Ransomes MT503, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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7 OPERATION
7.6 OPERATION OF THE MACHINE_______________________________________
Read the Safety Instructions.Section 3.
BEFORE OPERATING FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Check and adjust tyre pressure, if necessary, see section 4.3 Specification.
• Add diesel fuel to tank if necessary.
• Check engine oil and top-up, if necessary.
• Check radiator coolant and top-up, if necessary (50% antifreeze solution).
• Make sure you understand the information contained in the previous sections.
7.7 STARTING THE ENGINE_____________________________________________
1. The following procedure is for starting cold engines:
2. Ensure the FWD/REV pedal is in the neutral position, the mow switch is off, the throttle setting is in a mid
position and the Park Brake is applied.
3. Turn the ignition switch fully clockwise and hold until the engine starts (approximately 5-10 sec.)
4. The glow plugs are auto timed depending on the coolant temperature for operating the starter motor (This
should only take a few seconds)
5. When the engine starts, release the key immediately and it will return to the RUN position.
NOTES:
• If the engine fails to start after two attempts wait 5-10 seconds and try again.
• The starter motor must not be run continuously for longer than 30 seconds or it may fail.
7.8 DRIVING __________________________________________________________
•Release brake - Make sure the Park Brake is released before attempting to go forward or reverse.
• Forward - Gently depress the top of the FWD/REV foot pedal to reach desired ground speed.
• Reverse - Gently depress the bottom of the FWD/REV foot pedal to reach 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.
(See 6.11)
CAUTION
Use complete foot to operate both forward and reverse. Do not move pedal suddenly–always
operate slowly and smoothly. Do not move pedal violently from forward to reverse or vice versa.
The foot should always be kept firmly on the pedal to maintain full control of the drive pedal.
PIN Menu
Traction Boost
Inclinometer
Set Default Parameters
Change PIN
Flail \ Cylinder Mode
Flail\Cylinder Mode
Flail
Cylinder
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