Westwood W Series Operator's Manual

Westwood W Series Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual W Series...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety

    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.
  • Page 4: Seat Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 5: Drive Controls

    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.
  • Page 6: Cutter On/Off Switch

    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...
  • Page 7: Deck Lift (Manual And Dial-A-Height)

    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...
  • Page 8: Mulch Mowing

    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...
  • Page 9: Engine Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 10: Electric Clutch To Cutter Drive Belt Tension

    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.
  • Page 11: Changing Cutter Decks / Deck Drive Belt

    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.
  • Page 12: Removal Of Cutter Deck

    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.
  • Page 13: Steering System

    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...
  • Page 14: Deck Levelling

    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.
  • Page 15: Tyres And Wheels

    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.
  • Page 16: Cutting

    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...
  • Page 17: Engine And Fuel

    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.
  • Page 18: Electrical

    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.
  • Page 19: Supplementary Instructions

    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.
  • Page 20: Specifications: 2Wd

    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)
  • Page 21: Specifications: 4Wd

    Westwood W Series – Specification: 4WD models Weight Turning Radius W16-4WD 290 kg 4WD 77cm W20-4WD 295 kg Forward Speeds W25-4WD 295 kg 0 - 9.6 kph max Fuel Tank Capacity Tyre Pressures 14 litres (3 gallons) Front: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi) Rear: 0.7-1.1 KGF/cm (10-12 psi)
  • Page 22: Personal Service Record

    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.
  • Page 23: Certificate Of Conformity

    Certificate of Conformity Model W16-4WD W20-4WD W25-4WD Power (kw) 11.56 11.93 11.93 14.91 14.91 18.64 Engine Operating Speed 3000rpm 3000rpm 3000rpm 3000rpm 3000rpm 3000rpm Engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Kawasaki Engine Type PETROL...
  • Page 24 Westwood Tractors, Freepost SCE11744, Admail 3376, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 5ZY Tel: 0800 0720127 • Fax: 0800 0720132...

This manual is also suitable for:

W15W16W20W16-4wdW20-4wdW25-4wd

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