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Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG

RANSOMES

OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS

Publication No. 24079G (rev.0)

(RSJ 001 071997)

CT325/333 COMPACT

TRACTOR

Summary of Contents for CT325

Page 1: ...Ransomes Way Ipswich England IP3 9QG RANSOMES GB OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS Publication No 24079G rev 0 RSJ 001 071997 CT325 333 COMPACT TRACTOR...

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Page 3: ...lubricant oil or filters replaced as part of normal maintenance MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND THE DEALER SIGN BOTH COPIES A PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PLATE is located on the left hand side of the transmission h...

Page 4: ...OPERATING THE TRANSMISSIONS FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND PTO 15 19 TOWINGTHETRACTOR 19 OPERATING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 19 OPERATING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM 20 23 DRIVING THE TRACTOR 23 24 WHEEL TREAD SETTI...

Page 5: ...usly variable Increase Decrease Fuel level Creeper range High range Middle range Low range Neutral Diesel fuel Glow Engine stop Engine oil Parking brake Lights upper beam Lights lower beam Lock Releas...

Page 6: ...cks in place Pulling from the tractor rear axle or any point above the axle may cause the tractor to upset SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions are suggested to help prevent accidents Acareful...

Page 7: ...lean adjust unclog or service P T O driven equipment when the tractor engine is running 5 Make sure the P T O master shield is installed at all times and always replace the P T O shield cap when the P...

Page 8: ...equipment for this tractor at time of factory assembly If the ROPS was deleted by the original purchaser or has been removed it is recommended that you equip your tractor with a Roll Over Protective...

Page 9: ...EL KEY SWITCH The key switch is shown in Figure 5 Turning the key to the left will activate the cold start aid LIGHT SWITCH The light switch shown in Figure 4 is a pull type switch lts positions are 1...

Page 10: ...the key switch is turned ON these lights will come on After the engine has been started the lights should go out within a few seconds If they do not go out Engine oil pressure warning light Stop the e...

Page 11: ...tion can be found on page 56 The decal on hydrostatic transmission tractors shows ground speed for both ranges TEMPERATURE GAUGE The engine coolant temperature gauge is shown in Figure 6 When the need...

Page 12: ...lled to the left of the drivers seat To apply the handbrake pull the lever up To release ease the lever up further depress the button on the end and lower the lever IMPORTANT Ensure the handbrake is f...

Page 13: ...aft rotation Always fully depress the pedal when changing gear ratios or engaging four wheel drive DUAL CLUTCH OPTIONAL A dual clutch option is available which allows stopping tractor movement while t...

Page 14: ...n H S T SPEED CONTROL LEVER The H S T speed control lever Figure 17 may be used to maintain a constant forward speed when desired After attaining the desired speed with the forward pedal pad move the...

Page 15: ...er rearward The flow control valve must be opened before the hydraulic lift control will function Figure 18 Hydraulic Lift System Controls FLOW CONTROL VALVE The flow control valve is shown in Figure...

Page 16: ...e tractor always sit in the seat when starting the engine IMPORTANT Do not engage the starting motor continuously for more than 30 seconds doing so may cause starting motor failure WARM WEATHER STARTI...

Page 17: ...reme load changes WARNING Batteries contain sulphuric acid and produce explosive gases Follow the instructions below to prevent personal injury Wear eye and skin protection Keep sparks and flame away...

Page 18: ...l the desired speed is attained In L range speeds are about 25 of maximum and in M range 52 of maximum Maximum speeds in reverse are about two thirds of maximum forward speeds To stop the tractor rele...

Page 19: ...ng equipment or when operating any but ground engaging equipment IMPORTANT When transporting equipment on the highway it is recommended that a safety chain having a tensile strength equal to the gross...

Page 20: ...the equipment to make sure proper clearances exist 3 With the transmission in neutral depress the clutch pedal completely then engage the rear P T O by moving the P T O control lever Figure 15 forwar...

Page 21: ...sed to obtain additional traction from the opposite wheel whenever one wheel begins to slip in wet or loose soil Do not engage the differential lock when driving the tractor on the highway or when gro...

Page 22: ...le before lowering equipment Figure 28 Two Lever Hydraulic Lift System Control Draft and Position POSITION CONTROL When operating in position control there is a definite relationship between the posit...

Page 23: ...osition lever is used to raise or lower the equipment DRAFT CONTROL OPERATION Draft control is obtained by placing the position control lever in the down position Use the draft control to adjust the d...

