Transportation; Maintenance; Storage - Woods BSS54 Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
■ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
■ Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage be-
fore resuming operation.
■ Do not allow bystanders within 25 feet of the
area when operating, attaching, removing, as-
sembling, or servicing equipment.
■ Do not operate box scraper at speeds above 5
mph.

TRANSPORTATION

■ Before transporting, pivot the unit so red reflec-
tors face the rear.
■ Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
■ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
■ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

MAINTENANCE

■ Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off engine, set
parking brake, and remove key.
■ 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
underneath.
• Read Operator's Manual for service in-
structions or have service performed by a
qualified dealer.
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SAFETY RULES
■ 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.
■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.
■ Never perform service or maintenance with en-
gine running.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
■ Eye protection must be used when removing or
installing scarifier shank clips.
■ Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to 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.)

STORAGE

■ Block equipment securely for storage.
■ Keep children, bystanders, and animals away
from the equipment and the storage area.
■ Lock scarifier bar in lowered position for
storage.
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