Ransomes 933308G Manuel utilisateur

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MAN 4166158-GB

Rev.A 05-2011

ORIGINAL LANGUAGE INSTRUCTIONS

MODELS:

933308G

36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-FS541V KAW SIDE DISCHARGE

SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER

933309G

36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-FS541V KAW REAR DISCHARGE

SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER

Parts Manual 4166157

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some

of its constituents are known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other reproductive

harm.

Californie Proposition 65 Avertisse-

ment

Les échappements des moteurs diesel et

certains de leurs composés sont recon-

nus par l’Etat de Californie pour être

cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts con-

génitaux etd’autresdangersenmatièrede

reproduction.

ADVERTENCIA

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

containschemicals knowntotheState

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

California Advertencia

de la Proposicion 65

El estado de California hace saber

que los gases de escape de los mo-

tores diesel y algunos de sus com-

ponentes producen cáncer, defectos

de nacimiento y otros daños en el

proceso de reproducción humana.

L’

mission du moteur de ce mat

riel

contient des produits chimiques que

l’Etat de Californie consid

tre

canc

rig

nes,provoquerdesd

fauts

cong

nitaux et d’autres dangers en

mati

re de reproduction.

El estado de California hace saber

que los gases de escape de este

producto contienen productos quÍmi-

cos que producen cáncer, defectos

de nacimiento y otros daños en el

proceso de reproducción humana.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Battery posts, terminals, wiring

insulation, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Ransomes product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of

the best designed and built anywhere.

ThismachinecomeswithanOperationandSafetyManualandaseparateSetup,PartsandMaintenanceManual.

The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read

and understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give

you many years of reliable service.

Your safe use of this Ransomes product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built

in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study

the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all

instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who oper-

ate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.

Seea Ransomesdealer foranyserviceorpartsneeded. Ransomesserviceensuresthatyoucontinuetoreceive

the best results possible from Ransomes products. You can trust Ransomes replacement parts because they

are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.

Ransomes designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest

life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and

instructions. You'll always be glad you did.

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited

Ransomes Way

Ipswich, England, IP3 9TT

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................4

LABELS.........................................................................................................................................................5-7

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................8-10

CONTROLS..............................................................................................................................................11, 12

MACHINE OPERATION............................................................................................................................13-15

HEIGHT OF CUT.......................................................................................................................................16-18

BELT REPLACEMENT...................................................................................................................................19

ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................................20-22

SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................23-25

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............................................................................................................26

2006/42/EC

These are the Original instructions veriﬁed by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc

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MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on sales

literature, technical manuals and price lists.

SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only on

your mower. It contains the model number followed

consecutively by the serial number. Use this number

when ordering parts or seeking warranty information.

SAFETY

NOTICE !!!

Unauthorized modiﬁcations may present extreme

safety hazards to operators and bystanders and

could also result in product damage.

Ransomes strongly warns against, rejects and

disclaims any modiﬁcations, add-on accessories or

productalterationsthatarenotdesigned,developed,

tested and approved by Ransomes Engineering

Department. AnyRansomesproductthatisaltered,

modiﬁed or changed in any manner not speciﬁcally

authorized after original manufacture–including the

additionof“after-market”accessoriesorcomponent

parts not speciﬁcally approved by Ransomes–will

result in the Ransomes Warranty being voided.

Anyandallliabilityforpersonalinjuryand/orproperty

damagecausedbyanyunauthorizedmodiﬁcations,

add-on accessories or products not approved by

Ransomes will be considered the responsibility

of the individual(s) or company designing and/or

making such changes. Ransomes will vigorously

pursuefullindemniﬁcationand costs fromanyparty

responsibleforsuchunauthorizedpost-manufacture

modiﬁcations and/or accessories should personal

injury and/or property damage result.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION!

BECOME ALERT!

Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

Signal word deﬁnitions:

The signal words below are used to identify levels

of hazard seriousness. These words appear in

this manual and on the safety labels attached to

Ransomesmachines.Foryoursafetyandthesafety

ofothers,readandfollowtheinformationgivenwith

thesesignalwordsand/orthesymbolshownabove.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

situationwhich,ifnotavoided,WILLresultindeath

or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTIONindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation

which,ifnotavoided,MAYresultinminorormoderate

injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe

practices or property damage.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, MAY result in property damage.

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LABELS

Operation & Safety Manual

- Read and understand Operation & Safety Manual.

- Replace if lost or damaged.

Thrown Objects Hazard

- Keep area clear of people and pets.

- Remove objects blade may strike and throw.

