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Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual 
 

Ransomes Spider I Remote Controlled Rotary Mower 

 

 

Product Code: ILD01W 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING 

WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause 
severe injury.  Those who use and maintain this machine 
should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers 
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set 
up, operate, adjust or service the machine. 

 

 

 

RJL 100 August 2010 

24735-GB (Rev.7) 

 

Summary of Contents for Spider I

Page 1: ...WARNING WARNING If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use warned of its dangers and should read the entire ma...

Page 2: ...9 8 CHARGING THE NBB REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTERY 27 9 9 PREPARING THE HETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER 28 9 10 CHARGING THEHETRONIC REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER BATTERY 28 10 OPERATION 28 10 1 TRANSPO...

Page 3: ...RESSURE 43 11 18 MOWING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM 43 11 19 LUBRICATION 44 11 20 CLEANING THE MACHINE 45 11 21 TORQUE CHART 45 11 22 OIL VISCOSITY 45 11 23 TECHNICAL PLATE 46 11 24 TOOLS 46 12 TROUBL...

Page 4: ...ge read through this manual and make themselves thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions controls lubrication and maintenance The machine may be operated with additional accessories specifically...

Page 5: ...SE The mower must not be used on surfaces littered by glass loose stones pieces of iron and other foreign objects that can either be thrown by the blades during mowing or damage the mower The mower mu...

Page 6: ...We strongly recommend that you copy this data to the chart below while taking over the machine and consequently use them during any further communication with the manufacturer or the servicing facili...

Page 7: ...ture of the machine referring to the technical manuals where appropriate Special attention should be made for dealing with stored energy within pressurized elements of the machine or tensioned springs...

Page 8: ...case of an emergency Do not enter the path of the mower While operating the mower make sure that the mower is clearly visible at all times and within the range of the remote control unit and that you...

Page 9: ...fuel into a hot tank or while the engine is still hot Let the machine cool down Before refuelling push the STOP button on the control panel of the mower Never refuel while the engine is running Do not...

Page 10: ...ectly below the mower The working position should be far enough maximum 50 meters to prevent the operator from getting hit by objects that may be accidentally thrown by the mower Do not operate the mo...

Page 11: ...x1300 51 2x51 2 Height mm inch 850 33 47 Mowing width mm inch 800 31 52 Mowing blade height mm inch 60 110 2 36 4 33 30 80 1 18 3 14 continuous regulation Weight Kg pound 245 540 Driving speed km h mp...

Page 12: ...Operation manual Spider ILD01 12 54 rev 07 01 01 2010 4 3 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATES...

Page 13: ...er s manual and remove the key from the ignition Use protective work aids face shield Attention use protective gloves when changing the mowing blades Attention the device uses hydraulic energy drive d...

Page 14: ...Operation manual Spider ILD01 14 54 rev 07 01 01 2010 15 16 17 Lifting jack support point Keep safe distance from the machine when it is moving Attention rotating parts...

Page 15: ...Operation manual Spider ILD01 15 54 rev 07 01 01 2010 5 1 INSTRUCTION DECALS...

Page 16: ...damaged On slopes never enter the area below or directly above the machine Recommended method of cutting on slopes up to 20 degrees provided the operator is well acquainted with the terrain and there...

Page 17: ...ve the anchoring position of the mower by pushing the driving joystick forward and by driving up the slope Method of cutting up and down a slope driving up the slope push the joystick forward driving...

Page 18: ...Operation manual Spider ILD01 18 54 rev 07 01 01 2010 6 CONTROLS 6 1 REMOTE RADIO CONTROLLER NBB...

Page 19: ...buton 2 Driving speed controller H L 3 Engine stop switch 4 Engine starter switch 5 Mowing blade ON OFF switch 6 Height of cut adjustment 7 Joystick for driving forward backward 8 Joystick for steeri...

Page 20: ...are two controls for operating the mower Additional controls may be added in case of attaching optional accessories The function of controls pertaining to these accessories are explained in the user...

Page 21: ...3 Neutral 3 Neutral 3 Battery Charge 3 Neutral 4 Battery Charge 4 Blade 4 Blade 4 Blade 5 Blade On the cover of the battery there are a number of warning LEDs and an hour meter Identify the version y...

Page 22: ...drops below 11 7 volts the horn will be sounded repeatedly AW 891 After the power supply is turned on indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated It will flash for seven seconds during this period the follo...

Page 23: ...nerated Another machine with the same frequency is working in the vicinity The EMERGENCY STOP command is automatically generated Emergency situations shutting off by the emergency stop button Push the...

Page 24: ...ables onto the battery While starting follow instructions in chapter 5 The aerial must be attached to the mower After starting the engine set the speed controller on the transmitter to the L symbol lo...

Page 25: ...ope 9 3 CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL Attention Before checking or refilling oil stop the engine and let it cool down The oil level of the machine standing on a level surface must be between the limit mar...

Page 26: ...PREPARING THE BATTERY SPIDER ILD 01 mower uses a gel battery model 6E12 12 V 18 Ah Do not fill the battery with electrolyte The machine construction uses a dry type of battery If recharging use a max...

