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CG161 COMPACT
GARDEN TRACTOR
OPERATORS INSTRUCTIONS
GB
RANSOMES
Ransomes Way, Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG
Publication No. 24077G (rev.1) (RSJ 001 071997)
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: This operator’s manual has been prepared to provide the information you need to correctly assemble, operate and maintain your tractor. For maximum satisfaction carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Should you ever need repair parts or service contact your RANSOMES TRACTOR DEALER. Be sure safety precautions are observed. They are for your benefit. Any references made in this Operator’s Manual concerning the right-or left-hand sides are deter-mined by th
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CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTION ...................................................................................................... 3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................................... 7 SEAT .................................................................................................................................... 7 INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................................................................................
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SAFETY 4) Never use the Garden-tractor: SAFETY RULES l When people, especially children, or pets are Please pay particular attention to all boxed- parts in the text which have the sign nearby. This sign warns you to be careful when l If the operator has taken medicine or carrying out certain functions. substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate. DANGER: Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if 5) Keep in mind that the operator or user is instructions are not followed
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SAFETY PREPARATION 1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space 1) While mowing, always wear substantial where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes footwear and long trousers. Do not operate can collect. the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. 2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the 3) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, equipment is to be used and remove all where feasible. objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones,
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SAFETY 10) Before leaving the operator’s position: l Limit loads to those you can safely control. l Disengage the blades and lower the Cutter l Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. Deck. 1 7) Watch out for traffic when crossing or near l Charge into neutral and set the parking brake. roadways. 18) When using any attachments, never direct l Stop the engine and remove the key. discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in 11) Disengage blades, stop the
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SAFETY 10) Take care as the rotation of one blade can cause the other blade to turn. 11) When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting means. 12) The ignition key must never be left inserted in the machine, or where children or persons not familiar to the machine may reach them. Before any maintenance or repair, remove the ignition key. 6
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS SEAT The seat is adjustable to obtain the most comfortable position To move the seat fore and aft, move the seat release lever upward and slide the seat fore or aft as desired, Figure 1. Figure 2 - Instrument Panel The starting circuit can only be activated when 1. Operator is seated, 2. H.S.T foot pedal is released. Figure 1 - Tractor Seat 3. P.T.O clutch lever is in the “OFF” position. 4. Brake pedal is depressed or parking brake lever is locked. Always check to make c
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS The engine temperature, oil pressure, glow plug and PROOF-METER charge indicator warning lights are located as shown in Figure 3, When the key start switch is turned “ON” The Proof-Meter is located on the left side of the the oil pressure and charge lights come on. After the instrument panel, Figure 4. Turn the key start switch engine has been started, the lights should go out to the “ON” to operate proof meter. within a few seconds. If they do not go out: l Engine oil p
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS Releasing the pedal returns the transmission to Neutral, and stops the tractor, unless the speed control lever is in the “SET” position. NOTE: The H.S.T. foot pedal must be in neutral to start the engine Figure 5 - Brake Controls To apply the parking brake: l Pull up the parking brake latch while depressing the brake pedal. The pawl on the control will engage the teeth on the brake pedal and will retain the pedal in the applied Figure 6 - HST Control position. SPEED CONT
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS GEARSHIFT - RANGE SHIFT LEVER Push the P.T.O. clutch lever forward to operate the equipment. Pull the lever rearward to stop the The range shift lever, on the left side of the fender, equipment. Mid mounted equipment is driven with shown in Figure 7, can be shifted when the H.S. T V-belts from the engine. foot pedal is in the Neutral position, to High range “H”, Low range “L” or Neutral “N”. In “H”, forward NOTE: The P.T.O. clutch lever must be placed in speed ranges f
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS NOTE: The lift control lever must be placed in the “LOCK” position to start the engine. NOTE: The hydraulic oil flows to the power steering system first so that the mid mounted equipment may not raise when operating the power steering, even if the lift control lever has been moved to the RAISE position. WARNING: To avoid personal injury never operate mower with the lift control lever in raised position. Mower must be lowered completely before operating. STEERING WHEEL T
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OPERATION IMPORTANT: Do not engage the starting motor BREAK-IN PROCEDURES continuously for more than 10 seconds; doing so may cause starting motor failure. Your RANSOMES Tractor will provide long and STARTING dependable service if given proper care during the 50-hour break-in period During the first 50 hours of To start the engine: operation: 1. Avoid “lugging” the engine. Operating in too high a gear under heavy load may cause 1. Move the shift lever and lift control lever to the engine “luggin
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OPERATION If the starter does not turn the engine over, shut off starter immediately. Do not make further attempts to l Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions start the engine until the condition is corrected. which are shown on the battery. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES l If ice is present or the battery is cracked, DO Your RANSOMES tractor is equipped with three NOT ATTEMPT TO “JUMP START” vehicle. interlock switches, P T 0 clutch lever, brake and seat. The engine can be started only when
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OPERATION To stop the tractor, place the speed control lever in OPERATING THE HYDROSTATIC the “RELEASE” position without depressing the foot TRANSMISSION pedal. When the speed control lever is in the “RELEASE” position, release the foot pedal, and it HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION will return to the neutral position automatically, stopping the tractor. The hydrostatic transmission is controlled by the Or to stop the tractor, depress the brake pedal, and H.S.T.foot pedal, speed control lever, shown in
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OPERATION DRAWBAR maximum pressure shown in the “TIRE INFLATION vs. PERMISSIBLE LOAD” chart, Warning: Pull only from drawbar. below if the tire is not marked. Pulling from any other point can cause l Do not inflate a tire that has been run flat or rear overturn seriously under-inflated until the tire has been inspected for damage by a qualified person. The maximum drawbar load l When checking tire pressure, inspect tire for damaged side walls and tread cuts. Neglected Pulling - load: 340 kg dama
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE C A C A C C C C L H D L H D LUBRICATION AND H L LUBRICATION AND H L U A J SERVICE U A J SERVICE MAINTENANCE E E MAINTENANCE E E NO B N U INTERVALS NO B N U INTERVALS ITEMS C A E G S ITEMS C A K N E G S K N E T E T 6 Radiator Coolant X Lubrication Fittings Every Every 1 Engine Oil Level X 10 Hours 13 PTO Clutch Lever X 50 or Daily Hours 15 Air Cleaner X 2 Belt T ension Pulley X 2 Belt T ension X 5 Steering Linkage X Transmission and Rear 12 X Axle Oil 17 Fuel Filter X
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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Fuel oil in the injection FUEL AND LUBRICANTS system is under high pressure and can penetrate the skin. Unqualified persons FUEL (DIESEL should not remove or attempt to adjust Type of fuel to use a pump injector, nozzle or any part of When operating in temperatures above 20~F (- the fuel injection system. 6.7C), use diesel fuel oil No.2-D with a minimum Failure to follow these instructions can cetane rating of 40. When operating in temperatures result in se
