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Ransomes Spider I Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Manual is about: Remote Controlled Rotary Mower

Summary of Spider I

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    Safety, operation & maintenance manual ransomes spider i remote controlled rotary mower product code: ild01w warning 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 t...

  • Page 2: 1 Contents

    Operation manual - spider ild01 2 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 1 contents 1 contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 2 introduction ....................................................

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 3 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.16 changing the wheel ...................................................................................................................... 43 11.17 tyre pressure...............................................................................

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 4 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 2 introduction 2.1 important this is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated and maintained. This operation manual should be regarded as part of the machine and should always be present at the ma...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 5 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 2.2 machine usage the machine is designed for the mowing of grass on level as well as extremely steep terrain. The mower may be used on dry surface under the following conditions: maximum slope 24 degrees on well-maintained lawns (gardens, pa...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 6 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 2.4 product identification the machine can be identified by the serial number, which can be found on the factory label on the front of the machine beside the exhaust pipe. The serial number and the year of manufacturing must be provided durin...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 7 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 2.5 guidelines for the disposal of scrap products when it has been identified that a turf care product has no further functional value and requires disposal, the following actions should be taken. These guidelines should be used in conjunctio...

  • Page 8: 3 Safety Instructions

    Operation manual - spider ild01 8 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 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 operators. Safety checks •...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 9 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 of undesirable objects becomes more probable due to the displacement of the mowing device (tilt of one side of the machine) while crossing the edges of different terrain. • the operator of the machine may be responsible for any damage caused ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 10 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 conditions. • do not use the mower in limited visibility (dusk, fog, heavy rain etc.) • do not let the engine run in enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases contain co, they damage health and can ultimately cause death. • the engine should only b...

  • Page 11: 4 Specification

    Operation manual - spider ild01 11 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 4 specification 4.1 specification technical description the mower is a self-propelled machine with four-wheel drive, controlled by the transmitter (remote radio controller) signal. Its unique wheel-steering technology ensures a high manoeuvr...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 12 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 4.3 conformity certificates.

  • Page 13: 5 Safety Decals

    Operation manual - spider ild01 13 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 5 safety decals attention! T his machine m ay b e d angerous. I ncorrect an d n egligent use m ay r esult in damage, s erious injuries or death. T his c hapter is devoted to t he s afety symbols (p ictograms) u sed o n t he p roduct, th eir ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 14 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 15 16 17 lifting jack support point keep safe distance from the machine when it is moving attention, rotating parts.

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 15 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 5.1 instruction decals.

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 16 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 5.1 recommended metods of operation this chart shows basic information about recommended methods of cutting grass in various types of terrain. It also describes the correct procedure of anchoring the hydrostatic stabilizing winch. However cu...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 17 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 instructions for turning on and off the hydrostatic winch rotate the machine so that the winch is facing up the hill toward the expected anchoring point. Turn the wheels so that they are orientated across the slope (along the slope contours)...

  • Page 18: 6 Controls

    Operation manual - spider ild01 18 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 6 controls 6.1 remote radio controller nbb.

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 19 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 6.2 remote radio controller hetronic 1 emergency stop buton 2 driving speed controller h/l 3 engine stop switch 4 engine starter switch 5 mowing blade on/off switch 6 height of cut adjustment 7 joystick for driving forward / backward 8 joyst...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 20 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 6.3 mower controls on the body of the mower there are two controls for operating the mower. Additional controls may be added in case of attaching optional accessories. The function of controls pertaining to these accessories are explained in...

  • Page 21: 7 Displays

    Operation manual - spider ild01 21 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 7 displays 7.1 nbb radio control displays indicator (11) flasher - radio control power on indicator radio controll emits a high pitch tone - radio control battery low voltage warning 7.2 hetronic radio control displays led flashes green – ra...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 22 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 ampv notice : if indicator lamp number 4 is illuminated or either of the indicator lamps 1, 2, 3 is dimmed, the mower cannot be started. Remedy: • indicator lamp number 1 is dimmed – try to turn the key in the ignition again. • indicator lam...

  • Page 23: 8 Safety Systems

    Operation manual - spider ild01 23 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 8 safety systems 8.1 mower safety systems the product is controlled by a remote radio controller. This means that the operator is not close to the mower at all times and cannot use controls on the mower. For the safety of the operator and ot...

  • Page 24: 9. Preparing The Machine

    Operation manual - spider ild01 24 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 9. Preparing the machine 9.1 machine delivery to a dealer or retailer from the manufacturer the machine is delivered filled with engine oil and hydraulic oil but without gasoline in the tank. The training of the operator should take place du...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 25 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 9.2 gear-box by-pass the by-pass is used to disable the hydraulic drive and to engage the oil bypass for manual handling (engine not running) of the machine on flat surfaces. The by-pass should only be used when the hydraulic drive is not fu...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 26 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 9.4 checking hydraulic drive oil level oil level should only be checked when the oil is cold . Clear debris from around the cap, unscrew the cap on the hydraulic oil tank on the side of the mower . Using the dipstick check the oil level. It ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 27 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 9.6 fuel tank the plastic fuel tank is placed on top of the mower deck, to one side of the mower. The tank has a screw-on cap a . Before refuelling always stop the engine. Do not smoke or approach open flames or sources of sparks when manipu...

