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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
the seat. To lower the lift arms, push the lever
forward. The adjustable stop is provided for
returning the lever to a preset position in the
quadrant. To raise the lift arms, pull the lever
rearward. The flow control valve must be opened
before the hydraulic lift control will function.
Figure 17 - Hydraulic Lift System Control
FLOW CONTROL VALVE
The flow control valve is shown in Figure 18.
Turning the valve “in” (clockwise) will decrease the
lowering speed of the lower links, and turning the
valve “out” (counterclockwise) will increase the
lowering speed of the lower links. Refer to “FLOW
CONTROL,” page 21 , for additional information on
operating the flow control valve.
Figure 18 - Hydraulic Flow Control Valve
DRAFT AND POSITION CONTROL LEVERS
(OPTIONAL)
The hydraulic lift control levers are shown in Figure
1 9 The levers are located at the right hand side of
the seat. The outer lever is position control lever,
the inner lever is the draft control lever. The position
control lever is used to raise or lower the hydraulic
lift arms. To raise the lift arms, pull the lever
upward. To lower the lift arms, push the lever
downward. The adjustable stop is provided for
locating the lever at any position in the quadrant.
The draft control lever is used to adjust sensitivity to
draft loads. For light draft loads the lever is moved
forward, and for heavy draft loads the lever is pulled
rearward.
Figure 19 - Hydraulic Lift System Control -Draft
and Position Control (Optional)
REMOTE CONTROL VALVES - OPTIONAL
Two types of remote control valves are available for
your RANSOMES Tractor. A single or double spool
valve is available to operate one or two remote
cylinders for front and rear-mounted implements.
Refer to page 21 for operating instructions.
HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD BLOCK
Your RANSOMES Tractor is equipped with a
hydraulic manifold block, which can be utilized to
supply oil to hydraulic equipment such as a front
loader, dozer blade, etc.
Refer to “OPERATING HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD
BLOCK” on page 22.
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