Ransomes Magna Mk13 LBMA173 Assembly And Operation Manual

Summary of Magna Mk13 LBMA173

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    ® assembly, safety and operation manual warning: if incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the ...

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    En-3 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 1 contents contents page 2 introduction 2.1 important .............................................................................................................2 2.2 product identification ............................

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    En-4 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 2 introduction kg kw kg kg west road ransomes europark ipswich ip3 9tt england a b c d e f g h j 2.1 important important: this is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated ...

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    En-5 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 3 safety instructions this safety symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully read the message that follows, and inform other o...

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    En-6 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 3 safety instructions 3.6 leaving the driving position • park the machine on level ground. • before leaving the driving position, stop the engine and make sure all moving parts are stationary. Apply brakes and disenga...

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    En-7 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and do serious damage. Immediate medical assistance must be sought. Warning batteries produce explosive gases and contain corrosive acid and supply levels of ...

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    En-8 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 4.1 conformity certificates 4 certification business name and full address of the manufacturer ƒ Ɍɴɪɝɨɜɫɤɨ ɢɦɟ ɢ ɩɴɥɟɧ ɚɞɪɟɫ ɧɚ ɩɪɨɢɡɜɨɞɢɬɟɥɹ ƒ obchodní jméno a plná adresa výrobce ƒ producentens firmanavn og fulde ad...

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    En-9 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 4 certification operator ear noise level ƒ Ɉɩɟɪɚɬɨɪ ɧɚ ɧɢɜɨɬɨ ɧɚ ɞɨɥɨɜɢɦ ɨɬ ɭɯɨɬɨ ɲɭɦ ƒ hladina hluku v oblasti uší operátora ƒ støjniveau i førers ørehøjde ƒ geluidsniveau oor bestuurder ƒ müratase operaatori kõrvas ...

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    En-10 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 5.1 safety decals and instruction decals a903489 keep a safe distance from the machine. A903494 caution rotating blades. 5 decals and unit specifications 5.2 components for trailed units single unit gang mower cuttin...

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    En-11 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 5.3 dimensions and cutting performance 5 decals and unit specifications 5.4 weight mounted gang mower: frame: 176 kg individual cutting unit: sportcutter mk 11: 115 kg magna mk 13: 125 kg model gang mowers mounted ga...

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    En-12 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6 assembly 6.1 assembly—single unit gang mower 1. (fig. 1). Unscrew the pivot bolt (a) from the centre of the unit frame. Insert the lifting lever (b), spring fi rst, into the rear of the unit frame. The cranked hand...

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    En-13 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6 assembly 6.2 assembly—3-unit gang mower assemble each cutting unit as single unit mower instruction. Refer to page 10. 1. (fig. 3). To one of the cutting units bolt on the extension wings (a) one each side of the u...

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    En-14 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6 assembly fig 7 fig 6 fig 5.

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    En-15 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6.3 assembly—3-unit mounted gang mower 1. (fig. 5). Arrange the cutting units so that the front two are in line alongside each other, and the rear unit central. Attach the hook end of the six diagonal stays (d) into ...

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    En-16 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6 controls swing up the lifting frame and couple the top link (b). The top hole and distance piece is used with ford and british leyland tractors. The top link on massey ferguson and david brown trac tors is fi tted ...

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    En-17 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6.4 assembly—5-unit gang mower 1. Assemble three cutting units with unit frames and short drawbars, and two cutting units with unit frames only. Refer to page 10. 2. (fig. 10). Place the two units without drawbars si...

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    En-18 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6.5 assembly—7-unit gang mower 1. Assemble four cutting units with unit frames and short drawbar and three cutting units with unit frames only. Refer to page 10. 2. Place the three units without drawbars side by side...

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    En-19 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6 assembly fig 14.

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    En-20 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6.6 assembly—9-unit gang mower assemble fi ve cutting units with unit frames and and short drawbars, two cutting units with unit frames and long drawbars, two cutting units with unit frames only. Refer to page 10. 2....

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    En-21 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 6.7 coupling the gang mowers to a tractor (fig. 17). The tractor drawbar must be fi xed. If it is a swivelling type, a bracket (a) must be fi tted to prevent it from tipping up or down. Stabilisers must be fi tted to...

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    En-22 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 7.1 lubrication gear case machines are despatched without oil in the gearcases which must be fi lled to the correct level before use. (fig. 21). Correct lubrication of the gear box is essential for long life and good...

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    En-23 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 8.1 operating procedure 1. Under no circumstances should the engine be started without the operator seated on the tractor. 2. Do not operate tractor or attachments with loose, damaged or missing components. Whenever ...

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    En-24 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 8.3 operating the gang mowers 1. (fig. 23). Engage the cutting unit drive by pulling out and turning the gear selectors (a) on each side of the cutting unit to a vertical position and ensure that the cross pin (b) is...

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    En-25 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 9.1 maintenance cutting cylinder adjustment (fig. 24). Before use, check the cutting cylinder adjustment, which must be set correctly and locked. To do this, check the adjustment by revolving the cutting cylinder man...

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    En-26 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 10.1 transporting trailed gang units 1. When moving from site to site the cutting cylin ders must be out of gear, but this must not be done while the machine is in motion. 2 (fig. 26). When trailed gang mowers are mo...

  • Page 27: Guarantee

    En-27 ransomes gang mowers sportcutter mk11, magna mk13 safety and operators manual 11 guarantee / sales & service guarantee we guarantee that should any defect in workmanship or material occur in the goods within two years or two thousand hours (on models equipped with hour meters), or whichever oc...

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