GB-5
RANSOMES PARKWAY 2250 PLUS
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.7 SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON
SLOPES
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Local undulations and sinkage will change
the general slope. Avoid ground conditions
which can cause the machine to slide.
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Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.
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Sudden decelerating or braking can cause
the rear wheels to lift. Remember there is
no such thing as a “safe” slope.
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Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care.
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope set the
weight transfer, if fitted to its maximum (+) setting.
3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING CYLINDERS
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Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
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Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
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Release blockages with care. Keep all parts
of the body away from the cutting edge.
Beware of energy in the drive which can
cause rotation when the blockage is released.
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Keep other people away from the cutting units
as rotation of one cylinder can cause the
others to rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND
MAINTENANCE
All vehicles
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Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
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Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
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Read all the appropriate servicing instructions.
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Use only the replacement parts supplied by
the original manufacturer.
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When adjusting the cutting cylinders take
care not to get hands and feet trapped when
rotating cylinders.
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Make sure that other people are not touching
any cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder
can cause the others to rotate.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.
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Do not dismantle the machine without
releasing or restraining forces which can
cause parts to move suddenly.
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Do not alter engine speed above maximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
of personal injury.
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When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
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Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
Diesel & Petrol vehicles
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When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO
NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the
engine, never add fuel while the engine is
running.
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Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can into
the tank.
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Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors.
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Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
LPG vehicles
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Only trained & competent personnel in the
use of LPG as a road vehicle fuel are
allowed to work on LPG aspects of the
vehicles engine or fuel system.
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When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO
NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the
engine, never add fuel while the engine is
running.
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Vehicles should not be parked within 3
meters of any heat source, open flame or
other sources of ignition.
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Vehicles should not be serviced over an
inspection pit
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If for any reason a leak in the fuel
system is suspected, the vehicle
should be moved to an isolated area
clear of buildings & people and as far
as possible from drains and any source
of ignition.