- Stop blades to cross gravel ares.

- Do not operate without chute, mulcher or entire

grass collector in place.

Blade Bolt Installation

- Conical washer must be positioned as shown.

- See Operation & Safety manual for blade

changing instructions.

Rotating Blades

- Stay clear of blades when engine is running.

- Stop engine and let blades stop before

removing grass collector or unclogging.

Blades Cut

- Amputation Hazard

- Keep hands and feet clear.

- Keep hands away from moving parts

Rotating Parts

- Cut/Crush /Entanglement hazard.

- Keep hands away from moving parts.

- Stop engine before servicing.

- Do not operate with cover removed.

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LABELS

Tire Inﬂation

- Inﬂate tires to 0.97 kg/cm2

[14lb/in2]

High Pressure Fluid

- Leaks can penetrate

skin.

- Seek immediate

attention for oil

penetration injury.

- See Operation &

Safety manual for

procedures to ﬁnd

leaks and to service

hydraulic system.

Hydraulic Fluid

- Fill to bottom of ﬁller neck.

- See Operation &

Safety manual for ﬂuid

speciﬁcations.

Fuel Valve

- Turn clockwise to close (0).

- Turn counterclockwise to open

(I).

- Close before transporting to

prevent ﬂooding.

2000650

Batteries Produce Explosive Gases

- Keep sparks and ﬂame away.

- Disconnect negative terminal ﬁrst.

- Reconnect negative terminal last.

Parking Brake

- Pull lever back to engage.

- Push lever forward to disengage. Speed Control

- Use adjustment knob

to set maximum

forward speed.

- The further the

stop bar is pushed

forward, the faster

the maximum forward

speed.

- Speed can be

changed while

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LABELS

Operation & Safety

Manual

- Read and under-

stand Operation &

Safety Manual.

- Replace if lost or

damaged.

Thrown Objects

- Keep bystanders a

safe distance away.

- Remove objects on

ground blade may

strike

- Stop blades before

crossing gravel.

Slope Hazard

- Do not use on wet or

slippery slopes.

- Mow across slopes.

Refueling (Flammable

Liquids)

- Do not smoke.

- Stop engine.

- Do not spill fuel.

- Do not overﬁll.

(Allow 25mm for fuel

expansion)

Service /Maintenance

- Stop engine.

- Remove key and

disconnect spark

plug wire.

- Consult Operation

& Safety manual for

procedures.

Tire Inﬂation

- Inﬂate tires to

1 kg/cm2[14psi]

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j) Neveroperatethe equipmentinwet grass.Alwaysbe

sure of your footing. Keep a ﬁrm hold on the handle

and walk, never run.

Before using machine for the ﬁrst time, check engine

and hydraulic ﬂuid levels and lubricate all points.

TRAINING

a) Read the operator’s manual carefully.All rotary grass

cutters are potentially dangerous. No person should

operate the machine unless they are familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the machine.

b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may

restrict the age of the operator.

c) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children, and pets.

d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or

their property.

PREPARATION

a) Donotoperatetheequipmentwhenbarefootorwearing

open sandals.Always wear substantial footwear and

long trousers.

b) Wear hearing appropriate protection.

c) Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto

beusedandremoveallrocks,toys,wireorotherdebris

which may be picked up or thrown by the machine.

d) Petrol (gasoline) is highly ﬂammable.

Store petrol (gasoline) only in a container speciﬁcally

designedforgasolinestorageinacool,dryplaceaway

from sparks and open ﬂame.

When refueling or checking fuel level:

Stop engine. Allow to cool.

Refuel outdoors only.

Do not smoke.

Use a funnel. Do not overﬁll. Clean up spills and

move machine away from spills before starting.

Replace caps tightly on fuel containers & tanks

securely.

e) Replace faulty mufﬂers.

f) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn

or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and

bolts.

g) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.

h) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive

clutchonunitssoequipped beforestartingthe engine

(motor).

i) Never attempt to make adjustments while the engine

(motor) is running.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

a) Do not operate the engine in a conﬁned space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

b) Mow only in daylight or in good artiﬁcial light.

c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

d) Walk, never run.

e) With walk behind machines, mow across the slopes,

not up and down.

f) Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

mower towards you. Be sure the area behind is

clear.

i) Stop the blades if the mower has to be tilted for

transportation, when crossing surfaces other than

grass and when transporting the mower to and from

the area to be mowed.

j) Never operate the mower without proper guards,

plates,grasscatcherorothersafetyprotectivedevices

in place.

k) Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

l) Disengageallbladesanddriveclutchesbeforestarting

the engine.

m) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

accordingtoinstructions andwithfeet wellawayfrom

the blades.

n) Do not start the engine when standing in front of the

discharge chute.

o) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

p) Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is

running.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to a

complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire:

before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.

before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.

after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for

damageand haverepairs madebeforerestartingand

operating the mower.

ifmowerstartstovibrateabnormally,shutoffmachine

immediately.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.