Page 24: ...eration of the single spool and double spool valves On the single spool valve CT333 std pull the control lever rearward to extend the cylinder Push the control lever forward to retract the cylinder Re...

Page 25: ...other part of the tractor since it may tip backward Keep the lights adjusted so they do not blind the operator of an oncoming vehicle Engage the clutch slowly when driving out of a ditch gully or up...

Page 26: ...check the safety chain adjustment If necessary readjust eliminate tight or loose chain Safety chains and suitable hardware are available from your RANSOMES Tractor dealer WHEEL TREAD SETTINGS FRONT W...

Page 27: ...Only enough weight should be added to provide good traction and stability Adding more weight than is needed results in unnecessary soil compaction and increased rolling resistance and thus higher fuel...

Page 28: ...he tire load capacities Total Vehicle Weight Do not add weight exceeding the following Front End 99 lbs Rear Wheels 264 lbs plus liquid ballast LIQUID BALLAST OPTIONAL It is a common practice to add w...

Page 29: ...and tread cuts Neglected damage will lead to early tire failure WARNING Inflating or servicing Tyres can be dangerous Trained personnel should be called to service and or mount Tyres when possible In...

Page 30: ...F i s p 8 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 0 2 8 2 2 3 6 3 0 4 r a b 5 5 0 9 6 0 3 8 0 6 9 0 1 1 4 1 9 1 2 2 5 2 5 7 2 1 R r p 4 4 1 7 3 R r p 4 4 1 0 5 8 x 5 2 D A O L E L B I S S I M R E P M U M I X A M s b l 0 1 4...

Page 31: ...29 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART RANSOMES CT325 CT333 TWO WHEEL DRIVE...

Page 32: ...i L t n i o P 3 X 7 r e d n i l y C g n i r e e t S r e w o P X 0 1 t f a h S l a d e P X 1 1 l a d e P e k a r B X 2 1 t f a h S l a d e P t o o F T S H X 3 2 r e v o C t f a h S e v i r D X 7 1 l a...

Page 33: ...to reduce costs and conserve energy Today s new fuels or blends are frequently more volatile and there is a need to handle them carefully Furthermore some of the blends are dangerous and should not be...

Page 34: ...in medical attention immediately or gangrene may result Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury FUEL STORAGE Extremely small clearances exist between the fuel delivering elem...

Page 35: ...of lubricant to use Mechanical Transmission Rear Axle Final Reduction Hydraulic System and Power Steering Oil SAE 80 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil ISO VG 46 SAE 10W30 for year around use or SAE 20W for...

Page 36: ...actor standing level and after the engine has been stopped for a period of time check the oil level with the dipstick Figure 40 Figure 40 Engine Oil Level Dipstick and Filter 2 lf the oil level is low...

Page 37: ...n the diesel fuel filter when water is visible in the sediment bowl Cleaning the Fuel Filter Clean the fuel filter every 100 hours by rinsing in a container of clean diesel fuel 1 Be sure there is ade...

Page 38: ...urn the engine over for a few seconds to bleed the high pressure fuel tube Injector Lines Bleed the injector lines if the tractor has run out of fuel if new injectors have been installed or if the inj...

Page 39: ...excess water from the element and allow it to air dry IMPORTANT Do not dry element with compressed air as the air will rupture a wet element Also do not install a wet element as the tractor engine wi...

Page 40: ...he oil is at the correct level when the oil level is between the mark and the lower end of the dipstick If low add new oil of the type specified page 33 through the combined dipstick filler plug Do no...

Page 41: ...ridge oil filter Figure 51 Change the cartridge oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 300 hours thereafter Figure 51 H S T System Oil Filter LUBRICATION FITTINGS The following lub...

Page 42: ...not recommended Do not mix alcohol type solution with permanent antifreeze 3 Keep the radiator fins clear of chaff or dirt to allow free passage of air Draining and Flushing the Cooling System Drain...

Page 43: ...new thermostat it should be positioned in the recess of the water outlet connection so that the heat element spring end will be in the cylinder head of he engine Fan Belt A belt driven fan at the fron...

Page 44: ...he fittings at the injectors until after bleeding the fuel system Tighten the fittings at the injection pump to 58 61 lbs ft 78 83 N m 3 lnstall the leak off line Tighten the leak off line nuts to 22...

Page 45: ...adjusting screw at the push rod end of the valve rocker arm either into or out of the arm while checking for correct clearance with the feeler gauge 4 Install the rocker arm cover Use a new gasket if...

