Sport 200
Sport 200
Sport 200
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RJ 100 / 082004
© 2004, Ransomes Jacobsen Limited. All Rights Reserved
RANSOMES SPORT 200 & MAGNA 250 CUTTING UNITS
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL
1 CONTENTS
Contents: Page
2 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2
2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................... 2
2.1 IMPORTANT ................................................................................................... 2
2.3 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL ................................................................ 2
4 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................. 7
5 DECALS ........................................................................................................ 12
8 ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................... 17
10 GUARANTEE ................................................................................................. 20
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2.1 IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is
operated and maintained.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine. Suppliers of both
new and second-hand machines are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided
with the machine.
This machine is designed solely for use in customary grass cutting operations. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the
intended use.
Before attempting to operate this machine, ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make
themselves thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational
medicine, and all road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resulting damage or injury.
A Machine Name
B Serial Number
C Year of Manufacture
D Machine Weight
E Engine Power
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This safety symbol indicates important safety • Remember that some people are deaf or blind
messages in this manual. When you see this and that children and animals can be
symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully unpredictable.
read the message that follows, and inform other • Keep travelling speeds low enough for an
operators. emergency stop to be effective and safe at all
times, in any conditions.
3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to be
• Ensure that the instructions in this book are read cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury to
and fully understood. yourself and/or bystanders.
• No person should be allowed to operate this • When reversing, take special care to ensure
machine unless they are fully acquainted with all that the area behind is clear of obstructions
the controls and the safety procedures. and/or bystanders. DO NOT carry passengers.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with • Keep in mind that the operator or user is
these instructions to use this machine. Local responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
regulations may restrict the age of the operator. to other people or their property.
• When the machine is to be parked, stored or
3.2 SAFETY SIGNS left unattended, lower the cutting means unless
• It is essential all safety labels are kept legible, if the transport locks are being used.
they are missing or illegible they must be • While mowing, always wear substantial
replaced. If any part of the machine is replaced footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
and it originally carried a safety label, a new label equipment when barefoot or wearing open
must be affixed to the replacement part. New sandals.
safety labels are obtainable from Ransomes • Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
dealers. deterioration. After striking a foreign object
Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make
3.3 STARTING THE ENGINE repairs before restarting and operating the
• Before starting the engine check that the brakes equipment.
are applied, drives are in neutral, guards are in • If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
position and intact, and bystanders are clear of check immediately.
the machine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without 3.5 TRANSPORTING
adequate ventilation. • Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
3.4 DRIVING THE MACHINE transport with cutting mechanism rotating.
• Before moving the machine, check to ensure that • Drive the machine with due consideration of
all parts are in good working order, paying road and surface conditions, inclines and local
particular attention to brakes, tyres, steering and undulations.
the security of cutting blades. • Sudden decelerating or braking can cause the
• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in daylight or rear wheels to lift.
good artificial light • Remember that the stability of the rear of the
• Always observe the Highway Code both on and machine is reduced as the fuel is used.
off the roads. Keep alert and aware at all times.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
• Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
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3.6 LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION • Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Park the machine on level ground. • When working underneath lifted parts or
• Before leaving the driving position, stop the machines, make sure adequate support Is
engine and make sure all moving parts are provided.
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all • Do not dismantle the machine without releasing
drives. Remove the starter key. or restraining forces which can cause parts to
move suddenly.
3.7 SLOPES • Do not alter engine speed above maximum
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON quoted in Engine Specification. Do not change
SLOPES the engine governor settings or overspeed the
• Local undulations and sinkage will change the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
general slope. Avoid ground conditions which can may increase the hazard of personal injury.
cause the machine to slide. • When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO NOT
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and during SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the engine,
tight turns. never add fuel while the engine is running.
• Sudden decelerating or braking can cause the • Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can into
rear wheels to lift. Remember there is no such the tank.
thing as a “safe” slope. • Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of the
• Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15° securely.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope select this purpose.
weight transfer, having adjusted to provide • Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
adequote traction. refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING CYLINDERS engine but move the machine away from the area
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts of spillage and avoid creating any source of
are stationary. ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives. • Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts of enclosure.
the body away from the cutting edge. Beware of • Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
energy in the drive which can cause rotation inside a building where fumes may reach an open
when the blockage is released. flame or spark.
• Keep other people away from the cutting units as • If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
rotation of one cylinder can cause the others to done outdoors.
rotate. • Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE, and
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION AND keep naked lights away.
