Assembly
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MAN1248 (2/26/2018)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
The cutter is shipped mostly assembled but requires
dealer set-up. The Woods dealer should deliver the
cutter to the owner completely assembled, lubricated,
and adjusted for normal conditions.
Recommended torque values for hardware are located
on page 56.
Complete check lists on page 36 when assembly is
complete.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person
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nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan
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grene, serious injury, or death will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Remove From Pallet
Safety Note:
It is recommended that unit be hoisted
when moving. If using forklift, 60" min. forks are
required, lifting only from deck end of pallet.
DO NOT
FORK BELOW HITCH
.
1.
Remove drive and chain shielding from pallet.
2.
It is necessary to hoist unit using top hitch pin and
bracket at motor. (See Figure 33). use rated chains
or straps. Remove shipping strap from lower hitch
pin and two shipping brackets at deck. Do not lift
unit from below hitch as unit is prone to tipping
under this condition.
3.
Safely remove pallet. lower hitch stand and place
unit on solid surface.
4.
Remove shipping bracket from motor and discard.
Figure 33
. Cutter on Pallet
Chain Shielding
(See Figure 34)
Full chain shielding must be installed at all
times. Thrown objects could injure people or dam
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age property.
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If the machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped.
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This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec
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tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 ft (92m).
Chain shielding assemblies are ready for installation
when you receive them. (See Figure 34).
1.
Install front chain shielding to front of frame using
carriage bolts (1) and lock nuts (2).
2.
Install rear chain shielding to rear of frame using
carriage bolts (1) and lock nuts (2).
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
