Maintenance; Storage - Woods BATWING BW20.50QE Operator's Manual

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Never walk, stand, or place yourself or others under a raised wing or in
the path of a lowering wing. Hydraulic system leak-down, hydraulic sys-
tem failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can
cause wings to drop unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death.
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Full chain shielding must be installed at all times. Thrown objects could
injure people or damage 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 protective 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 feet
(92m).
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Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property.
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Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
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Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is
running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
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Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
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Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
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Power unit must be equipped with 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.
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Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine.
Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit
engine.
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Operate tractor PTO at 1000 RPM. Do not exceed.
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Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating
in reverse.
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Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
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Do not stop, start, or change directions suddenly on slopes.
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Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
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Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling
may result in serious injury.
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Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless
it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body
underneath equipment or between movable parts even when the engine
has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system fail-
ures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause
equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or
death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath and
blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.
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Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing
adjustments, service, or maintenance.
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Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equip-
ment or any of its components in any way.
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To prevent contamination during maintenance and storage, clean and
then cover hose ends, fittings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
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Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing,
assembling, or servicing equipment.
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Make certain all movement of equipment components has stopped
before approaching for service.
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Raise or lower wings slowly to prevent personal injury or damage to cut-
ter.
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Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks,
and securely fastened.
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Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades
may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
6 Safety
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications. Check
that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
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Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged, missing,
or illegible. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
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Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condi-
tion. Replace if damaged.

MAINTENANCE

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Your dealer can supply original equipment hydraulic accessories and
repair parts. Substitute parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
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Raise or lower wings slowly to prevent personal injury or damage to cut-
ter.
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To prevent contamination during maintenance and storage, clean and
then cover hose ends, fittings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
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Continuous operation while the clutch is slipping could cause heat build-
up resulting in fire. Adjust slip clutch pressure by tightening springs to the
dimension shown in the "Owner Service" section. If clutch is set to mini-
mum spring length, replace the friction disks as shown.
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Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless
it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body
underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine
has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system fail-
ures, mechanical failures or movement of control levers can cause equip-
ment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death.
Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath and block-
ing requirements, or have work performed by a qualified dealer.
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Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or mainte-
nance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-
point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers
to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine,
remove key, and unfasten seat belt.
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Before cleaning, servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging, stop tractor
engine, place all controls in neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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Never perform cleaning, servicing, or maintenance with engine running.
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Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine is securely blocked or
placed in lowest position and system pressure is released by operating
valve levers.
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Service and maintenance work not covered in OWNER SERVICE must
be done by a qualified dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety proce-
dures may be required. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious injury or death.
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Explosive separation of tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or
death. Release all air pressure before loosening bolts on wheel.

STORAGE

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Before disconnecting and storing, follow these instructions:
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Store on level, solid ground.
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Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.
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Lower wings to ground.
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Raise cutter center section and pin transport bar in raised position.
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Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.
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Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels on center section and
each wing to prevent wheel rotation.
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Securely block all four corners of center section and each wing with
jackstands.
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Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off and all system
pressure is released by operating valve levers several times.
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Remove safety tow chain.
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Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.
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Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.
BW15_SR (15/04/2019)