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Part No. 111-4378 Rev A

LT3240 4WD TRIPLE BASE UNIT

Model No: 02740-Serial No. from 310000001

Oper

tor

’s

Manual

Original Instructions (EN)
Date: 24.09.10

Summary of Contents for LT3240

Page 1: ...Part No 111 4378 Rev A LT3240 4WD TRIPLE BASE UNIT Model No 02740 Serial No from 310000001 Operator s Manual Original Instructions EN Date 24 09 10...

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Page 3: ...ANUAL BEFORE USING THE LT3240 MOWER IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT OPERATORS STUDY IT FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY ALL OPERATORS SHOULD SEEK AND OBTAIN PROFESSIONALAND PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE SAFE USE OF THE MOWE...

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Page 5: ...ic system 1 22 Vehicle specifications 1 23 Operator controls 1 23 Instrumentation 1 24 Weight and dimensions 1 24 Recommended lubricants and hydraulic fluids 1 24 Cutterhead 1 24 OPERATING THE MOWER 1...

Page 6: ...ad general information 1 41 MK3 200mm fixed cutterhead 1 42 MK3 254mm fixed cutterhead 1 42 MK3 200mm floating cutterhead 1 43 MAINTENANCE 1 44 1 60 Maintenance 1 44 1 45 Engine 1 46 Running in period...

Page 7: ...t turning manoeuvres Failure to take adequate care can affect stability leading to loss of control of the machine particularly when operating in transport mode Control of a ride on machine sliding on...

Page 8: ...if the machine is to be taken on the public highway Check that the mower is in good working order paying particular attention to the brakes and steering Also ensure that the forward reverse speed con...

Page 9: ...89 355 EEC as amended by 95 63 EEC Provision and Use of Work Equipment Directive should be considered Stability angles given are maximum figures for a machine equipped with a R O P S and are for guida...

Page 10: ...ove the ignition key Engage the parking brake disengage the drive to the cutterheads stop the engine and remove ignition key Before releasing blockages Before checking cleaning or working on the mower...

Page 11: ...hen there is risk of splashing Wash hands thoroughly after contact Store in a cool dry well ventilated place away from heat and sources of ignition in vessels specifically designed for storing fuel oi...

Page 12: ...d be done outdoors Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine Never attempt to disconnect any part of the hyd...

Page 13: ...Ignition Switch H Cutters Off B Engine Speed Slow I Cutters Forward C Engine Speed Fast J Horn D Parking Brake Engage K Cutters Lift E Parking Brake Disengage L Cutters Hold F Weight Transfer Control...

Page 14: ...77 0 Location LH RH Centre Arms A Caution B Stop engine Remove ignition key before releasing or operating safety latches Decal Transmission Oil Part No 111 3901 A Location Oil filler bracket mounted b...

Page 15: ...when the engine is cool Decal Tyre Pressure Part No 950832 2 Location LH RH Chassis 4 places A Mowing B Road Travel Decal Diff Lock Control Pedal Part No 924812 0 Location Centre Platform A Different...

Page 16: ...Number Location Rear Bulkhead Decal Prevent Platform Damage Part No 111 3909 A Location Platform Seat well A Engage parking brake B Lower cutterheads C Caution D Raise lower platform E Read and under...

Page 17: ...1 17 1 17 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Decals continued Decal Maintenance LT3240 Part No 924882 2 Location Underside of engine cover next to latch...

Page 18: ...rective 2000 14 EC If hearing protection is required ear protectors with good attenuation in the 63 8000 Hz frequency range should be used Employers of personnel using this machine should refer to the...

Page 19: ...X VI procedure 1 Notified Body Sound Research Laboratories Ltd Holbrook House Little Waldingfield Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0TH ENGLAND Notified body identification No 1088 Measured sound power level Guara...

Page 20: ...herein and all other generally recognised regulations on safety and all road traffic regulations must be observed at all times Any unauthorised modifications carried out to this machine may relieve TO...

Page 21: ...lug Idle Speed 1250 50 rpm Fuel Type Diesel IMPORTANT PREVENT DAMAGE For further information regarding the engine refer to the Engine Manual Transmission System Drive Type Hydraulic Pump Variable disp...

Page 22: ...ic steering valve with priority flow to steering and auxiliary flow to cutterhead lift system Manual emergency steering Cutterhead Lift Control Mechanical hydraulic Relief Valve 110 bar 1595 psi Weigh...

Page 23: ...ilting operator platform Lockable engine cover Adjustable suspension seat with folding arms Adjustable steering column Cutterhead parking latches with safety locks Back lapping facility Differential l...

Page 24: ...rheads and full tank of fuel It excludes the operator and any other options 1317 kg 2903 lb Recommended Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids Grease Points A good quality medium grease Engine Refer to Engin...

