3ECHydroMidsize05-2011IMPORTANT MESSAGEThank you for purchasing this Ransomes product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one ofthe best designed and built anywhere.This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you readand understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will giveyou many years of reliable service.Your safe use of this Ransomes product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are builtin, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, studythe manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow allinstructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who oper-ate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.See a Ransomes dealer for any service or parts needed. Ransomes service ensures that you continue to receivethe best results possible from Ransomes products. You can trust Ransomes replacement parts because theyare manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.Ransomes designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longestlife, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings andinstructions. You'll always be glad you did.Ransomes Jacobsen LimitedRansomes WayIpswich, England, IP3 9TTTABLE OF CONTENTS PAGESAFETY............................................................................................................................................................ 4LABELS .........................................................................................................................................................5-7GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................8-10CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................................. 11, 12MACHINE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................13-15HEIGHT OF CUT.......................................................................................................................................16-18BELT REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 19ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................20-22SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................23-25DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................................................... 262006/42/ECThese are the Original instructions verified by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc