Operation - Woods BSS54E Operator's Manual

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment. The operator
must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the equipment, the
tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules
and safety decals on page 4 through page 5.
The box scrapers are designed for a wide range of applications: scarifying, scrap-
ing, leveling, grading, and backfilling.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 4
through page 5.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat belt are in good condi-
tion. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation.
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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 trac-
tor weights or front loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not esti-
mate.
Figure 1
CONNECTING BOX SCRAPER TO TRACTOR
Figure 2
. Category 1, 3-Point Hitch Connection

8 Operation

WARNING
. Tractor Stability
OPERATION
Figure 3
The box scraper is compatible with Category 1, 3-point tractors equipped with side
swing-type lower lift arms.
1.
To avoid interference with the box scraper, adjust tractor drawbar to the
shortest and highest position.
2.
For tractors with Category 1 hitch: Attach the tractor's lower lift arms to the
scraper and secure in place with Category 1 mounting pin (1) and lynch pin
(2).
3.
For tractors with Category 2 hitch: Attach the tractor's lower lift arms to the
scraper in the outer hitch position with adapter sleeves (3) assembled over
mounting pins (1) and secured with lynch pins (2).
4.
Attach the tractor's top link to the top of the box scraper's mast and secure
with the heavy-duty top link pin and retaining pin supplied with the tractor
top link.
Quick Hitch Connection
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The 3/4" bolt and sleeve in the lower hole provide the attachment
point for a Category 1 quick coupler. Do not remove this bolt and sleeve
when operating the scraper.
For Category 1 quick hitch application, place hitch sleeves over mounting pin.
Align quick hitch with 3-point mount pins and top spacer sleeve between the right
and left mast plates.
The top quick hitch hook will seat into spacer sleeve. This sleeve does not inter-
fere when unit is used with a standard 3-point hitch.
Figure 4. Top Quick Hitch Hook Connection
. Category 2, 3-Point Hitch Connection
NOTICE
MAN1250 (3/05/2018)