Transporting - Woods BATWING BW12 Operator's Manual

TRANSPORTING

 Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat
belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in "locked
up" position at all times.
 Always raise unit and install transport locks
before transporting. Leak down or failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip-
ment to drop.
 Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar
when transporting unit.
 Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) during trans-
port.
 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
 Do not operate PTO during transport.
 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Refer to tractor manual for proper ballasting and
slope recommendations.
 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
CAUTION
 Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements. Turn on flashing warn-
ing lights whenever traveling on a public roadway.
Lock-Up
Always transport with wings and center frame in the
raised, locked position.
Wing Lock-Up
1. Raise wing to the up position.
2. Remove safety pin from storage position.
3. Install safety pin in lock position. (See Figure 2)
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opposite wing.
(Rev. 8/20/2018)
MAN1078 (2/6/2014)
ARNING
Figure 3. Transport Lock-Up Bar - Right Wing
Center Section Lock-Up
1. Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum
height.
2. Rotate transport lock into position over cylinder rod
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. Transport Lock In Transport Position
3. Lower cutter against transport lock.
4. To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic
cylinder to raise cutter. Rotate transport lock back
away from cylinder rod (Figure 5).
5. Lower cutter to desired cutting height.
Operation 17
DP1
DP2