MAINTENANCE • Do not place any metal objects across the
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts terminals.
are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Read all the appropriate servicing instructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by the
original manufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take care
not to get hands and feet trapped when rotating
cylinders.
• Make sure that other people are not touching any
cutting units, as rotation of one cylinder can
cause the others to rotate.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
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DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous IMPORTANT: Transport speed is for highway use
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death only. Never select transport speed on grass areas
or serious injury. or uneven or unsurfaced roads or tracks.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Hydraulic Fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and do serious damage.
Immediate medical assistance must be
sought.
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MAGNA 250.
CONSTRUCTION
Heavy duty welded pressed steel construction
CYLINDER:
Diameter: 254mm
Width of cut: 762mm
Number of knives: 4, 6 and 8
Height of cut: 12.7mm - 61mm
SPORT 200
CONSTRUCTION
Heavy duty welded pressed steel construction
CYLINDER:
Diameter: 197mm
Width of cut: 762mm
Number of knives: 4, 6, 8 and 11
Height of cut
Fixed head: 12.7mm - 89mm
Floating head
Standard blade: 12.7mm - 35.7mm
REAR ROLL
Full width 76mm (3in) diameter solid roll running on taper
roller bearings with shaft seals and lubricators.
FRONT ROLL
Full width 76mm (3in) diameter grooved roll running on
taper roller bearings with shaft seals and lubricators.
TRANSMISSION
By hydraulic motor through toothed drive belt to cutting
cylinder. Or by hydraulic motor through cardan shaft to
cutting cylinder
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Certify that the cutting unit Certifions que le bloc de coupe Verklaren hierbij dat de maai-eenheid Bescheinigen,
daß die Schneidanlage Certifichiamo che il gruppo di taglio Attesterer herved at dette klippeaggregat, Intygar att
klippenheten Vakuutamme, että leikkuulaite Certificamos que la unidad cortadora
Make Marque Merk Fabrikat Marca Fabrikat Märke Merkki Marca: Ransomes
Product Code Series Description
LMAB751 AF Magna 250, 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB752 AG Magna 250, 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB753 AH Magna 250, 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB755 AT Magna 250, 8 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB756 AU Magna 250 8 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB757 AV Magna 250 8 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB829 AW Sport 200 8 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB830 AX Sport 200 8 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB831 AY Sport 200 8 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB833 AZ Sport 200 11 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB834 BA Sport 200 11 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB835 BB Sport 200 11 Knife, Floating Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB789 BC Sport 200 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB790 BD Sport 200 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
LMAB791 BD Sport 200 6 Knife, Fixed Head, Spanner HOC, Handwheel on Cut Adjustment
Conforms to the Harmonised standard Est conforme à la norme Voldoet aan de Standaard
Mit der Norm E conforme allo standard Overholder den standard överstämmer med den standarden
Noudattaa standardia Conforma con la norma:
EN836
This cutting unit has been designed to be fitted to the Ce bloc de coupe a été conçu pour se monter sur Deze maai-
eenheid werd ontworpen om te worden gemonteerd op de übereinstimmt. Diese Schneidanlage wurde zur
Installation in Questo gruppo di taglio è stata progettato per essere installato su Dette klippeaggregat er beregnet til
montering på Denna klippenhet är avsett att monteras på Tämä leikkuulaite on suunniteltu sopimaan seuraavaan
Esta unidad cortadora ha sido diseñada para su montaje en:
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Certify that the cutting unit Certifions que le bloc de coupe Verklaren hierbij dat de maai-eenheid Bescheinigen,
daß die Schneidanlage Certifichiamo che il gruppo di taglio Attesterer herved at dette klippeaggregat, Intygar att
klippenheten Vakuutamme, että leikkuulaite Certificamos que la unidad cortadora
Make Marque Merk Fabrikat Marca Fabrikat Märke Merkki Marca: Ransomes
P roduct C ode S eries D escription
LMA B 577 WK Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 578 WL Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 546 WM Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 548 WN Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 579 WP Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 580 WQ Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 549 WR Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 550 WS Sport 200 4 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 581 WT Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 582 WU Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 551 WV Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 552 WW Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner A djustment
