Jacking; Storage; Pre-Operation Checklist - Woods BATWING BW15.50E Operator's Manual

Lock-Up
Always transport with wings and centre 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 2).
Centre 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).
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Figure 2 Transport Lock Pin
Centre Section Lock-Up
1. Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.
2. Remove klik pin and lock pin from storage position (Figure 3).
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Figure 3 Transport Lock Pin in Standard & Narrow Width Positions
3. Place lock pin and klik pin in lock position and lower cutter against lock
pin.
4. For 3m width transport, place lock pin in narrow transport position.
5. To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter.
Move lock pin from lock position to storage position (Figure 4).
6. Lower cutter to desired cutting height.
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Figure 4 Transport Lock Pin In Operation Position
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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 #19 location.
(Refer to pages 7 through 9 of Safety information for decal and
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 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 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.
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. Close device. Attach supplied padlock.
12. Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE EACH USE)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on
page 5 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 infor-
mation. 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 an anticlockwise rotation for centre 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 condi-
tion. 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.
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