Ransomes Parkway 2250 Plus Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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en-21RANSOMES PARKWAY 2250 PLUSSAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL6 CONTROLS6.1 STARTER KEY SWITCHThe starter key (A) should be turned clockwise tothe 'pre-heat' (No. 2) position to heat the glowplugswhen the green warning lamp goes out on warninglamp disply module turn the starter key clockwise tothe 'start' (No. 3) position to start the engine. Afterstarting, the key should be released and allowed toreturn automatically to the 'on' (No. 1) position fornormal running. Where fitted the rotating beacon isturned on when the key switch is in position No. 16.2 THROTTLE CONTROL LEVERThe lever (B) should be moved away from theoperator to increase the engine speed and towardsthe operator to decrease the engine speed.NOTE: Engine should be used at full speed.6.4 TRACTION FOOT PEDALTo move the machine forward press the front of the footpedal (A). To reverse depress the rear of the foot pedal.When the pedal is released it will return to its neutralposition.6.5 SPEED LIMITERThe speed limiter (B) is operated by sliding theblack knob to the right or left. When slid to the rightthe machine is limited to cutting speed, when slid tothe left, transport speed is available. In transportmode, reverse is not available. When the speedlimiter is in the mow speed position four wheel driveis engaged.IMPORTANT: To enable mow engage the speedlimiter must be in the cutting speed position. Ifcutting units are rotating, moving the speedlimiter between the mow and transportpositions will engage and disengage cylinderrotation.6.3 STEERING WHEEL RAKE ADJUSTMENTThe steering wheel is adjustable for rake. Theclamping release knob (A) is situated on the side ofthe control console on the right hand side. To adjustturn the clamping knob anticlockwise to release andpivot the steering wheel backwards and forwards toobtain desired setting then lock in position byturning clamping knob clockwise.