LMA B 583 WX Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 584 WY Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, Standard Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 553 WZ Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 554 XA Sport 200 6 K ni fe, Fi xed Head, D i sposable Roll, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut A djustment
LMA B 445 XT Sport 200 11 K ni fe Floati ng Head, Standard Roll, Handwheel A djustment
LMA B 446 XU Sport 200 11 K ni fe Floati ng Head, Standard Roll, Handwheel A djustment
Conforms to the Harmonised standard Est conforme à la norme Voldoet aan de Standaard
Mit der Norm E conforme allo standard Overholder den standard överstämmer med den standarden
Noudattaa standardia Conforma con la norma:
EN836
This cutting unit has been designed to be fitted to the Ce bloc de coupe a été conçu pour se monter sur Deze maai-
eenheid werd ontworpen om te worden gemonteerd op de übereinstimmt. Diese Schneidanlage wurde zur
Installation in Questo gruppo di taglio è stata progettato per essere installato su Dette klippeaggregat er beregnet til
montering på Denna klippenhet är avsett att monteras på Tämä leikkuulaite on suunniteltu sopimaan seuraavaan
Esta unidad cortadora ha sido diseñada para su montaje en:
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Certify that the cutting unit Certifions que le bloc de coupe Verklaren hierbij dat de maai-eenheid Bescheinigen,
daß die Schneidanlage Certifichiamo che il gruppo di taglio Attesterer herved at dette klippeaggregat, Intygar att
klippenheten Vakuutamme, että leikkuulaite Certificamos que la unidad cortadora
Make Marque Merk Fabrikat Marca Fabrikat Märke Merkki Marca: Ransomes
Product C ode Series D escription
LMAB751 AF Magna 250, 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB752 AG Magna 250, 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB753 AH Magna 250, 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB755 AT Magna 250, 8 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB756 AU Magna 250 8 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB757 AV Magna 250 8 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB829 AW Sport 200 8 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB830 AX Sport 200 8 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB831 AY Sport 200 8 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB833 AZ Sport 200 11 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB834 BA Sport 200 11 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB835 BB Sport 200 11 Kni fe, Floati ng Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB789 BC Sport 200 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB790 BD Sport 200 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
LMAB791 BD Sport 200 6 Kni fe, Fi xed Head, Spanner HOC , Handwheel on C ut Adjustment
Conforms to the Harmonised standard Est conforme à la norme Voldoet aan de Standaard
Mit der Norm E conforme allo standard Overholder den standard överstämmer med den standarden
Noudattaa standardia Conforma con la norma:
EN836
This cutting unit has been designed to be fitted to the Ce bloc de coupe a été conçu pour se monter sur Deze maai-
eenheid werd ontworpen om te worden gemonteerd op de übereinstimmt. Diese Schneidanlage wurde zur
Installation in Questo gruppo di taglio è stata progettato per essere installato su Dette klippeaggregat er beregnet til
montering på Denna klippenhet är avsett att monteras på Tämä leikkuulaite on suunniteltu sopimaan seuraavaan
Esta unidad cortadora ha sido diseñada para su montaje en:
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Certify that the cutting unit Certifions que le bloc de coupe Verklaren hierbij dat de maai-eenheid Bescheinigen,
daß die Schneidanlage Certifichiamo che il gruppo di taglio Attesterer herved at dette klippeaggregat, Intygar att
klippenheten Vakuutamme, että leikkuulaite Certificamos que la unidad cortadora
Make Marque Merk Fabrikat Marca Fabrikat Märke Merkki Marca: Ransomes
Conforms to the Harmonised standard Est conforme à la norme Voldoet aan de Standaard
Mit der Norm E conforme allo standard Overholder den standard överstämmer med den standarden
Noudattaa standardia Conforma con la norma:
EN836
This cutting unit has been designed to be fitted to the Ce bloc de coupe a été conçu pour se monter sur Deze maai-
eenheid werd ontworpen om te worden gemonteerd op de übereinstimmt. Diese Schneidanlage wurde zur
Installation in Questo gruppo di taglio è stata progettato per essere installato su Dette klippeaggregat er beregnet til
montering på Denna klippenhet är avsett att monteras på Tämä leikkuulaite on suunniteltu sopimaan seuraavaan
Esta unidad cortadora ha sido diseñada para su montaje en:
T. Lansdell
Technical Director
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Fig.1
Cylinder on cut adjusters - If for any reason the
adjusters are dismantled they should be half filled
with gear oil
EP90.
