Woods BRUSHBULL BB600XE, Operator'S Manual

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Operation 11
MAN1255 (3/19/2018)
OPERATING TECHNIQUE
1.
Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the tractor PTO. Operate
PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an
emergency.
2.
Engage PTO at a low engine rpm to minimize stress on the drive system
and gearbox. With PTO engaged, raise PTO speed to 540 rpm and
maintain throughout cutting operation.
Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with replacement fiber
disc. The slip clutch is designed to slip when excessive torsional loads
occur.
3.
Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground speed to provide a clean
cut without lugging the tractor engine. Use a slow ground speed for better
shredding.
Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain and the material’s height,
type, and density.
Normally, ground speed will range from 3.2 to 8.1 Kmh (2 to 5 mph). Tall,
dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin, medium-height mate
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rial can be cut at a faster ground speed.
4.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm to maintain proper blade speed
and to produce a clean cut.
5.
Under certain conditions tractor tires may roll down some grass and
prevent cutting at the same height as the surrounding area. When this
occurs, reduce your ground speed but maintain PTO at 540 rpm.
The
lower ground speed will permit grass to rebound partially.
SHREDDING MATERIAL
For shredding, set the cutter lower at rear. Determine how much lower to set
the rear by experimenting in different situations.
STORAGE

Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off ground. Raise cutter
with 3-point hitch. Place blocks under cutter side skids. Lower cutter
onto blocks. Disconnect cutter from tractor 3-point hitch and carefully
drive tractor away from cutter.

Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___
Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on
page 4 through page 6.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor.
___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin or collar slides
freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
___ Set tractor PTO at 540 rpm.
___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure PTO shaft slip joint
is lubricated.
___ Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small check plug on side of
gearbox.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured.
___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and cutting edge is posi -
tioned to lead in a counterclockwise rotation.
___ Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good
condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and top link adjustment.
___ Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral before starting
engine.
___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches, or other hard
objects that might be thrown and cause injury or damage.
WARNING