Page 46: ...rolyte Checking Electrolyte Level Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 50 hours WARNING When the alternator is charging an explosive gas is produced inside the battery Therefore always che...

Page 47: ...se box is shown in Figure 60 The plastic fuse cover is easily removed by pulling it off Always replace blown fuses with the specified fuse Figure 60 Fuse Box HEADLAMP Should a headlamp failure occur t...

Page 48: ...ble In any event to avoid possible serious or fatal injury follow the safety precautions below Be sure the rim is clean and free of rust Lubricate both tire beads and rim flanges with soap solution Do...

Page 49: ...ark the front of the wheels not the Tyres at wheel hub height Figure 64 2 Measure and record the distance between the front of the wheels at the marks then push the tractor forward or backward until m...

Page 50: ...rive the tractor to make sure the braking action of both rear wheels is equal Readjust as necessary Figure 65 Brake Pedal Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment If the parking brake lever travel becomes...

Page 51: ...ecified page 33 through the combined dipstick filler plug Do not fill beyond the mark on the stick as the front axle and differential housing will be overfilled 3 Install the dipstick filler plug Chan...

Page 52: ...Drain and refill the transmission hydraulic system and rear axle with new oil Drain the engine oil and refill with new lubricating oil Also clean the air cleaner 5 If the tractor is stored or removed...

Page 53: ...een clutch pedal and step plate to separate clutch disc from flywheel Figure 71 Figure 71 Installing Pedal Spacer Tractors that have been placed in storage should be completely serviced in the followi...

Page 54: ...52 METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE...

Page 55: ...and specifications at any time without notice and without obligation to modify units previously built Properly Maintained Equipment is Safe Equipment The specifications on the following pages are pro...

Page 56: ...ck to Lock 2 5 Front Wheel Toe In 0 13 64 in 0 5 mm ENGINE Type Diesel Number of Cylinders 3 CT325 CT333 Bore 2 83 in 7 2cm 2 95 in 7 5cm Stroke 2 83 in 7 2 cm 2 83 in 7 2 cm Displacement 53 6 in3 879...

Page 57: ...shown in the following tables Horsepower PTO CT325 CT333 Observed 19 7 26 0 HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM Type Live Category 1 3 point Linkage Pump Type Gear Pump Capacity 6 87 US gpm 5 72 Imp gpm 26 0 lpm 21...

Page 58: ...mended engine oil not be readily available use a commercial oil as shown on page 34 IMPORTANT Engine crankcase oil drain intervals should be adjusted downward when diesel fuel sulphur content is over...

Page 59: ...t their original position Replacement decals are available from your RANSOMES Tractor Dealer CAUTION Battery PART NO SBA 390193110 LOCATION Inside of front hood CAUTION PTO cap PART NO SBA 390193070 L...

Page 60: ...P START PART NO SBA 490990571 LOCATION Inside of hood WARNING Keep hands and clothing away from rotating fan PART NO SBA 390191352 LOCATION Rear of radiator WARNING Caution for road running PART NO SB...

Page 61: ...t right of control Range Selector Lever Hydrostatic PART NO SBA 39017190Q LOCATION Centre of L H fender Range Selector Lever Manual PART NO 5BA 390171890 LOCATION Centre of L H fender Four Wheel Drive...

Page 62: ...10 LOCATION Centre of LH fender Starter Switch PART NO SBA 390194290 LOCATION Starter Switch right side of instrument panel Ground Speed Diagram Single PTO PART NO SBA 390171920 LOCATION Centre of L H...

Page 63: ...the front hood HYD Manifold Operation See Operator S Manual PART NO SBA 390192850 LOCATION R H side of Hyd Manifold Hydraulic Lift Control Lever PART NO SBA 390370280 LOCATION Centre of R H fender Hyd...

Page 64: ...ors that are to be stored PART NO SBA 390190300 LOCATION On plastic block Installing Pedal Spacer PART NO SBA 390190290 LOCATION On plastic block Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals PART NO SBA 3901...

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Page 67: ...ic System Selector lever for position control Flow control operation 6 4 wheel drive lever operation 7 Low speed creeper lever 8 Operation of H S T TRACTOR MODEL NO TRACTOR SERIAL NO INSPECTION PERFOR...

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Page 69: ...ic System Selector lever for position control Flow control operation 6 4 wheel drive lever operation 7 Low speed creeper lever 8 Operation of H S T TRACTOR MODEL NO TRACTOR SERIAL NO INSPECTION PERFOR...

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