Ransomes 933308G Operator's Manual

36 hydro z-control mid-fs541v kaw rear discharge self propelled walk behind mower

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Page 1 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...
Page 2 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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.
Page 4: Safety
Ransomes machines. For your safety and the safety authorized after original manufacture–including the of others, read and follow the information given with addition of “after-market”...
Page 5: Labels
LABELS Hydro Midsize Rotating Blades Thrown Objects Hazard - Stay clear of blades when engine is running. - Keep area clear of people and pets. - Stop engine and let blades stop before - Remove objects blade may strike and throw. removing grass collector or unclogging.
Page 6 LABELS Hydro Midsize High Pressure Fluid Hydraulic Fluid - Leaks can penetrate - Fill to bottom of ﬁ ller neck. skin. - See Operation & - Seek immediate Safety manual for ﬂ uid attention for oil speciﬁ cations. penetration injury. - See Operation &...
Page 7 LABELS Hydro Midsize Thrown Objects Service /Maintenance - Keep bystanders a - Stop engine. safe distance away. - Remove key and - Remove objects on disconnect spark Tire Inﬂ ation ground blade may plug wire. - Inﬂ ate tires to strike - Consult Operation 1 kg/cm...
Page 8: General Instructions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize Before using machine for the ﬁ rst time, check engine Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be and hydraulic ﬂ uid levels and lubricate all points. sure of your footing. Keep a ﬁ rm hold on the handle and walk, never run.
Page 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to a OPERATING ON SLOPES complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire:  USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES. before clearing blockages or unclogging chute. ...
Page 10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize FUEL WARNING – Petrol (gasoline) and diesel LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION fuels are ﬂ ammable; gasoline Park the machine on level ground. Before leaving the vapors are explosive. Use driving position, stop the engine, make sure all moving extra care when handling.
Page 11: Controls
CONTROLS Hydro Midsize PTO SWITCH (B) - DO NOT START CUTTING BLADES UNTIL READY TO START MOWING. - DO NOT ENGAGE PTO AT FULL THROTTLE. SET ENGINE SPEED MIDWAY BETWEEN HIGH IDLE AND LOW IDLE FOR ENGAGEMENT. - Disengage drive to cutting blades whenever you stop or leave the operators position.
Page 12 CONTROLS Hydro Midsize TRACKING ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE The tracking adjustment turnbuckle provides tracking control to correct for any hydraulic circuit or linkage differences from one side to the other. To correct tracking: 1. Loosen wing nut X. 2. Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle Y to the right to make the machine track to the right.
Page 13 MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE: • Disengage cutterdeck drive. • Traction levers are positively locked in neutral. • Parking brake is on and speed selector is in neutral. 1. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Open the fuel valve under the fuel tank. Set the traction levers in the neutral position and the PTO Switch to the off position.
Page 14: Machine Operation
MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize DRIVING THE MACHINE IN TRANSPORT 1. With the PTO switch disengaged, and the operator present controls depressed, move the speed selector lever to give the required forward speed. 2. Release the traction lever locks and gradually engage both traction control levers together. NOTE: Engaging only one traction lever will cause the machine to turn to one side.
Page 15 MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED: Open dump valve V on each pump by turning counter clockwise two revolutions. Move the machine and close dump valve V by turning clockwise until valve is ﬁ rmly seated.
Page 16 HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. FIXED CUTTERDECK HEIGHT OF CUT The cutting height is determined by the position of the blades in relation to the wheels. Variation to this height may be made at THREE points.
Page 17: Height Of Cut
HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize SETTING CUTTERDECK HEIGHT CUTTERDECK POSITION 1. Support rear of power unit. 2. Place blocks under both outside edges of cutter- deck at B. See Block chart below. 3. Remove (2) upper deck mounting bolts C. 4.
Page 18 HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. Speed Control Bar The speed control bar F is held by friction pads. If the setting will not hold, tighten knob E to increase friction on speed control bar F.
Page 19: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT Hydro Midsize PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" (9mm) ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove PTO belt. 2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" (9mm) ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 3.
Page 20 ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACKING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The tracking width originally set from the factory can be increased an additional 83 mm overall by performing the following steps. 1. Loosen wheel lug nuts on both drive tires. 2. Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground.
Page 21 ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACTION DRIVE HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS: The following adjustments must be done in order. STEP 1 - Set Neutral Neutral is set at the factory. If it should require adjustment, raise the wheels off the ground by setting the machine on jackstands or blocks. Disconnect the control rod A at each pump end.
Page 22: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize CONTROL LEVERS The control levers are controlled by spring tension, and require no adjustment. HANDLE BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust handle bar height: Remove swivel B at each pump control arm and the parking brake rod. Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of handlebars.
Page 23: Specifications
1566 alloy steel, austempered and heat treated. 1.2 Gallons (4.5 CUTTING WIDTH: POWER STEERING: 36" (91.4cm) Independently controlled drive wheels. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE WEIGHT: 933308G..602 LBS (273KG) METAL EASY DUMP GRASSCATCHER 933309G..592 LBS (269KG) ECO-PLATE ENGINE: Kawasaki FS541V V-Twin STARTER: On/Off Switch...
Page 24 SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Midsize...
Page 25: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Midsize...
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
Sound: Sound levels were determined in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC and standards EN13684 and ISO 11094. Measured Sound power level: .... Model 933308G & 933309G…… 100 dB Guaranteed Sound power level: ..Model 933308G & 933309G……..100 dB Sound Pressure: ..Model 933308G & 933309G……….85 dB Vibration: Hand/arm vibration was measured at the right and left operator handles per ISO 5349-1-2001 and ISO 5349-2-2001.
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