Woods Batwing BW15.60E Operator's Manual page 12

CAUTION

Always comply with all lighting and marking requirements.
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 klik pin and lock pin from storage position.
3.
Place lock pin in lock position and secure with klik pin.
4.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opposite wing.
5.
Lower cylinder against lock-up bars (Figure 1).
Center Section Lock-Up for 3m < Transport
1.
Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.
2.
Install 152mm of stroke control kit as shown.
3.
Lower cutter against stops and confirm cylinder length is 660mm long
and maximum transport width is less than three meters (Figure 3).
Figure 1.
Center Section Lock-Up
1.
Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.
2.
Remove klik pin and lock pin from storage position (Figure 2).
Figure 2.
Transport Lock Pin In Transport Position
3.
Place lock pin and klik pin in lock position and lower cutter against lock
pin.
4.
To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter.
Move lock pin from lock position to storage position (Figure 3).
5.
Lower cutter to desired cutting height.
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Transport Lock Pin
Figure 3.
Transport Lock Pin In Operation Position
STORAGE
Follow these steps when storing your cutter:
1.
Clean cutter before storing. See page 16 for cleaning instructions. Store
on level, solid ground.
2.
Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.
3.
Lower wings to ground.
4.
Raise cutter center section and pin transport bar in raised position.
5.
Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.
6.
Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels on center section and
each wing to prevent wheel rotation.
7.
Securely block all four corners of center section and each wing with jack
stands.
8.
Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off and all system
pressure is released by operating valve levers several times.
9.
Remove safety tow chain.
10.
Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.
11.
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 8.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition.
Replace if damaged.
___ 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.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in lubrication
information. Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the
gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equipment.
___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure PTO shaft slip joint is
lubricated.
___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in good condition and
not leaking before starting tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted,
bent sharply, kinked, frayed, or pulled tight. Replace any damaged
hoses immediately.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured.
___ Check cutting height and attitude adjustment.
___ Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is purged from hydraulic
cylinders and hoses. Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is
purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.
___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and cutting edge is positioned
to lead in a counterclockwise rotation for center and right wings, and
clockwise for left wing.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt are in good condi-
tion. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation.
___ Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good con-
dition. Replace if damaged.
___ Before starting engine, operator must be in tractor seat with seat belt
fastened. Place transmission in neutral or park, engage brake and dis-
engage tractor PTO.
___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches, or other hard
objects that might be thrown and cause injury or damage.
___ Inspect rubber or chain shielding and replace any damaged rubber
shield or missing links.
___ Make sure tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere with hydraulic hoses
or driveline throughout full turning range.
MAN1257 (3/23/2018)