Ransomes T-Plex 180, Safety And Operation Manual

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GB-F-NL-16
RANSOMES T-PLEX 180
OPERATORS MANUAL
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.5
Fig.4
CONTROLS
CHOKE CONTROL (A Fig.2)
The choke control knob should be pulled fully out to
start the engine and pushed fully in for normal
running.
STARTER SWITCH (B Fig.2)
The key should be inserted and turned clockwise to
start the engine and turned anticlockwise to stop the
engine.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER (C Fig.2)
This lever controls the engine speed and should be
moved up or down to select the position for "Slow" or
"Fast" running.
FOOTPEDAL (A Fig.3)
The traction control foot pedal (A) has a neutral lock
release (B) situated in the centre of the pedal. To
move the machine forward the neutral lock release
must be depressed as the foot pedal is pivoted
forward. To reverse depress the rear of the foot
pedal. When the pedal is released it will return to its
neutral position and lock. If the foot is rested on the
neutral lock lever, the engine cannot be started.
TRANSPORT LATCHES (A Fig.4&5)
When transporting the machine ensure the cutting
units are raised and the transport latches are
engaged