Westwood W Series – Safety Instructions Table of contents Training 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls and Safety Instructions Page 1 the use of equipment. Operating Instructions 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the mower.
Westwood W Series – Operating Instructions Safety 12. Before leaving the operator’s position: • Disengage the drive to the cutter blades 1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with controls • Apply the parking brake and the use of equipment.
Westwood W Series – Operating Instructions Seat Adjustment (Figure 2) The seat on your Westwood W Series is adjustable forward and backward to suit the operator. Simply lift the seat latch at the front of the seat and slide the seat forward or backward as appropriate.
Disengage by pulling out the lever. Release the parking brake by moving the handbrake lever forward (Fig 6). You will now be able to push the W Series at a speed not exceeding 2 mph. Make sure you disengage the Dump Valve by pushing the lever back BEFORE starting your W Series.
Westwood W Series – Operating Instructions Cutter On/Off Switch (Figure 9) Cutter On/Off Switch The cutter switch controls the electromagnetic blade clutch. To switch the cutter on, push the switch and then release it, this will engage the cutter deck. To indicate that the cutter...
Manual deck lift (Figure 13a) Some W Series are fitted with a manual deck lift on the deck instead of the dial height switch. To operate – move the handle forward or back to achieve the right cutting height. Do...
8. Always check that the blades are sharp and in good condition – never attempt to sharpen or replace them yourself. New Westwood blades are not expensive; it is good practice to ask your dealer to change them. High Grass Mulch Deck...
Battery Maintenance (Figure 17) The battery fitted to your W Series is a low maintenance sealed unit. Should your battery require charging for any reason please note that sealed lead acid batteries require a special 2 stage charging unit.
Westwood W Series – Routine Maintenance Electric Clutch to Cutter Drive Transmission Oil Tank Figure 24 Belt Tension The Deck drive belt is self tensioned. When the deck tension lever is in the tensioning position, the belt will retain its tension correctly.
Westwood W Series – Routine Maintenance To Remove the Seat Box (if required) Changing Cutter Decks and / or Deck Drive Belt This operation is easier if the battery is removed first. Before changing the Cutter Deck ensure the Machine is 1.
Westwood W Series – Routine Maintenance Removal of Cutter Deck M5 Bolt The Cutter Deck can be easily removed and refitted if required to aid cleaning or for transportation. Before removing the Cutter Deck ensure the machine is parked on level ground and the handbrake applied (This operation is easier if carried out on a firm surface e.g.
Westwood W Series – Routine Maintenance Steering System Figure 29 The steering on your W Series is controlled by a cable and chain assembly. This should not require any maintenance in normal use. The tension and condition of the chain cable and associated parts will be checked on the machine’s annual...
Westwood W Series – Troubleshooting (Deck Levelling) For the best results when Mulch Mowing it is advisable to Figure 31 have the front of the cutter deck raised 8-10mm higher than the back of the cutter deck – and should be the defualt setting.
There are two solutions: to the ground and tighten the wheel nut to a torque setting of 4 If the damage is not severe, treat with Westwood Tyre 5.25kg/m (38lb/ft). Then refit the plastic hub cap.
The cutter seems to lose power and the The information contained on this, and the following pages is given on the understanding that Westwood accepts no belt slips and overheats responsibility for work carried out by a customer or for any...
Westwood W Series – Troubleshooting (Engine & Fuel) Engine fails to turn over Low fuel warning (Figure 37) CHECK: When the petrol gets low a warning will appear on the dash to remind you to fill up again as the machine is about to run out of 4 That the parking brake is on and that you are sitting on petrol.
4 That Fuse 2 (Yellow 20Amp Ignition Fuse) in the fuse holder has not blown or become dislodged. If the Electric Deck Lift on your W Series fails to operate: CHECK: 4 The 4amp contact breaker has not tripped out. This can be reset after approximately 30 seconds by pushing in the small black button on the top of the contact breaker.
Electronic Slope Alert (ESA) Figure 41 If your W Series is fitted with 4WD it will have ESA. This is set to an angle of 25° at the factory. If this angle is exceeded then the display will flash 25°, and a warning siren will sound.
Westwood W Series – Specification: 2WD models Weight Turning Radius 250.5 kg 260 kg 2WD 63.5cm 265 kg Forward Speeds Fuel Tank Capacity 0 - 9.6 kph max 14 litres (3 gallons) Tyre Pressures Transmission Front: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi)
Westwood W Series – Personal Service Record Use this page as a personal record of the service history of your Westwood W Series. Ask your dealer to stamp the appropriate box at the same time as your Service Record Card.
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