Operation 15; Connecting Cutter To Tractor - Woods BW10.52 Operator's Manual

The designed and tested safety of this machine de-
pends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow
all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the
tractor.
The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of
the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera-
tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety in-
formation on page 7 through page 14.
Recommended tractor ground speed for most condi-
tions is from 1 to 6 mph.
Always operate tractor at the correct PTO speed for
your machine as follows:
BW10.52 and BW15.52 - 540 RPM
BW10.72 and BW15.72 - 540 RPM
BW10.52Q and BW15.52Q - 1000 RPM
BW10.72Q and BW15.72Q - 1000 RPM.
■ Full chain shielding must be installed at all
times. Thrown objects could injure people or
animals or damage property.
• If the machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped.
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and pro-
tective devices cannot prevent all objects
from escaping the blade enclosure in every
mowing condition. It is possible for objects
to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as
300 feet (92m).
■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op-
erate equipment.
■ 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.
■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
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OPERATION
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
■ Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage be-
fore resuming operation.
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
safety glasses or goggles, sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes, gloves, and hearing protection.
Respiratory protection may be required, de-
pending on the work.

CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR

NOTICE
■ For tractors with a 1-3/8" diameter PTO shaft, the
horizontal distance from the end of the tractor
PTO shaft to the center of drawbar pin should
be 14" for 540 RPM cutter and 16" for the 1000
RPM cutters. This will minimize joint knock and
damage to drive components.
Use of the SmartLift CV Lift Assist System
™
The Batwing cutter has a system to help lift and sup-
®
port the driveline while connecting and disconnecting it
from the tractor. Follow the instructions below.
1. Remove klik pin.
2. Lift lever to vertical position which will lift driveline.
3. Connect coupler to tractor PTO shaft.
4. Lower lever and secure with klik pin.
If the driveline is held too high or low, the roller carriage
can be adjusted by removing the mounting bolts, mov-
ing it to the preferred position, and replacing the bolts.
NOTICE
Do not operate with the SmartLift
raised position.
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Figure 1. Cutter to Tractor Connection

Operation 15

CV lift in the
™
SmartLift ™ CV LIFT ASSIST
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