Fig.3
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Check all nuts and bolts every 75 hours The belt may be cleaned by wiping with a rag slightly
dampened with a light, non-volatile solvent, such as
BELT DRIVE UNIT
mineral spirits or paraffin. Soaking or brushing on of
such a solvent is not advisable. More obviously,
HYDRAULIC MOTOR TO CUTTING CYLINDER
sanding or scraping the belt with a sharp object to
This is located in the drive housing and is accessed by
remove grease or debris is not recommended. similar
removing the drive housing complete with hydraulic
solvent procedures should be applied to the pulleys.
motor from cutting unit. The cylinder drive belt should
not need any adjustment in normal use.
FITMENT OF DRIVE BELT, HYDRAULIC MOTOR
AND DRIVE HOUSING
REMOVAL OF DRIVE HOUSING
1. Assemble toothed belt into drive housing through
If the drive housing should need any maintenance it is
large orifice taking care not to ‘crimp’ or ‘nip’ the belt
first removed from the cylinder bearing housing by
in anyway. The hydraulic motor complete with toothed
removal of two bolts M10 x 45 together with plain
pulley should be assembled next taking care to make
washers 10mm. (It is important these bolts and
sure the flange of the pulley is correctly assembled
washers are used as any other arrangement will not give
through the belt, with the belt sitting squarely on the
the correct engagement of bolt in the cylinder bearing
pulley teeth.
housing).
2. Finally assemble the large pulley assembly retaining
REMOVAL OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR
it with the 3 screws.
To remove the hydraulic motor remove the bolts holding
the motor to the drive housing. Carefully withdraw the
3. Belt adjustment is best achieved after the drive
motor together with its attached toothed pulley from the
housing has been refitted to the cutting unit.
drive housing and toothed belt.
4. Fitting the drive housing assembly to the cylinder
REMOVAL OF DRIVE BELT
bearing housing is the reverse of REMOVAL OF
Belt removal can now be achieved by the removal of the
DRIVE HOUSING. Care should be taken that the
larger driven toothed pulley, the pulley assembly can be
plastic drive element is correctly engaged between
released from the drive housing by the removal of 3
driving ‘dogs’ on the cylinder drive shaft and pulley.
screws, the belt can now be removed through the large
drive housing orifice. DRIVE BELT TENSIONING
With the hydraulic motor clamp bolts just slack enough
BELT STORAGE AND HANDLING to allow the hydraulic motor to rotate about its pivot bolt
For storage, the belt should be protected from moisture, grasp the hydraulic motor by one hand and pull
temperature extremes, direct sunlight and high ozone upwards firmly to tension the belt and while held in this
environments. The belt should be stored in its original position tighten the clamp bolt and finally the pivot bolt.
package, avoiding any sharp bends or crimping, which
will damage the belt.
DIRECT DRIVE UNIT
There is no problem with leaving tension on the belt
during equipment storage. Tension could be backed off REMOVAL OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR
if desired. Consideration should be given to extended To remove the hydraulic motor, remove the two screws
storage of equipment with belts installed if the and washers holding the motor to the bearing housing.
environment is detrimental as described above. Carefully withdraw the motor together with the cardan
shaft.
Handling of the Poly Chain GT belt is also important.
Due to the high performance characteristics of the Poly NOTE: When dismantaling it is important not to
Chain GT belt, do not twist, crimp, invert, bend or coil contaminate the cardan shaft or the internal splines of
the belt. Belts should not be bent tighter than the the hydraulic motor and cutting cylinder shaft. If for any
smallest recommended pulley diameter for that cross reason they should become contaminated, they should
section on the inside - approximately 60mm for 8mm be cleaned by degreasing and then lubricated using
pitch. Shell Malleus JB1 grease before reassembling.
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To check that the cutting cylinder is set to the 1. Stop cutting cylinder rotation
bottom blade correctly, hold a piece of thin paper by putting control lever into
between the edge of the blade and the spiral cutters
and turn the cylinder manually.
the neutral position.
2. The units should be raised (to
The paper should be cut cleanly along the total close the diverter valves) then
length of the bottom blade, if not, some adjustment lowered and the engine
may be necessary, BUT DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. switched off.
Alternatively if the cylinder is worn it may require
back lapping before adjusting.
The cutting units can now be
TO ADJUST HAND WHEEL TYPE: rotated freely to assist setting the
cylinder to bottom blade.
