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RANSOMES PATHWAY 1200
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
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8. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Read Section 3.7. Use caution when operating near drop
off points.
9. Never use your hands to clean blockages. Use a brush to remove blockages from main suction and
wander hose.
7 OPERATION
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°
WARNING
7.4 BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
Read the safety instructions.
Before starting the engine check the following:
(a) Fuel tank has been filled with diesel.
(b) Water tank has been filled with water.
(c) Engine sump has been filled with correct
lubricating oil (see engine specification).
Check dipstick.
7.5 STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the fuel tap, situated behind the L/H
side access panel.
2. Ensure that the switch for the main
suction and brushes are disengaged.
3. Set the throttle control lever to a 'mid'
speed position.
4. Turn the starter key clockwise to the 'glow
plug' position, wait for the 'glow plug' light
to go out, then turn the starter key to the
'start' position and the engine will start. If
engine fails to start within 10 seconds
wait a further 30 seconds before
attempting to start the engine again.
NOTE: - The key will automatically return to the 'run'
position when released from the 'start'
position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate key switch whilst
engine is running.
5. Always allow the engine to warm up
sufficiently before full load and maximum
speed is applied, otherwise the life of the
engine will be shortened.
6. The blocked hydraulic filter indicator
monitors the hydraulic filter condition. The
red lamp, illuminates prior to filter bypass
valve operating, when illuminated the filter
requires changing. The lamp should
illuminate while the engine is pre-heating
as a test. It is not unusual for the lamp to
stay lit for up to 3 minutes after a very cold
start, but should not stay on for longer than
5 minutes.
7.6 TO STOP THE ENGINE
1. Disengage the main suction and brushes.
2. Move the throttle control lever to the slow
position, and run on slow for a minimum of
30 seconds to prevent engine damage.
3. Turn the starter key to the 'off' position.
7.7 OPERATING THE MACHINE
1. Release the transport latches.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Lower the brushes to the ground by pulling the
lever, in a rearward and downward
direction till the stop point is reached.
(See Controls section)
4. Switch on the main suction by depressing the
suction switch downward.
(See Instrument Panel section)
5. Switch on the brushes by depressing the
brushes switch downward.
(See Instrument Panel section)
6. Switch on the water spray by depressing the
water spray switch downward.
(See Instrument Panel section)