Maintenance - Woods BW10.52 Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
■ 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.
Refer to tractor manual for proper ballasting and
slope recommendations.
■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden-
ly on slopes.
■ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
■ 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.
■ Always walk around tractors and machinery in-
stead of stepping over or on the PTO driveline
shafts or tongue.
■ Do not operate at ambient temperatures above
110°F. Gearboxes may become too hot to safely
touch.
■ 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.

MAINTENANCE

■ Before dismounting tractor or performing any
service or maintenance, follow these steps:
• Disengage power to equipment and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
• Lower all raised components to the ground
and operate valve levers to release any hy-
draulic pressure.
• Place all controls in neutral and set parking
brake.
• Stop tractor engine, remove ignition key and
unfasten seat belt.
■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.
10 Safety
MAN1352_2024-01.indd 10 MAN1352_2024-01.indd 10
SAFETY RULES
■ 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.
■ To prevent contamination during maintenance
and storage, clean and then cover hose ends,
fittings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
■ To avoid injury from thrown objects, do not
allow bystanders or animals within 300 feet (92
m) of the area when operating the equipment.
■ Do not allow bystanders or animals within 25
feet (7.6 m) when attaching, removing, assem-
bling, or servicing equipment.
■ Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and
gloves when cleaning machine to avoid contact
with poisonous plants.
■ Inspect suspension components and relieve
spring pressure before disassembling any
springs.
■ Use care when installing or removing sus-
pension springs. Springs store energy when
compressed and, if released suddenly, can
cause personal injury.
■ Always make sure any material and waste prod-
ucts from the repair and maintenance of the
implement are properly collected and disposed.
■ 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.
■ Make certain all movement of equipment com-
ponents 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. Wear
gloves. Careless or improper handling may re-
sult in injury.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
MAN1352
( 01/18/2024 )
1/19/24 1:05 PM 1/19/24 1:05 PM