Page 25: ...ructure Operator Presence Control Cutting Cylinder Drive Lockout Drive to the cutting cylinders is only possible when the operator is seated If the operator raises off the seat for a period of more th...

Page 26: ...or switch supplied with lighting kit 11 Horn button 12 Transmission oil filter indicator 13 Oil pressure indicator 14 Transmission temperature indicator 15 Return oil filter indicator 16 Battery warni...

Page 27: ...ency braking In the event of service brake failure turn the ignition off to bring the mower to a standstill WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Take care when using the emergency braking Remain seated and hold...

Page 28: ...ttempting to release the transport latches Differential Lock WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Do not engage the differential lock at high speed The turning circle will increase with the differential lock eng...

Page 29: ...nism WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Never operate the mower without first checking that the operator platform latching mechanism is fully engaged and in good working order Check behind the seat and ensure...

Page 30: ...ble Steering Column WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Before operating the mower ensure that the steering column adjuster mechanism is in good working order and that the steering wheel is locked securely in p...

Page 31: ...lower the frame downwards until it rests on the stops 4 Insert the retaining bolts in the lower hole and fully tighten the hand nuts to support the upperframe in its lowered position 5 To raise the fr...

Page 32: ...of the seat Release the lever to lock the seat in position Operator weight adjustment Rotate handle C clockwise as shown to increase suspension stiffness and counter clockwise to decrease Dial D indic...

Page 33: ...rvoir exceeds 95 C 203 F approx Low battery charge warning The battery charge warning light illuminates Low engine oil pressure warning light The engine oil pressure warning light illuminates Audible...

Page 34: ...dicator Light Turn the ignition key to position II The engine pre heat indicator light will illuminate When the correct pre heat temperature is achieved the indicator light will switch off When this c...

Page 35: ...inates when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition key is turned to position I Hydraulic Return Filter Indicator Light Illuminates when the return filter element is blocked Note The engine must...

Page 36: ...trol levers will automatically return to position 2 neutral Cutterhead Drive Engagement The cutterhead drive can be engaged only when the operator is seated correctly refer to OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTRO...

Page 37: ...ise to increase weight transfer Tighten the lock wheel Starting The Engine WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Before starting the engine check that You have read and understood the Safety Precautions section i...

Page 38: ...nition key to position 0 WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS If the engine fails to stop when the ignition key is turned to O operate the engine stop lever in a forward direction Keep hands clear of moving obje...

Page 39: ...to prevent damage Only when the cylinder has a degree of free movement should the source of the blockage be removed Ensure that the wooden instrument is also removed before restarting the power source...

Page 40: ...t will build up if the cutting cylinders are run when not mowing and this will cause rapid wear to take place For this reason it is also wise to reduce cutting speed when mowing lightly grassed areas...

Page 41: ...must always be correctly fitted The deflectors should be set as low as possible to deflect grass discharge to the ground WARNING PREVENT ACCIDENTS Always ensure that the grass deflectors are angled be...

Page 42: ...e indicator rings C or by using a height of cut gauge across the full width of each cutterhead for greater ac curacy as shown MK3 254 mm 10 Fixed Cutterhead Height of cut adjustment The height of cut...

Page 43: ...anti clockwise to increase height of cut E IMPORTANT PREVENT DAMAGE Do not attempt to unlock the nut assemblies B To alter the front roller position loosen bolts F Release and turn adjusting nuts D b...

Page 44: ...ound with the cutterhead drive switch in the off position and switch the engine off Operator Platform Gas Spring Raise the platform fully IMPORTANT PREVENT DAMAGE Regular maintenance is essential for...

Page 45: ...ymptoms persist In the case of battery acid seek medical attention immediately Avoid ingestion if swallowed seek medical attention Keep clear of high pressure fluid escaping from pinholes cracked conn...

Page 46: ...54 Nm 40 lbf ft Running In Period At First 50 Hours Change the transmission oil filter Unscrew and remove the bottom of the transmission oil filter housing Withdraw the filter element and discard Ref...

Page 47: ...in the Filter Block age Indicator the air filter needs replacing Cleaning the air cleaner Remove the air filter and tap it repeatedly with the palm of the hand to remove dust particles DO NOT damage...

Page 48: ...ng the fuel Check hydraulic oil level If the oil level is below the upper mark on the sight level gauge top up with the correct grade of hydraulic oil as necessary refer to SPECIFICATIONS WARNING PREV...

Page 49: ...Y 50 HOURS GREASE PIVOT POINTS Check cutterheads Examine the condition of the cutting cylinders and bottom blades Adjust as necessary refer to CUTTERHEAD CYLINDER TO BOTTOM BLADE ADJUSTMENT Grease all...