  • Page 28: 10 Operation

    Operation manual - spider ild01 28 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 9.9 preparing the hetronic remote radio controller insert the battery (type 3,6v nimh, 1200mah) into the remote radio controller. If led flashes green, the battery is charged. If the remote radio controller battery voltage is below the requi...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 29 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.2. Starting the engine of the mower with the nbb remote control • check the gasoline in the fuel tank, refuel with unleaded gasoline ba95 if necessary. • check the forward/reverse control joystick (8 on the remote radio controller and lea...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 30 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.2. Starting the engine of the mower with the hetronic remote control • check the gasoline in the fuel tank, refuel with unleaded gasoline ba95 if necessary. • check the position of the blade drive lever switch (5) on the remote radio cont...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 31 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.3 shutting off the engine • before shutting off the engine, always disengage the mowing mechanism drive on the remote radio controller. • do not shut the engine off immediately after mowing, let it run for a short while with the minimum e...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 32 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.5 engaging the moving blades the mowing blades can only be engaged when the engine is running. Set the maximum mowing height with switch (6). Move the switch (5) of the blade-drive clutch to the on position on the remote radio controller ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 33 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.8 driving the machine the machine movement is controlled by joystick (7) (forward and reverse) (see the symbol under the controller on the remote radio controller) and by joystick (8) (left/ right). By combining these two controls you wil...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 34 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 10.10 driving on slopes driving o n s lopes i s v ery d emanding fo r th e operator, as th ey constantly h ave to e valuate information about the movement of machine and th e c haracter o f t he terrain. E specially important is the wheel ad...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 35 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11 maintenance and lubrication 11.1 maintenance cahrt - mower machine maintenance plan period according to the state of the operating hours (oh) counter x = operator daily before operating every 50 oh every 200 oh every 800 oh visually check...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 36 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.2 maintenance chart - engine engine maintenance chart: kawasaki fh 500v, fh531v maintenance period according to the operating hours counter * = perform more often in dusty conditions k =performed by authorized kawasaki service/dealer dail...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 37 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.3 engine maintenance the following activities are considered to be workshop maintenance and should be carried out by trained personnel. . Before beginning any maintenance activity on the mower, turn off the engine, push the emergency butt...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 38 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 drive the maintenance of the hydraulic drive requires properly trained service personnel. Regular maintenance should address the torque of hydraulic connections and bolts, replacement of pressure hoses and oil refilling. The maintenance of t...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 39 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.8 drive v-belts check the wear and tension of the v-belts and the tensioning devices. A) hydraulic pump drive located under the cutter deck inside cover a. The v-belt is tensioned automatically by a spring and a tension pulley . B) travel...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 40 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.10 final gear drive to wheels if you do not possess necessary equipment and skills, have this work performed by an authorized service/dealer. Remove the cover of the final gear drive. The cover is attached by bolts onto the sides. Adjust ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 41 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.14 fuses the fuse box is placed in the space next to the battery. Inside the fuse box you can find fuses for individual circuits : 1 10 a – control panel, carburettor solenoid 2 15 a – control unit, travel control, mower elevation 3 20 a ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 42 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.15 mowing blade check the state of cutting blades in regular intervals. Blade: must not show signs of damage such as twisted, bent or deformed parts of blade. Must be properly attached by the flange in the middle of blade. Must be sharp. ...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 43 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.16 changing the wheel change the wheels on a level, firm surface turn the wheel so that the tightening nuts are accessible from the outside stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition secure the machine against movement. Lift the mo...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 44 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.19 lubrication use adequate amount of lubricant on parts, which are to be lubricated. Excessive lubricant tends to drop down and pollute both the machine and the environment. Insufficient amount requires frequent lubrications. Chain spray...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 45 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.20 cleaning the machine cleaning the whole machine by a power washer or similar is not recommended. Water under pressure may penetrate inside electrical parts, carburettor, air filter and cause malfunction. Wipe other parts with tissue or...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 46 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11.23 technical plate the technical plate provides information on mower fillings and basic information for machine maintenance. The technical plate is placed on the machine girder. - engine - engine oil - oil quantity - spark plug - fuel - h...

  • Page 47: 12 Troubleshooting

    Operation manual - spider ild01 47 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 12 troubleshooting problem possible cause correction nothing appears on the display rc battery is exhausted replace the battery with a charged engine does not start accumulator is discharged charge the battery accumulator is disconnected att...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 49 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 13 maintenance after season when the season is over or if the machine is not going to be used for longer than 1 month, it is advisable to prepare it for storage. If fuel stays in a tank longer than 1 month without moving, it may create stick...

  • Page 50: 14 Warranty Conditions

    Operation manual - spider ild01 50 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 14 warranty conditions this document sets out the extent, conditions and manner of exercising rights stemming from the manufacturer’s liability for defects of the delivered product 1. Dvořák – svahové sekačky ltd., registered office dvorce 6...

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    Operation manual - spider ild01 51 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 11. In th e e vent o f a c hange i n o wner, i t i s p ossible to tr ansfer th e r emaining p art o f th e w arranty period to the new owner if the manufacturer is requested to do so. The new owner confirms that they have taken receipt of th...

  • Page 52: 15 Bill Of Delivery

    Operation manual - spider ild01 52 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-2010 15 bill of delivery combined delivery note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- copy for dealer (part 1) dealer: address: tel., fax, e-mail: 1. Delivery note date ____ /_____200__ ...

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    Jacobsen, a textron company 11108 quality drive, charlotte, nc 28273, usa www.Jacobsen.Com ransomes jacobsen limited west road, ransomes europark, ipswich, ip3 9tt english company registration no. 1070731 www.Ransomesjacobsen.Com.