Ransomes Parkway 2250 Plus Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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en-4RANSOMES PARKWAY 2250 PLUSSAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis safety symbol indicates important safetymessages in this manual. When you see thissymbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefullyread the message that follows, and inform otheroperators.3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS• Ensure that the instructions in this bookare read and fully understood.• No person should be allowed to operatethis machine unless they are fullyacquainted with all the controls and thesafety procedures.• Never allow children or people unfamiliarwith these instructions to use thismachine. Local regulations may restrictthe age of the operator.3.2 SAFETY SIGNS• It is essential all safety labels are keptlegible, if they are missing or illegible theymust be replaced. If any part of themachine is replaced and it originallycarried a safety label, a new label must beaffixed to the replacement part. Newsafety labels are obtainable fromRansomes dealers.3.3 STARTING THE ENGINE• Before starting the engine check that thebrakes are applied, drives are in neutral,guards are in position and intact, andbystanders are clear of the machine.• Do not run the engine in a building withoutadequate ventilation.3.4 DRIVING THE MACHINE• Before moving the machine, check toensure that all parts are in good workingorder, paying particular attention tobrakes, tyres, steering and the security ofcutting blades.• Replace faulty silencers, mow only indaylight or good artificial light• Always observe the Highway Code bothon and off the roads. Keep alert andaware at all times. Watch out for trafficwhen crossing or near roadways.• Stop the blades rotating before crossingsurfaces other than grass.• Remember that some people are deaf orblind and that children and animals canbe unpredictable.• Keep travelling speeds low enough foran emergency stop to be effective andsafe at all times, in any conditions.• Remove or avoid obstructions in thearea to be cut, thus reducing thepossibility of injury to yourself and/orbystanders.• When reversing, take special care toensure that the area behind is clear ofobstructions and/or bystanders. DONOT carry passengers.• Keep in mind that the operator or user isresponsible for accidents or hazardsoccurring to other people or theirproperty.• When the machine is to be parked,stored or left unattended, lower thecutting means unless the transport locksare being used.• While mowing, always wear substantialfootwear and long trousers. Do notoperate the equipment when barefoot orwearing open sandals.• Check the grass catcher frequently forwear or deterioration. After striking aforeign object. Inspect the lawnmowerfor damage and make repairs beforerestarting and operating the equipment.• If the machine starts to vibrateabnormally, check immediately.3.5 TRANSPORTING• Ensure that the cutting units aresecurely fastened in the transportposition. Do not transport with cuttingmechanism rotating.• Drive the machine with dueconsideration of road and surfaceconditions, inclines and localundulations.• Sudden decelerating or braking cancause the rear wheels to lift.• Remember that the stability of the rearof the machine is reduced as the fuel isused.