14 Operation; Connecting Cutter To Tractor - Woods BATWING BW20.51Q Operator's Manual

The designed and tested safety of this machine de-
pends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow
all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the
tractor.
The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of
the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera-
tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety in-
formation on page 7 through page 13.
Recommended tractor ground speed for most condi-
tions is from 1 to 6 mph.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM, or at 1,000
RPM for Q models.
DANGER
■ Look down and to the rear and make sure area is
clear before operating in reverse.
■ Full chain shielding must be installed at all
times. Thrown objects could injure people or
damage property.
• If the machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped.
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and pro-
tective 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).
WARNING
■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op-
erate equipment.
■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
CAUTION
■ Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage be-
fore resuming operation.
■ Stay away from the machinery during a thunder-
storm. If lightning from a thunderstorm strikes
during operation, remain in the tractor cab. Do
not make contact with the ground or objects
outside the machine. Do not leave the cab until
the storm has passed

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OPERATION
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing,
and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.

CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR

■ For tractors with a 1-3/8" diameter PTO shaft,
the horizontal distance from the end of the trac-
tor PTO shaft to the center of drawbar pin should
be 14" for 540 RPM cutter and 16" for the 1000
RPM cutters. Tractors with 1-3/4 20-spline PTO
shaft should be set to 20". This will minimize
joint knock and damage to drive components.
>= 19"
<19"
Figure 1. Cutter to Tractor Connection
NOTICE
TONGUE UP
GROUND
TONGUE DOWN
GROUND
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