Page 27: ...flashes the battery is charged Discharge signal if the voltage of the remote radio controller is too low then the RC will emit a high pitch sound Move the mower to a safe place and replace the batter...

Page 28: ...ge the battery Connect the charger to the electric power outlet in your car Insert the battery into the charger LED CHARGE flasher for 2 seconds and then shines during charging Leave the battery in th...

Page 29: ...the first start or if the engine is cold See the engine user s manual Use the key to unlock and pull up the EMERGENCY STOP button on the mower Wait till lamps 1 and 3 are illuminated and lamp 2 is fl...

Page 30: ...dio control is in the raised position Set the engine choke control to the position for cold start the lever is pulled up only for the first start or if the engine is cold See the engine user s manual...

Page 31: ...ning the key 9 anticlockwise The key may be removed if desired NBB Turn off the remote radio controller by pushing button 9 NBB RC HETRONIC RC 11 7 12 8 2 14 9 4 3 1 13 5 6 10 4 EMERGENCY SHUTTING OFF...

Page 32: ...owth is high or wet select a higher mowing position The lowest position is used when mowing well maintained and even areas when mowing unknown areas for the first time we recommend to mow with blades...

Page 33: ...ld weather let the engine run for about 2 minutes to allow the oil to get warm before driving 10 9 DRIVING SPEED OF THE MOWER Always choose a suitable driving speed which enables an acceptable mowing...

Page 34: ...rning further work If you begin to mow steeper slopes first it may happen that due to adverse conditions the mower will slip on the slope Due to dynamic effects the mower may even roll over If the mow...

Page 35: ...mergency stop steering signal etc x x Check screw and nuts tightening visually check daily x Check blade sharpness and deformation x x Check the blade bolts tightening x Change the hydraulic oil x Cha...

Page 36: ...200 hours Every 300 hours Check and add engine oil X Check for loose or lost nuts and screws X Check for fuel and oil leakage X Check or clear air intake screen X Clean air cleaner foam element X Cle...

Page 37: ...ler servicing facility that possesses all necessary tools equipment spare parts and professional skills When maintaining repairing or cleaning always follow the engine manufacturer s user s manual whi...

Page 38: ...out or with an insufficient amount of oil not even for a short time 11 6 CHECKING AND REFILLING OIL Check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank daily Measure the oil level with the dipstick in the c...

Page 39: ...e ground and position the wheels into a straight direction Release the steering chain taper lock figure 91 Place a straight lath to the wheel portal on the left side and to the tyre disc on the right...

Page 40: ...th damaged insulation For replacement use only original conductors supplied by the manufacturer Repairing of electric circuit should only be performed by an approved dealer 11 12 ADJUSTING BLADE DECEL...

Page 41: ...20 A Battery charging blade clutch 1 5 A Control Unit Accelerator Servo Control Panel Moving Servo 2 20 A Alternator 3 10 A Starter Blade Clutch Horn 4 10 A Linear Electric Motors 5 25 A Steering serv...

Page 42: ...o other steel bolts are acceptable If the mowing mechanism vibrates when engaged do not continue operating the mower turn it off and contact your local dealer To tighten bolts use torque listed in the...

Page 43: ...it attach the wheel back in the reversed order Use suitable tools to unscrew the nuts To release the wheel from the hub unscrew only 3 nuts M12 the remaining three bolts hold the two part rim of the...

Page 44: ...unt of lubricant on parts which are to be lubricated Excessive lubricant tends to drop down and pollute both the machine and the environment Insufficient amount requires frequent lubrications Chain Sp...

Page 45: ...her parts with tissue or brush Do not use gasoline or other oil products for cleaning 11 21 TORQUE CHART Connection bolt M6 M 8 M 10 M 12 M 14 M 16 M 20 Torque Nm 10 25 50 85 135 215 410 11 22 OIL VIS...

Page 46: ...cing The tools are based under the side cover upon to the Fuel tank see figure below The tool roll is also equipped with a pocked for the business card of your local authorized service dealer List of...

Page 47: ...all Not enough oil in the hydraulic Refill oil and de aerate properly Oil is overheated Clean the fan area wait till oil cools down Hydraulic pump filter is clogged Change it Mechanic elements of the...

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Page 49: ...all loose nuts and screws Lubricate all mobile parts the whole machine according to the lubrication plan Empty the fuel tank and let the engine run until it runs out of fuel When emptying the fuel ta...

Page 50: ...l influences on the Product b Unreasonable handling of the Product overloading it neglect or incorrect operation c Repair of maintenance of the Product performed by a third party which was not authori...

Page 51: ...ledge the Warranty claim as warrantable and settle the claim on spot in case it is not possible to settle the acknowledged claim on spot they will accept the Product into Warranty procedure during whi...

Page 52: ...Send to Producer Part 2 Dealer Address Tel Fax E mail 2 DELIVERY NOTE CONFIRMATION BY OWNER THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Date ____ _____200__ Owner __________________...

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