Woods RC3.5E, Operator'S Manual

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8 Operation
MAN1253 (3/15/2018)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the cutter. The operator
must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the trac
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tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and
safety decals on page 4 through page 5.
This standard-duty cutter is designed for grass and weed mowing and shred -
ding.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from 3.2 to 8.0 km/h (2 to
5 mph).
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Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must be installed when operat -
ing in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people
or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain, rubber, or steel band
shielding, operation must be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
•
This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects. The
mower deck and protective devices cannot prevent all objects from escap -
ing the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects
to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
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Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
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Keep bystanders away from equipment.
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Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated
firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
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Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
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Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction.
Turn off engine, set parking brake, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage
before resuming operation.
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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.
Tractor Stability
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A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor
front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight,
front tractor wheels could raise up resulting in loss of steering. The weight may
be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires, front tractor weights or
front loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Figure 1
. Tractor Stability
ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
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Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated
firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
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Make sure driveline will not bottom out at the shortest length and that it
has at least 1/3 overlap at the longest length.
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With cutter adjusted to transport position, set upper stop on tractor lift
quadrant to prevent cutter from contacting the driveline when being raised.
Figure 2
. Standard Hitch and Quick Hitch Configurations
Standard Hitch (See Figure 2)
1.
Position tractor 3-point arms over the hitch pins and secure.
2.
Connect the tractor top link to the cutter A-frame using the upper holes
and the appropriate hardware. The break link must be placed in the lower
holes of the A-frame.
3.
For subcompact tractors, it may be necessary to position the break link
pivot in the front location.
Quick Hitch
1.
Break link pivot must be located in rear location.
2.
Install quick hitch sleeves over hitch pins and secure with Klik pin.
3.
Attach tractor with the quick hitch to the cutter and secure according to
the quick hitch manufacturer’s instructions.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DRIVELINE (TRACTOR PTO)
To Install:
Pull locking collar back and at the same time push driveline onto tractor PTO
shaft until locking device engages.
To Remove:
Hold driveline into position, pull locking collar back, and slide driveline off trac -
tor PTO shaft.
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