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Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG

RANSOMES

GB

OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS

Publication No. 24087G (rev.1)

(RSJ  001 101997)

TMM48R

MID MOUNTED MOWER

Summary of Contents for Ransomes TMM48R

Page 1: ...Ransomes Way Ipswich England IP3 9QG RANSOMES GB OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS Publication No 24087G rev 1 RSJ 001 101997 TMM48R MID MOUNTED MOWER...

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Page 3: ...given in this book is subject to production variations Dimensions and weights are approximate only and the illustrations do not necessarily show tractors implements in standard condition For exact inf...

Page 4: ...RT 9 LUBRICATION 10 11 BLADE REPLACEMENT AND SHARPENING 11 12 BELT ADJUSTMENT 12 13 BELT REPLACEMENT 13 STORAGE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING 13 14 SPECIFICATIONS 14 GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE 15 PREPA...

Page 5: ...BE OPERATED ONLY BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DO SO THE MOWER Read your Tractor and Mower operator s manual carefully before using the equipment Lack of operating knowledge can lead...

Page 6: ...avoid accidents When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Be sure to read all tractor and engine instructions before operation Know your controls Know how to stop tractor and engine in an emergency Al...

Page 7: ...rear roller to the setting position cutting height Figure 3 4 5 Adjust the front links so the pins can be removed easily from the mower 6 Start the engine and raise the mower slowly Loosen the lift r...

Page 8: ...nk into the ground giving too low a cut Readjust the cutting height to obtain the desired height of cut 6 For best appearance grass should be cut only when it is free of moisture WARNING Some illustra...

Page 9: ...n slopes never up or across the face Avoid operation on steep slopes Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control GRASS DISCHARGE This mower was designed to provide a stro...

Page 10: ...and pin at the rear bracket Figure 15 REMOVING MOWER FROM TRACTOR 1 Drive the tractor front wheels onto a suitable block such as a 2x6 board and turn the wheels full to the left 2 Lock the brakes stop...

Page 11: ...9 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE NOTE Refer to page 23 for lubrication pivots and links...

Page 12: ...ops turning before servicing GENERAL The mower should be serviced according to the LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART on page 8 Check the blade capscrew blade and discharge cover daily for damage or lo...

Page 13: ...box or socket wrench to tighten or loosen bolts 4 Sharpen the blade maintaining the blade sharpening angle of 45 see inset Figure 9 Figure 7 Draining Oil from Gear Box 2 Drain the oil by unscrewing th...

Page 14: ...alling Blade IMPORTANT Be sure to install Conical Spring Washer facing to blade Marks on washer must be away from blade BELT ADJUSTMENT This belt is located on top of the mower deck under the belt cov...

Page 15: ...ee MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART 4 Before operating mower again check mower belt and blades It is not advisable to store your mower in an area where it will come in contact with fertiliser fumes F...

Page 16: ...blade tip speed 6 Ground speed should be at about an average walking pace to suit height and density of grass 7 The length of grass being removed should be no more than the height of the grass before...

Page 17: ...ECIAL TORQUES ARE NOT GIVEN NOTE These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier dry or when lubricated with normal engine oil They do not apply if special graphite or moly disulphide grease...

Page 18: ...16 PREPARING MOWER FOR OPERATION MOWER TERMINOLOGY...

Page 19: ...DEFLECTOR Not shown Qty 13 PARTS FOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR SHAFT 13 x 164 1 SPRING PIN 4 x 2O 2 TORSION SPRING 1 SPACERS 11 32 t9 1 t 7 32 t6 1 COLLARS t 7 32 t6 2 t 32 t9 2 l 1 9 16 l40 1 BOLTS AND PIN...

Page 20: ...in place See bolt torque s page 14 1 Install the front bracket to the inside of tractor front support Figure 12 NOTE If a loader bracket is installed put it to the out side of the tractor front suppor...

Page 21: ...acer bolt and spring washer Install loosely on left side of tractor clutch housing implement mounting pad using proper length bolts as shown Insert two stabilisers three collars 7 33 11 32 1 16 and ri...

Page 22: ...igure 17 PREPARING MOWER FOR OPERATION Insert two stabilisers three collars 7 33 11 32 1 9 16 and right bracket on the pivot shaft a shown Install the lift links on the pivot shaft using a washer and...

Page 23: ...6 Install the universal joint to the mower as shown in Figure 21 Insert the shaft of the mower into the joint align the holes and secure the shaft with the joint using the bolt castle nut and split pi...

Page 24: ...ed Use standard tires or turf tires only 2 Start the engine and pull the tractor lift control lever rearward to lift the lift arms to the highest position Figure 24 IMPORTANT Raise the lift linkage sl...

Page 25: ...P 1 0 shaft of tractor Figure 29 When the P 1 0 shaft is inserted fully the collar will be returned automatically by spring pressure Make sure that the joint is fitted securely to the P 1 0 shaft Fig...

Page 26: ...24 9 Lubricate all pivot points in the links as shown in Figure 30 Figure 30 Lubrication Points PREPARING MOWER FOR OPERATION...

Page 27: ...d below We also strongly recommend to carefully read the safety instructions given in the appropriate chapter of this manual Should a decal become detached or illegible contact your dealer for a repla...

Page 28: ...ACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE 1 CONFORMITY MARK ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 89 392 EEC MODIFIED 2 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE 3 WEIGHT IN kgs 4 NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER 5 TYPE OF CUTTER DECK 6 SERIAL NUMBER...

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