Woods Equipment RD6000-2, RD7200-2, RD8400-2 User Manual
TO THE DEALER:
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING
DANGER
NOTE
®
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods
and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the Product Registration included with the Operator’s Manual. The customer must sign the
registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid
postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to complete and return this
card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and
safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become
acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be
obtained from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in
the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and
satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified.
Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.
For service, your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Woods service parts, and the necessary
tools and equipment to handle all your needs.
Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for
safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces
provided:
dealer. Read manual instructions
Model: _______________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________
Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location) ____________________________________
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to
equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a
triangle with an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.
This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
ii Introduction
Indicates helpful information.
Gen’l (Rev. 5/23/2005)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DEALER CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
(Rev. 4/28/2006)
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
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Introduction 1
SPECIFICATIONS
RD6000-2 RD7200-2 RD8400-2
3-Point Hitch Category 1 Category 1 Category 1
Cutting Width 60" 72" 84"
Cutting Height Range 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 4-1/4"
Operating Weight with
Chain Shielding 605 lbs 671 lbs 770 lbs
Blade Speed (feet per minute) 16,950 16,800 16,700
Blade Speed (RPM) 3,083 2,570 2,179
2 Introduction
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
judgement, and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that
kind of operator.
TRAINING
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Make sure driveline shield tether chains are
attached to the tractor and equipment as shown in
this manual. Replace if damaged or broken. Check
that driveline guards rotate freely on driveline
before putting equipment into service.
Before starting power unit, check all equipment
driveline guards for damage. Replace any damaged
guards. Make sure all guards rotate freely on all
drivelines. If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearings before putting
equipment into service.
Power unit must be equipped with 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.
Power unit must be equipped with 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.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
OPERATION
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or damage property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006)
Safety 3
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
mechanical component failures.
TRANSPORTATION
Use additional caution and reduce speed when
under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on
inclines.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
MAINTENANCE
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
mechanical component failures.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its components in any way.
4 Safety
RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006)
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Make certain all movement of equipment components has stopped before approaching for service.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious injury.
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
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.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to
prevent fingers from being caught between belt
and pulley.
Use care when installing or removing belt from
spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when
extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury.
STORAGE
Follow manual instructions for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006)
Safety 5
DANGER
ROTATING BLADES AND
THROWN OBJECTS
Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
engine is running.
Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be
thrown by blade.
Keep bystanders away.
Keep guards in place and in good condition.
BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
15503-C
9
1 - 15503
SHIELD MISSING
2 - 18867
3 - Serial Number Plate
1
2
DANGER
DO NOT OPERATE
PUT SHIELD ON
6
8
18867--B
CD4984A
1
10
7
6
5
2
3
12
6 Safety
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
WARNING
FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER.
Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat
belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all
times.
Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Allow no riders.
RAISED EQUIPMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH.
Before working underneath, follow all instructions and safety rules in
operator’s manual and securely block up all corners of equipment
with jack stands.
Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from hydraulic leakdown, hydraulic system failures or mechanical component failures.
FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK SECURELY CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
DANGER
GUARD MISSING.
DO NOT OPERATE.
DANGER
GUARD MISSING.
DO NOT OPERATE.
33347E
DANGER
Safety 7
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 3 to 7.
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It
is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed
mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best
results in lawn mowing.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
DANGER
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or damage property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
TRACTOR STABILITY
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
Operate tractor PTO at the RPM speed stated in
“Specifications” section.
Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
mechanical component failures.
8 Operation
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WARNING
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
The standard 1-3/8" 6B-spline driveline with a QD yoke
is used to connect the mower to the tractor.
1. Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift
arms and secure.
2. Attach tractor top link (1), Figure 2, to mower top
link bracket attachment point A. Connect the
driveline to the tractor PTO shaft.
3. Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar (Figure 3).
4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
devices to prevent mower from swinging side to
side during transport.
A
1
WARNING
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
IMPORTANT
■ Avoid low cutting heights. Striking the ground
with blades produces one of the most damaging
shock loads a mower can encounter. Allowing
blades to contact ground repeatedly will cause
damage to mower and drive.
1. Level mower from side to side. Check by
measuring from mower frame to the ground at
each deck rail.
2. Verify that the same amount of spacers are under
all caster arms.
3. Loosen cap screws that attach caster arm
assembly to deck.
