Ransomes ZE Series Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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GB-39RANSOMES COMMANDER 3520SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL9 ADJUSTMENTS9.4 REAR WHEEL SETTINGThe rear wheels should be set parallel to each other.The wheel rims should then be the same dimensionat the front and at the rear when measured at thehalfway height .To adjust:(a) Loosen the locknuts (C) on the tie rod (D).(b) Rotate tie rod (D) until the wheels are correctlyset.(c) Re-tighten locknuts (C) securely.9.6 SPEED LIMITERThe transport and mow speeds are factory set andshould not need altering.NOTE: Textron Turf Care cannot be held responsiblefor loss of performance or machine damage if thesespeeds are adjusted outside the speeds shown in themachine specification.9.5 BACKLAPPINGThis mower is fitted with a device to allow the reelsto be driven in reverse for backlapping.• Backlapping is a process which will lightlygrind the reel to the bedknife whilstmounted on the mower.• If significant amounts of metal are to beremoved then the cutting unit should bereground on a specialised grindingmachine.• Before any backlapping is carried out,Ransomes Jacobsen recommends thatthe backlapping process should be riskassessed as a workshop process by themanager of the machine.• Backlapping should only be carried out bytrained staff.• Ransomes Jacobsen recommend thatgrinding paste is only applied to the reelwhen it is stationery, the engine is off andthe parking brake applied.• When applying grinding paste the reelshould only be rotated by appropriatelysized piece of wood and not by hand.• Place reels in the most accessibleposition for applying the paste.• Leave the grass boxes in position on thecutting units as a safety barrier.• After applying the grinding paste theperson backlapping should return to theseat, engage the relevant controls and runthe reels in reverse.• When the desired finish is achieved switchoff the mower, clean off any surplus paste,reset the reel to bedknife and return thecontrols to the normal mow positions.Ransomes Jacobsen grinding paste:80 grit grinding paste, 4.5kg tin,Part number 5002488120 grit grinding paste, 4.5kg tin,Part number 500248980 grit grinding paste, 9kg tin,Part number 5002490120 grit grinding paste, 9kg tin,Part number 5002491Set the hydraulic drive lever (A) into the upposition for reverse drive and depress the mow footswitch, the cutting cylinders will run in reverse.