Owner Service; Blocking Method - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,
your dealer has trained service technicians available.
For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-
tion in this manual.
WARNING
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
■ Make sure shields and guards are proper-
ly installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
■ Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace
if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
CAUTION
■ If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
■ 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.

BLOCKING METHOD

WARNING
■ Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
■ Before dismounting power unit or perform-
ing any service or maintenance, follow these
steps: disengage 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 en-
gine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.
■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Never perform service or maintenance with en-
gine running.
■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.

16 Owner Service

OWNER SERVICE
■ 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 require-
ments or have work done by a qualified dealer.
To minimize the potential hazards of working under-
neath the tiller, follow these procedures.
1. Jack stands with a load rating of 500 lbs or more
are the only approved blocking device for this tiller.
Install a minimum of two jack stands under the tiller,
while tiller is still attached to tractor 3-point hitch,
before working underneath it.
2. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit.
Just placing jack stands underneath will not ensure
your safety. The working surface must be level and
solid to support the weight on the jack stands. Make
sure the jack stands are stable, both top and bot-
tom. Make sure the tiller is approximately level.
3. With the full weight of the tiller on the jack stands,
test blocking stability before working underneath.
4. Set the brakes and remove key before working
underneath.
5. Securely block rear tractor wheels, in front and be-
hind. Tighten tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
devices to prevent side-to-side movement.
Regular preventive maintenance and immediate repair
of broken or worn parts will ensure maximum efficiency
and long life.
Because of the nature of the jobs the rotary tiller does,
the tiller is constantly vibrating and shaking. Parts may
become loose during use. One of the most important
functions an operator can perform is observing and
inspecting the equipment for loose or worn parts to pre-
vent further damage or excessive downtime.
MAN1177
( 07/28/2023 )