Transportation; Operation - Woods SB84.40 Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
■ Do not leave a running machine unattended.
Always park on level ground, disengage tractor
PTO, set parking brake, and stop engine.
■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without
this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up
resulting in loss of steering. The weight may
be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in
tires, front tractor weights or front loader. Weigh
the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
■ Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, caus-
ing injury or damage.

TRANSPORTATION

■ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
■ Do not operate PTO during transport.
■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
■ 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.

OPERATION

■ Never place hands or body into discharge chute
or auger to unclog. Stored energy can cause
auger to quickly rotate when unclogging occurs
and cause severe injury or amputation. Stop
engine, remove key, disconnect driveline, and
carefully unclog, using a sturdy piece of wood.
■ Keep the area of operation clear of all bystand-
ers, particularly small children [within 300 ft (92
m)]. Stop the machine and attachments(s) if
anyone enters the area.
■ Be alert and turn the machine off if children
enter the work area.
■ Before and when backing, look behind for small
children.
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SAFETY RULES
■ Never carry children while operating the ma-
chine. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with the safe operation of the
machine.
■ Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might
hide children from sight.
■ Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property. Rocks, snow, ice and other materials
can be thrown up to 300 feet during operation.
■ 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.
■ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
■ Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and
seat belt. Keep seat belt securely 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.
■ Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
■ Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit
PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapt-
er shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures
due to incorrect spline or incorrect operating
length and can result in personal injury or death.
■ Only engage power when equipment is at ground
operating level. Always disengage power when
equipment is raised off the ground.
■ Look down and to the rear and make sure area is
clear before operating in reverse.
■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden-
ly on slopes.
■ Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
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