Storage; Pre-Operation Checklist - Woods BATWING BW20.50QE Operator's Manual

Figure 5. Transport Lock Pin In Transport Position
4. To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter.
Move lock pin from lock position to storage position (Figure 5).
5. Lower cutter to desired cutting height.
JACKING UNIT DURING TRANSPORTATION
1. Shut off tow vehicle in safe location, place tow vehicle in park, and apply
parking brake.
2. Place jack device under rear centre frame rail at decal #18 location.
Refer to pages 8 and 9 of Safety Information for decal placement.
3. Only jack unit up high enough to repair wheel or tire assembly.

STORAGE

Follow these steps when storing your cutter:
1. Clean cutter before storing. See page 19 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 centre section and rotate transport lock into position over
cylinder. Relieve hydraulic pressure.
5. Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.
6. Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels on centre section and
each wing to prevent wheel rotation.
7. Securely block all four corners of centre 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 from tractor.
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10. Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.
11. Install unauthorized towing device lock onto towing eye or ball coupler.
• To install in towing eye, insert supplied device through towing eye and
affix with supplied lock.
• To install in ball coupler, open device and insert lower portion in ball cou-
pler. Closer device. Attach supplied padlock.
12. 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 7 through page 9.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition.
Replace if damaged, missing, or illegible.
___ 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.
___ 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.
___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and cutting edge is positioned
to lead with correct rotation.
___ 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 chain shielding and replace any damaged or missing links.
___ Make sure tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere with hydraulic hoses
or driveline throughout full turning range.
___ Check the tire pressure for pneumatic tires. The maximum pressure
allowed is 2.76 bar (40 psi).
MAN1279 (15/04/2019)