1. To adjust the cylinder to the bottom blade turn
alternately left and right hand handwheels (C Fig.6)
clockwise to put on cut. A ‘notching’ effect will be
felt as the handwheel is rotated in a clockwise
direction this ‘notching’ is moving the cylinder in
increments of approximately 0.035mm (0.0014in)
towards the bottom blade.
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NOTE: When using the above method it should VERTICUT REEL ADJUSTMENT.
be possible to rotate the cylinder freely during all The position of the reel must not be altered after being
stages of adjustment. set. Any changes required in height must only be made
by moving the front and rear rolls. Normal setting of the
CUTTING CYLINDER BEARINGS blades is that the tips should be 3mm (1/8 in) above the
The cutting cylinder bearings are self adjusting taper ground. The blade tips MUST NOT penertrate the top
roller bearings and require no adjustements. surfaceof the soil.
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GUARANTEE
We GUARANTEE that should any defect in workmanship or material occur in the
goods within TWO YEARS or two thousand hours (on models equipped with hour
meters), or whichever occurs first.
Exception to this warranty will be Aeration products, which are covered for a period
of TWO-YEARS or five hundred hours (on models equipped with hour meters) or
whichever occurs first.
We will repair, or at our option, replace the defective part without making any charge
for labour or for materials, provided that the claim under this guarantee is made
through an authorised dealer and that the defective part shall, if we so request, be
returned to us or to the dealer.
This guarantee is in addition to, and does not exclude, any condition or warranty
implied by law, except that we accept no liability in respect of used/second-hand
goods, or in respect of defects which in our opinion are in any way or to any extent
attributable to misuse, lack of reasonable care or ordinary wear and tear, or to the
fitting of spares, replacements, or extra components which are not supplied or
approved by us for the purpose. The use of non-recommended oil or lubricant
nullifies the guarantee.
Damage through transport or normal wear does not come under the guarantee.
The warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to
subsequent owners. The warranty period begins on the date the product is delivered
to the end user (customer), unless otherwise agreed with the manufacturer. At the
end of the first year the owner must have the product serviced by an authorised
dealer to be eligible for the second year of warranty coverage.
GB-20
RANSOMES SPORT 200 & MAGNA 250 CUTTING UNITS
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE & PARTS MANUAL
ITEM NUMBER
Each part which is identified in the illustrations has an item number. Parts which do not have an item number
may not be readily identified in the illustration but are usually closely associated with the immediately
adjacent part.
ASSEMBLIES
A complete assembly, e.g. a wheel motor or hydraulic motor or roll assembly, is listed as a complete item
with subsequent individual components listed separately.
The assembly is listed under it's part number with component parts being listed offset to the right, e.g:-
It may not be possible to illustrate every item. With certain items purchased from outside suppliers some
component parts may not be available from Ransomes and may need to be specially ordered from the supplier
e.g. Volvo hydraulic motor components.
QUANTITIES
Quantities shown are for one assembly or sub-assembly.
NUMERICAL INDEX
This is a summary of all part numbers used in the manual arranged in numerical sequence and showing the
page and item number under which the parts appear.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any
resulting damage or injury.