Page 50: ...head drive switch indicator light should illuminate Refer to OPERATING THE MOWER Operate the switch to the forward position The indicator light should go out and the engine should not start when the i...

Page 51: ...to premature bearing failure Check cutterhead rear roller scraper wire tension It is important that the scraper wires are correctly tensioned so as to ensure correct operation and maximum working life...

Page 52: ...any grease nipples which are damaged Grease all cutterhead grease points and ensure that sufficient grease is injected such that clean grease is seen to escape from the roller end caps This provides v...

Page 53: ...ry Replace the cell covers IMPORTANT PREVENT DAMAGE Check the condition of the battery cables Replace cables showing signs of wear or damage and tighten any loose connections as necessary Visually ins...

Page 54: ...ainer and clean before replacing Renew the strainer if there are any signs of damage Renew the return line oil filter element refer to RUNNING IN PERIOD AT FIRST 50 HOURS Renew the transmission oil fi...

Page 55: ...s securely Check the engine overheat warning system Turn the ignition key to the ignition on position I Disconnect the red grey wire terminal from the engine temperature switch and touch the metal ter...

Page 56: ...th ends If it is impossible to obtain a good clean paper cut across the entire length of the bottom blade it will be nec essary to carry out the back lapping procedure to reprocess the cutting edges I...

Page 57: ...63 07 088 11 25 kg 25 lb 63 07 086 4 Ensure that the area surrounding the cutterheads is clear of people and keep hands and feet clear of the cutting cylinders during the period when the mower engine...

Page 58: ...e same torque by working from the centre out towards the blade ends The new bottom blade must be ground on its holder prior to refitting to the cutterhead Adjust the cutting cylinder position to give...

Page 59: ...mbly and repeat the previous procedure De commission the hydraulic service braking system as follows 1 Open the transmission bypass valves A and B situated on the transmission pump The valves are full...

Page 60: ...s procedure Store the brake release bars washers and setscrews items 3 4 and 5 for future use Remove the wheel chocks Disconnect the tow bar The mower braking system will now operate in the normal way...

Page 61: ...ylinder Cylinder is running slow Refer to TROUBLE SHOOTING for remedy Step in cut grass height at point of overlap between cutting cylinders Inconsistent height of cut setting on one cylinder Check an...

Page 62: ...er Worn cylinder bearings bearing housing pivots Replace worn parts Loose components in cutterhead Check and retighten as necessary Scalping Undulations too severe for height of cut setting Use floati...

Page 63: ...roblems refer to ENGINE HANDBOOK Differential lock non operational Defective switch Check switch and replace if necessary Defective solenoid valve Service or replace solenoid valve Defective wiring Ch...

Page 64: ...ng into system Tighten or replace hydraulic fittings particularly in suction lines Suction strainer blocked or damaged Clean and replace suction strainer or renew as necessary Excessive oil viscosity...

Page 65: ...blockage Cutterheads do not follow ground contours Incorrect hose routing or incorrect orientation of hydraulic fittings Move cutterheads throughout extremes of movement and observe any tightness in t...

Page 66: ...TING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cylinders rotate in wrong direction Hoses wrongly connected Check hydraulic circuit and re connect as necessary Cutterhead drive switch wrongly connected Check switch...

Page 67: ...20 W PU BL 18 B PU B R PU R 1 2 3 4 5 6 BU S BU BU BL 21 B BU S B R R BU P W B 87 30 86 85 5 W B B R 7 G G R D G G B R 53 30 87 86 85 PU Y 8 BL S 9 B BU 52 Y PU Y 54 10 Y BL W BU 57 11 19 58 15 54 50...

Page 68: ...Oil Pressure Warning 924606 25 Switch Engine Oil Pressure 26 Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 924602 27 Switch Engine Coolant Temperature 28 Light Hydraulic Oil Temperature Warning 924603 29 S...

Page 69: ...1 69 1 69 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...

Page 70: ...iner No Bypass 65 06 305 28 Pressure Filter No Bypass 950597 29 Hydraulic Motor LH Front Cutterhead 940602 30 Diverter Valve LH Front Cutterhead 953601 31 Hydraulic Motor RH Front Cutterhead 910696 32...

Page 71: ...59 Test Point Weight Transfer 910615 60 Transmission Pump Assembly 924690W 61 Transmission Manifold 910602 62 Cooler Bypass Manifold 910616 63 Valve Cutter Sub Plate 910699 64 Solenoid Cutting Cylinde...

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Page 77: ...ATION Machine Details Model Machine Serial No Engine Serial No Cutterhead Serial No s Transmission Pump Serial No Transmission Valve Block Front Serial No Transmission Valve Block Rear Serial No Cutte...

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