Inspectthemowerfordamageandhaverepairsmade

as needed before restarting.

r) Stop the engine (motor):

whenever you leave the mower.

before refuelling.

s) Shuttheengine(motor)offandwaituntiltheblades

cometoacompletestopbeforeremovingthegrass

catcher or unclogging chute.

t) Reduce the throttle setting during engine (motor)

shut down and, if the engine is provided with a

shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of

mowing.

u) Go slow when using a trailing seat.

v) Keep washout ports and other mower-housing

service openings closed when mowing.

x) DonotengagePTO atfullthrottle.Throttle midway

between idle and highest possible engine speed.

y) Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready

to start mowing.

z) Do not carry passengers.

aa) Donotoperatewhereﬂyingdebrismayinjurepeople

ordamageproperty.Keeppeopleandpetsatasafe

distance.

ab) Do not use if there are any doubts about safety.

ac) Keep labels, guards and shields in place. Replace

operators manual if lost or damaged.

ad) Obeysafetyinstructions.Failuretodosomaycause

injury to yourself or others.

ae) Do not defeat interlocks. Check operation daily.

af) Donotallowchildren,unskilledoruntrainedpersons

to operate machine.

ag) Do not operate machine while under the inﬂuence

of drugs, alcohol, and any other condition of

impairment.

ah) Check blade clutch operation. Adjust or have any

problems repaired.

OPERATING ON SLOPES

USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES.

BEFORE OPERATING ON SLOPES, EVALUATE THE

RISKS INVOLVED.

Withwalkbehindmachines,mowacrossslopes,notup

and down. With ride-on machines, mow up and down

slopes, not across, except for zero turn machines.

Zero turn machines should mow across slopes.

Be alert to dips and rises which change the general

slope. Watch for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain

andother hiddenhazards. Keepaway fromdrop-offs.

Avoidgroundconditionswhichwillcausethemachine

to slide.

If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the

machines stability, operation on these slopes should

cease immediately.

Theultimateresponsibilityforsafeoperationonslopes,

rests with the operator.

Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution on

slopesandespeciallyinsharpturnstopreventtipping

and loss of control. Use extra caution when changing

direction on slopes.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION

Park the machine on level ground. Before leaving the

driving position, stop the engine, make sure all moving

partsarestationaryandthatthetractioncontrolleversare

in the neutral position. Apply parking brake.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any

maintenance.

Particular care must be taken when adjusting the

carburetor while the engine is running. Keep hands

and feet clear. Shut off PTO.

When working underneath lifted parts or machines,

make sure adequate support is provided.

Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or

restraining forces which can cause parts to move

suddenly.

 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

Check the grass catcher frequently for wear and

deterioration.

Replace parts if worn, damaged, or faulty. For best

results, always replace with parts recommended by

the manufacturer.

Guards should only be removed by a qualiﬁed

technicianformaintenanceorservice. Replaceguards

when work is complete.

STORAGE

Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an open

ﬂame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

To reduce the ﬁre hazard, keep the engine, mufﬂer,

battery compartment and gasoline storage area free

of grass, leaves or excessive grease.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done

outdoors.

Use only replacement parts supplied by the original

manufacturer.

FUEL

– Petrol (gasoline) and diesel

fuels are ﬂammable; gasoline

vapors are explosive. Use

extra care when handling.

– Store only in containers spe-

ciﬁcally designed for fuel.

– When refueling or checking fuel level:

- Stop the engine and allow to cool;

- Do not smoke;

- Refuel outdoors only;

- Use a funnel;

- Do not overﬁll;

- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine

until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have

cleared.

Sparks from static electricity can start ﬁres or cause

explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static

electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks:

– Do not ﬁll containers in a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the

ground away from the vehicle.

– When practical, remove gas powered equipment

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer,

refuel from a portable container rather than a dis-

penser nozzle.

– Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device

– Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.

WARNING

BLADES

– Mower blades are sharp and

can cut. Use extra caution

when handling. Remove ob-

structions with care. Wrap the

blade(s) or wear gloves.

– Be aware that rotating one blade on multiblade

mowers can cause other blades to rotate.

– Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.

– Keep other persons away from blades.

WARNING

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