ABBREVIATIONS
N/A Not Available
AR As Required
GB-21
RANSOMES
SPORT 200
MAGNA 250
CONTENTS
Page
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (MAGNA 250) ..................................3
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (MAGNA 250) ..................................5
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) ................................... 7
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) ................................... 9
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) .................................. 11
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS ....................................................13
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS ....................................................15
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS ....................................................17
BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................... 19
DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR WITH CARDAN SHAFT ..................................................... 21
DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR (BI-DIRECTIONAL) WITH SPLINED SHAFT ....................23
REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS ................................................................25
REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS ................................................................27
REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS ................................................................29
FRONT ROLL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTERS ......................................................... 31
HIGH HIGHT OF CUT KIT (FRONT) FOR FLOATING HEAD SPORT 200
(COMMANDER 3500, 3510 & 3520) .......................................................................... 33
MAIN FRAME, VERTICUT. ......................................................................................... 35
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS VERTICUT. ................................ 37
FRONT ROLL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTERS FOR VERTICUT. ............................. 39
HYDRAULIC MOTOR (BELT DRIVE) ........................................................................41
Parts-1
RANSOMES
SPORT 200
MAGNA 250
Parts-2
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (MAGNA 250) LIST OF PARTS
Parts-4
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (MAGNA 250) LIST OF PARTS
Parts-6
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) LIST OF PARTS
Parts-8
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) LIST OF PARTS
Parts-10
MAIN FRAME,CYLINDER & BOTTOM BLOCK (SPORT 200) LIST OF PARTS
Parts-12
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS LIST OF PARTS
Parts-14
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS LIST OF PARTS
Parts-16
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS LIST OF PARTS
SPANNER ADJUSTMENT
Parts-18
BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY LIST OF PARTS
Parts-20
DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR WITH CARDAN SHAFT LIST OF PARTS
Parts-22
DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR (BI-DIRECTIONAL) WITH SPLINED SHAFT LIST OF PARTS
Parts-24
REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS LIST OF PARTS
Parts-26
REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS LIST OF PARTS
SPANNER ADJUSTMENT
MBF1426 ROLL ASSEMBLY 1 PLAIN
55 MBG2925 • ROLL TUBE 1
56 A203940 • BEARING 2 28 X 68 X 18
57 MBF1107A • BEARING SPACER 2
58 451998 • INT. CIRCLIP 2
59 MBG2924A • ROLL SPINDLE 1
60 A230086 • RB20 GAMMA SEAL 2
61 MBB6818 OUTER SLEEVE LH 1
* MBB6817 OUTER SLEEVE RH 1
62 450215 SCREW M10 X 30 HEX HD 4
63 450412 S.L.WASHER M10 4
64 450325 NUT M10 6
65 MBB2579A SCREW 2
66 A292121 DISC SPRING 2
67 4119718 SKID MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 2 M8 MOUNTING HOLES
MBC8148 SKID MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 2 M6 MOUNTING HOLES
68 MBB2587 BUSH 2
69 451761 TENSION PIN 12 X 24 4 FOR USE WITH M6 BOLTS
70 4119722 OUTER PLATE 2 USE WITH DISPOSABLE ROLL
MBG6096 OUTER PLATE 2 M6 MOUNTING HOLES
* 4119721 OUTER PLATE 2 USE WITH STANDARD ROLL
MBF0885C OUTER PLATE 2 M6 MOUNTING HOLES
71 450016 BOLT M8 X 40 HEX HD 4
450003 BOLT M6 X 40 HEX HD 4
72 4119720 SUPPORT PLATE LH 1 M8 MOUNTING HOLES
MBF1858A SUPPORT PLATE LH 1 M6 MOUNTING HOLES
* 4119719 SUPPORT PLATE RH 1 M8 MOUNTING HOLES
MBF1857A SUPPORT PLATE LH 1 M6 MOUNTING HOLES
* A292110 SPRING DISK 16.3 X 31.5 X .08 2
73 450390 WASHER M8 4
74 MBC8156A PIN 4
75 MBC9333B LEVER 2
76 A219323 BUSH 2
77 MBG2168A ECCENTRIC BUSH 2
78 MBF1421 CLAMP BOLT - ECCENTRIC 2
79 MBG3970A BRACKET REAR ROLL LH 1
* MBG3969A BRACKET REAR ROLL RH 1
80 452586 BOLT M10 X 30 SQ NECK 4
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REAR ROLL ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTERS LIST OF PARTS
Parts-30
FRONT ROLL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTERS LIST OF PARTS
Parts-32
HIGH HIGHT OF CUT KIT (FRONT) FOR FLOATING HEAD LIST OF PARTS
SPORT 200 (COMMANDER 3500, 3510 & 3520)
Parts-34
MAIN FRAME, VERTICUT. LIST OF PARTS
Parts-36
CYLINDER ADJUSTER & BEARING HOUSINGS VERTICUT. LIST OF PARTS
Parts-38
FRONT ROLL ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTERS FOR VERTICUT. LIST OF PARTS
Parts-40
HYDRAULIC MOTOR (BELT DRIVE) LIST OF PARTS
Motor identification A800008 - Ultra code - 1MR022R 8604 (new code 1761) Used on Parkway 225 L & RH Drive Unit
A800008 - Ultra code - 1MR022R 8604 (new code 1761) Used on 220 M28 4WD L & RH Drive Unit
A809624 - Ultra code - 1MR022C 8628 (new code 3362) Used on Motor 350D Mk5 RH Drive Unit
A809625 - Ultra code - 1MR022A 8628 (new code 3361) Used on 350D Mk5 LH Drive Unit