Transporting - Woods BW10.52 Operator's Manual

Tall material should be cut twice. Cut material higher
the first pass. Cut at desired height at 90 degrees the
second pass.
Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and
use less power. Refer to Blade Sharpening, page 24.
Before entering an area, analyze it to determine the
best procedure. Consider the height and type of mate-
rial to be cut and the terrain type (hilly, level or rough,
etc.).
Shredding
The cutter may be used to shred various crops includ-
ing green manure, straw, stubble, asparagus residue,
corn stalks and similar crops in preparation for tilling. It
may also be used to shred pruning in orchards, groves
and vineyards.
Each shredding operation may require a different set-
up. Start with front edge of cutter high. Adjust up or
down as necessary with attitude rod. Experiment until
you obtain the results you want.
When adjusting attitude for shredding, also check that
the wings are level and adjust as needed.

TRANSPORTING

WARNING
■ 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 raise unit and install transport locks
before transporting. Leak down or failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause
equipment to drop.
■ Check that all lights are working and turn on
flashing warning lights before traveling on a
public roadway.
■ Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar
when transporting unit.
■ Check SMV sign and reflector condition before
proceeding onto public roads.
■ When transporting, do not exceed 20 mph (30
kph) and use a towing vehicle whose weight is
at least 2/3 the weight of the rotary cutter. (Refer
to specifications for machine weights.)
■ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
■ Do not operate PTO during transport.
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■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Refer to tractor manual for proper ballasting and
slope recommendations.
■ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
CAUTION
■ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements. Check that all lights
are working and turn on flashing warning lights
before traveling on a public roadway.
Lock-Up
Always transport with wings and center frame in the
raised, locked position.
Wing Lock-Up
1. Raise wing to the up position.
2. Remove klik pin and lock pin from storage position.
3. Place lock pin in lock position and secure with klik
pin.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opposite wing.
5. Lower cylinder against lock-up bars (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Transport Lock Pin
Center Section Lock-Up
1. Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum
height.
2. Remove klik pin and lock pin from storage position
(Figure 3).
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