Storage - Woods BATWING BW20.61Q Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
 Before dismounting power unit or performing any
service or maintenance, follow these steps: disen-
gage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch
and all raised components to the ground, operate
valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set
parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfas-
ten seat belt.
 Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
 Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
 To prevent contamination during maintenance
and storage, clean and then cover hose ends, fit-
tings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
 Do not allow bystanders in the area when operat-
ing, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing
equipment.
 Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body under-
neath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic sys-
tem leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechani-
cal 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.
 Make certain all movement of equipment compo-
nents has stopped before approaching for service.
 Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
 Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious injury.
 Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
10 Safety
SAFETY RULES
 Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
 Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace
if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
 Never perform cleaning, service or maintenance
with engine running.
 Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine
is securely blocked or placed in lowest position and
system pressure is released by operating valve
levers.
 Service and maintenance work not covered in
OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified deal-
ership. Special skills, tools, and safety procedures
may be required. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious injury or death.
 Explosive separation of tire and rim parts can
cause serious injury or death. Release all air pres-
sure before loosening bolts on wheel.

STORAGE

 Before disconnecting and storing, follow these
instructions:
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ground.
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in raised position.
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tractor drawbar.
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on center section and each wing to prevent wheel
rotation.
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and each wing with jackstands.
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off and all system pressure is released by operating
valve levers several times.
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pin.
 Keep children and bystanders away from storage
area.
Store on level, solid ground.
Disconnect driveline and secure up off the
Lower wings to ground.
Raise cutter center section and pin transport bar
Attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off
Place wedge blocks at front and rear of wheels
Securely block all four corners of center section
Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned
Remove safety tow chain.
Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar
BW1800/BW1260 SR (Rev. 11/13/2008)