRAKE SWITCH When the engine is in operation the Park Brake is applied by sliding back the orange button on the rocker and depressing the Park Brake switch When the...

Page 9: ...o engage the cruise function To disengage cruise control Push the rocker switch to disengage the cruise function 4WD REVERSE ASSIST SWITCH Engages the Four Wheel Drive while the vehicle is in reverse...

Page 10: ...orward or reverse traction NOTE Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse Unless in an emergency do not move the pedal suddenly always operate slowly and carefully Do not move the pedal wi...

Page 11: ...3 Engage the cutter by pushing on the upper half of the Cutter Switch PTO 4 Release the Park Brake and begin driving forward NOTE Always set the throttle to full engine speed for mowing even when the...

Page 12: ...tch in the OFF position the TST is in operation and the Park Brake is applied NOTE The TST Tilt Sensor Technology is an optional active safety device to warn you when the machine is being used in unsu...

Page 13: ...NOTE The engine will not start until all the items in the list are correct The red LEDs either side of the display will flash and the key icon in the centre will appear red REVERSING COOLING FAN The m...

Page 14: ...nge the Date Time format between EU and US Once amended Button 4 is used to save and Button 1 to exit back to the Main Menu SERVICE MENU The checkmark can be moved up and down using Buttons 2 and 3 Bu...

Page 15: ...ur is used to select and store the language At that point the title bar changes to the new selected language The options will always be in the correct language English Deutsch Francais Dansk Svensk Ne...

Page 16: ...xi mum defined speeds cannot be exceeded in this mode but the vehicle may reduce trans mission speeds for optimal grass cutting performance The following drive features are available in Automatic mode...

Page 17: ...s screen 6 Use Button 2 3 to select either Enabled or Disabled as necessary followed by Button 4 to set 7 Button 1 is then used to exit to the Main Menu or Home Screen ADAPTICUT AdaptiCut is a load se...

Page 18: ...tton 2 3 to increase or decrease as desired followed by Button 4 to save 8 Adjust the other speeds as necessary or use Button 1 to exit Vehicle Speed FWD 25 km h REV 8 Mm h FWD 13 km h REV 6 Km h FWD...

Page 19: ...ton 2 3 to select the required mode as appropriate followed by Button 4 to set 7 Button 1 is then used to exit to the Main Menu or Home Screen Flail Cylinder Mode Flail Cylinder LIFT ON REVERSE The cu...

Page 20: ...TO switch To activate Cross Cut with the cutting unit in lowered position move the Lift Lower switch momentarily to the rear in a quick motion To deactivate move the switch lever fully forward Using t...

Page 21: ...een once selected 5 Exit the menu s using Button 1 returning to Home Screen The Cutting Indication symbol will have changed to the Backlap symbol 6 Lower Cutting units and Engage Cutters as normal The...

Page 22: ...layed on this screen and the Disabled and Enabled options will be greyed out DISPLAY INCLINES Only Visible if TST is installed and enabled showing machine angle Left Right Forward Backwards Rotating g...

Page 23: ...rate the Traction Pedal until the Parked Regen cycle is completed and the Regen Request light turns off To inhibit the engine from performing a Regen cycle press Button 4 then Button 2 Refer to the fu...

Page 24: ...Cab 16 WARNING SLOPE ANGLE INHIBIT CUT If the slope angle continues to increase the screen will display this warning which indicates that the cutters will be prevented from starting if not already run...

Page 25: ...has been driven to an area with a shallower slope angle The warning screen and the audible alarm will self clear as the vehicle angle decreases i e the operator does not need to press Button 4 to clea...

Page 26: ...ior to switching off the engine Clean the radiator and screens of all grass and debris WARNING ENGINE FAULT When this screen is shown there is an engine fault Stop the engine as soon as possible and c...

Page 27: ...ment at the earliest opportunity WARNING SERVICE REQUIRED When this screen is shown the machine needs a service Go to the Main Menu and select Service Menu Time Until Service to show the items needed...

Page 28: ...ce 3 Chemin des Silos ZI du Chapitre 31100 Toulouse T 33 0 5 34 47 86 40 North South America Jacobsen 1451 Marvin Griffin Road Augusta Georgia 30906 3852 USA W www jacobsen com 1451 Marvin Griffin Roa...

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