Maintenance; Storage - Woods SB84.40 Operator's Manual

■ Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
■ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
■ Watch for traffic when operating near or cross-
ing roadways.
■ Use extreme caution when operating on, or
crossing a gravel driveway and direct discharge
in a safe direction.
■ Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage be-
fore resuming operation.
■ If the implement starts to vibrate abnormally,
disengage the PTO, stop the engine immediate-
ly and check for cause.
■ Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.

MAINTENANCE

■ 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.
■ Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
■ NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never
place any part of the body underneath equip-
ment or between moveable parts even when the
engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system
leak-down, hydraulic system failures, mechan-
ical failures, or movement of control levers can
cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly
and cause severe injury or death.
• Service work does not require going under-
neath implement.
• Read Operator's Manual for service in-
structions or have service performed by a
qualified dealer.
■ Service and maintenance work not covered in
OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified
dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety pro-
cedures may be required. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.
■ Your dealer can supply original equipment hy-
draulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifi-
cations and may be dangerous.
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught 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.
■ Make sure attachment is properly secured, ad-
justed, and in good operating condition.
■ Always make sure any material and waste prod-
ucts from the repair and maintenance of the
implement are properly collected and disposed.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
■ Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to Bolt 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 proper-
ly installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
■ Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine
is stopped, power unit is properly secured,
equipment and all components are lowered to
the ground, and system pressure is released by
operating all valve control levers.
■ Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capac-
ity. Use adequate personnel to handle heavy
components.
■ For continued protection against risk of fire,
replace ONLY with a fuse of the same type and
having the same electrical rating.

STORAGE

■ Block equipment securely for storage.
■ Keep children, bystanders and animals away
from the equipment and the storage area.
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