Ransomes MT503 Quick Start Manual Download Page 19

QUICK START GUIDE

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FLAIL \ CYLINDER MODE

The 

MT503

 cutting system is capable of 

providing power to both Magna 250 Cutting 

cylinders and MT Series flail units. To ensure 

that these run at their intended speed it is 

important to ensure the machine’s cutting 

system is configured correctly.

The cutting system mode can be selected 

via the display as follows:

1. Press 

Button 4

 twice to enter the

Main Menu

2. Use 

Button 3

 to scroll to 

Settings

 

followed by 

Button 4

 to enter the 

Settings Menu

3. Use 

Button 3

 to scroll to 

PIN

 fol

-

lowed by 

Button 4

 to enter the 

Enter 

PIN

 page

4. Enter the Owner PIN (default 1001) 

to enter the 

PIN Menu

 page

5. Use 

Button 3

 to scroll to 

Flail \ 

Cylinder Mode 

followed by 

Button 

4 to enter the 

Flail \ Cylinder Mode

 

settings screen

6. Use 

Button 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 cutting units will automatically lift to the 

Cross Cut position while mowing and the 

vehicle is moved in reverse. Lift On Reverse 

can be disabled via the display as follows:

1. Press 

Button 4 

twice to enter the

Main Menu

2. Use 

Button 3 

to scroll to Settings 

followed by 

Button 4

 to enter the 

Settings Menu

3. Use 

Button 3 to

 scroll to

 PIN

 

followed by

 Button 4 

to enter the 

Enter PIN

 page

4. Enter the 

Owner PIN 

(default 1001) 

to enter the

 PIN Menu

 page

5. Use 

Button 3

 to scroll to Lift On 

Reverse followed by

 Button 4

 to 

enter the

 Lift On Reverse

 settings 

screen

6. Use

 Button 2 & 3 

to select either 

Enabled

 or 

Disabled

 as necessary, 

followed by

 Button 4

 to set 

Button 1

 

is then used to exit to the Main Menu 

or Home Screen

Lift On Reverse

Disabled

Enabled

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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