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Hydro
Midsize
12-2013
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Ransomes product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of the 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 read and understand these
manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Ransomes product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also
rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manuals thoroughly.
Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely.
Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful
in its use as you are.
BOB_CAT dealer for any service or parts needed. Ransomes service ensures that you continue to receive the best results
possible from Ransomes products. You can trust Ransomes replacement parts because they are 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 longest life, use this
machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always
be glad you did.
Textron Golf, Turf & Specialty Products
Ransomes Way
Ipswich, England, IP3 9QG
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 3-13
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................14, 15
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16-18
SERVICE CHART.................................................................................................................................................................................................19
SERVICE RECORD .............................................................................................................................................................................................20
ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21-24
BELT REPLACEMENT .........................................................................................................................................................................................25
PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ................................................................................................................................................................26
PARTS SECTION .................................................................................................................................................................................................27
UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY ........................................................... FIGURE 1 ..........................................................................................28, 29
LOWER ENGINE DECK ASSY/CLUTCH........................................... FIGURE 2 ..........................................................................................30, 31
DRIVE WHEELS ................................................................................ FIGURE 3 ..........................................................................................32, 33
PARKING BRAKE / DOCUMENT TUBE ............................................ FIGURE 4 ..........................................................................................34, 35
ELECTRIC START UPPER HANDLE ................................................ FIGURE 5 ..........................................................................................36, 37
TRACTION CONTROLS .................................................................... FIGURE 6 ..........................................................................................38, 39
ELECTRIC START BATTERY ............................................................ FIGURE 7 ..........................................................................................40, 41
HYDRAULICS .................................................................................... FIGURE 8 ..........................................................................................42, 43
POWER UNIT DECALS ..................................................................... FIGURE 9 ..........................................................................................44, 45
WIRE DIAGRAM-ELECTRIC START ................................................. FIGURE 10 ........................................................................................46, 47
WIRING SCHEMATIC-ELECTRIC START ......................................... FIGURE 11 ..............................................................................................48
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY ........................................................................ FIGURE 12 ........................................................................................50, 51
HYDROGEAR PUMP ......................................................................... FIGURE 13 ........................................................................................52, 53
MOUNTING-36" SIDE DISCHARGE DECK ....................................... FIGURE 14 ........................................................................................54, 55
MOUNTING-36" REAR DISCHARGE DECK ..................................... FIGURE 15 ........................................................................................56, 57
BAFFLES............................................................................................ FIGURE 16 ........................................................................................58, 59
CASTER ASSY-FIXED DECKS .......................................................... FIGURE 17 ........................................................................................60, 61