Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual - page 2
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INTRODUCTION
Important ....................................................................... 3
Product Identification ..................................................... 4
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products .......... 5
During Service Life ....................................................... 5
End Of Service Life ....................................................... 5
Parts Manual ................................................................. 6
Key Numbers ................................................................ 6
Assembly ....................................................................... 7
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely.................................................. 8
Safe Operation .............................................................. 8
Preparation .................................................................... 8
Operation ...................................................................... 9
ROPS ........................................................................... 10
Safe Handling Of Fuels ................................................ 10
Maintenance And Storage ............................................ 10
When You Put The Mower On A Trailer ....................... 11
Important Safety Notes ................................................ 12
DECALS
Safety Decals ................................................................ 16
Instruction Decals ......................................................... 17
CONTROLS
Throttle Control ............................................................. 18
Operator Presence Control ........................................... 18
Brake ............................................................................. 18
Forward/reverse Gear Change ..................................... 18
Cylinder Drive Clutch Lever .......................................... 18
Starter Switch ................................................................ 18
Choke Control .............................................................. 19
Fuel Tap ....................................................................... 19
Stop Switch ................................................................... 19
OPERATION
Daily Inspection ............................................................ 20
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ......... 21
Operating Procedure .................................................... 22
Before Starting The Engine For The First Time ........... 23
Starting The Engine ..................................................... 24
Stopping The Machine ................................................. 25
Stopping The Engine .................................................... 25
How To Remove A Blockage From Cutting Units ......... 26
ADJUSTMENTS
Height Of Cut Adjustment ............................................ 28
Handle (Walk Behind Machine Only) ........................... 28
Cylinder To Bottom Blade Adjustment ......................... 29
Concave ....................................................................... 29
Chain Tensioners ......................................................... 30
Brake ............................................................................ 30
Clutch Controls ............................................................. 30
Removing The Cutting Cylinder And Bottom
Blade Assembly ........................................................... 31
Removing The Landroll Assembly ............................... 31
Balance Bar (Walk Behind Machines Only) ................. 32
Seat (Steering Seat) ..................................................... 32
Steering Control Cable (Steering Seat) ........................ 32
Testing Gear Selection ................................................. 33
Adjusting Gear Selector ............................................... 33
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance & Lubrication Chart .................................36
Lubrication ....................................................................38
Engine ..........................................................................38
Machine ........................................................................39
Apply Chain Lubricant ...................................................39
Apply Engine Oil ...........................................................39
Gearbox ........................................................................40
Landroll .........................................................................40
Maintenance .................................................................41
Cooling Fins And Air Intake ..........................................41
Air Cleaner ....................................................................41
Battery ..........................................................................42
Charging The Battery ....................................................42
Clean Fuel Filter ...........................................................43
Spark Plug ....................................................................43
Engine Maintenance .....................................................43
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Solving General ..............................................44
SCHEMATICS
Electrical Circuit ............................................................46
TORQUES
Torques ........................................................................48
SPECIFICATION
Engine Specification .....................................................49
Dimensions & Weights ..................................................49
Machine Specification ...................................................50
Vibration Level ..............................................................51
Noise Level ...................................................................52
Slopes ...........................................................................52
Cutting Unit Specification ..............................................52
Cutting Performance .....................................................52
Recommended Lubricants ............................................53
Accessories ..................................................................53
Certificates Of Conformity .............................................54
GUARANTEE
Warranty ........................................................................60
Service...........................................................................60
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