Woods Alitec A Series Operator's Manual page 13

planed. Free rotation is required to prevent excessive
pressure spikes upon startup. As is always the case,
the operator must always be seated in the skid steer
upon startup.
Engage the hydraulic power and lower the planer
slowly. Actuate the bucket cylinder function for rollout
until the planer wheels come in contact with the planing
surface when set to the desired depth. Before advanc-
ing the hose vehicle, allow the planer to operate until it
reaches the desired planing depth.
NOTICE
■
For proper operation, the majority of the weight
of the front of the skid steer should be placed upon
the planer with the loader arms fully lowered. The
transfer of skid steer weight to the attachment
results in smoother, faster planing. The loader
arms should never be placed in the float condition;
because, excessive vibration will result.
With the rear gauge wheels set for acceptable planing
depth, the bucket function should be used for lifting or
lowering during operation.
The drum rotation will stall when the load on the planer
is too high. This is most likely the result of excessive
ground speed. The hydraulic reliefs on board the skid
steer are designed to prevent damage to the hydraulic
system by diverting all flow from the planer motor. If
this occurs, stop or slightly reverse the forward drive of
the skid steer and slowly move forward.
NOTICE
■
The bucket cylinder function should never be
used to stop operation due to the existence of sec-
ondary reliefs on some skid steer bucket cylinder.
For maximum productivity, the planer should always be
operated at full engine throttle to ensure that full
hydraulic horsepower is available to the cutting drum.
TRANSPORTING
Avoid excessive ground speed and sudden maneu-
vers.
1. Center the cold planer in front of the skid steer.
2. Return the valve arm to the stored position. See
Figure 6.
3. Roll the skid steer arms fully back and raise the
planer 12" to 15" off the ground. Avoid excessive
ground speed and sudden maneuvers.
NOTICE
■
When transporting attachment make sure the
drum does not contact ground as this may cause
the drum to turn resulting in damage to the motor.
(Rev. 7/4/2008)
MCPSSAMH (Rev. 8/25/2006)
Figure 6.
CLEANING
After Each Use
●
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
●
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
●
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
●
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
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