Operation - Woods BATWING BW20.51Q Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

OPERATION

■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Stay away from the machinery during a thun-
derstorm. Do not operate machine during a
thunderstorm. If lightning from a thunderstorm
strikes during operation, remain in the tractor
cab. Do not make contact with the ground or ob-
jects outside the machine. Do not leave the cab
until the storm has passed.
■ 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
system failures, mechanical failures, or move-
ment of control levers can cause wings to drop
unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death.
■ 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).
■ Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
■ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
■ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
■ Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of
all moving parts.
■ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
■ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
■ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt secure-
ly 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.
■ 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 disen-
gaged before starting power unit engine.
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SAFETY RULES
■ Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM (1000 RPM on Q
Series cutters). Do not exceed.
■ Raise or lower wings slowly to prevent personal
injury or damage to cutter.
■ Look down and to the rear and make sure area is
clear before operating in reverse.
■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden-
ly on slopes.
■ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
■ Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious
injury.
■ 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
failures, 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 an authorized dealer.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.
■ To prevent contamination during maintenance
and storage, clean and then cover hose ends,
fittings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Make certain all movement of equipment has
stopped before approaching for service.
■ Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
set parking brake, remove key, inspect, and re-
pair any damage before resuming operation.
■ Continuous operation while the clutch is slip-
ping 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 minimum spring
length, replace the friction disks as shown.
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