4. Set mower on the ground.
B
CD3944
1. Tractor top link
A. Mower top link attachment point
B. Mower hitch pin
Figure 2. Attachment Points
Tether Chain
5. Retighten cap screws. This equalizes the
clearance in the bolt holes.
6. Adjust front of mower level with or slightly lower
than the rear to obtain best mowing results.
7. Control cutting height by adjusting front and rear
caster wheels.
8. To raise rear of mower, move caster adjustment
spacers under rear caster arms, Figure 5.
9. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front
caster wheel arms.
FORWARD
B
CD3551B
A
Figure 3. Attach Mower to Tractor
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
CM906
Figure 4. Cutting Height Adjustment
Remember, measurement at location A (Figure 4)
should not be less than location B and should not be
over 1/2" greater than location B.
Operation 9
Table 1: Cutting Height Chart
SPACERS REQUIRED UNDER
CASTER ARM PIVOT TUBE
Cut
Height
1"
1-1/2" 1
2" 1
2-1/2" 11
3" 2
3-1/2" 12
4" *111
4-1/4" 112
4-1/2" *1 1 1 1
5" *121
5-1/2" *1 1 2 1
1/2"
Spacer
* RD6000 and RD7200 only
3/4"
Spacer
1"
Space
r
1-1/4"
*Spacer
(Spring)
Figure 6. Top Link Adjustment
Figure 7. Gauge Wheel Distance
Figure 5. Height Adjustment with Caster Arm Spacers
TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT
When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top link
until mower top link attachment point A is aligned vertically with mower hitch pin B.
Adjust tractor top link so mower is level between caster
wheel and ground (dimension C Figure 7). This will
allow the mower to follow ground contour.
FRONT CASTER ARM CONFIGURATION
For RD6000-2 & RD7200-2 only
The RD6000-2 and RD7200-2 front casters can be set
in two positions using the right and left offset caster
arms. Figure 8 shows a right offset assembly.
Check the offset position by looking from mounting
hole A to pivot tube B. The pivot tube should be higher
than the mounting holes.
Figure 8 shows the two possible configurations for the
RD6000-2 and RD7200-2 front caster arms.
● The inner position allows the outside edge of the
mower to be used for trimming under shrubs or
fences.
● The outer position provides the most clearance for
rear tractor tire interference.
To change configurations, remove the cap screws and
nuts and move the arms from one side of the machine
to the other. Secure with hardware.
The rear caster arms should be mounted as shown.
NOTE: The RD8400-2 front caster arms are fixed and
cannot be changed.
10 Operation
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
wheels in their highest position and provide the lowest
CAUTION
cutting height for the mower.
A
RIGHT
OFFSET
R
B
R - Right Offset
L - Left Offset
A - Mounting Holes
B - Pivot Tube
L
L
L
R
R
1. Raise mower with tractor hydraulics to 16" at
dimension C or maximum height of tractor lift,
whichever is less.
2. Pivot both front caster wheels forward and check
that there is clearance between caster wheels and
tractor tires.
3. If there is interference on models RD6000-2 and
RD7200-2, mount front casters in the outer
position.
NOTE: On model RD8400-2, caster wheel width is not
adjustable; see tractor operator's manual and adjust
tractor wheels to narrower spacing.
CD4990
L
Figure 8. Front Caster Arm Configuration for
RD6000-2 & RD7200-2 Only
R
FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE
CHECK
IMPORTANT
■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this
interference check has been performed. If you
change tractors, you must perform the check for
that mounting.
Perform this check with all of the spacers and springs
above the caster wheel arm. This will place the caster
C
CD3528C
Figure 9. Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check
FRONT ROLLER (OPTIONAL)
The caster wheels and side skids effectively reduce
scalping in most cases. However, you may encounter
areas where the caster wheels and/or side skids drop
into depressions and allow center of the mower to contact ground and scalp. An optional front roller may be
installed to minimize scalping.
OPERATING TECHNIQUE
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
Power for operating mower is supplied by tractor PTO.
Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop tractor and
mower quickly in an emergency.
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
Operation 11
If mower becomes plugged causing belt to slip for over
two seconds follow these steps:
1. Maneuver equipment into a previously cut area
and allow mower to clear accumulated material.
2. Continue running at least two minutes, allowing
pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower in contact with
a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt.
Proper ground speed will depend upon the terrain, the
height, and type and density of material to be cut.
12 Operation
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on pages 3 through 7.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that all shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that chain shielding is in good condition
and replace any damaged chain links.
___ Check that all hardware and cotter pins are prop-
erly installed and secured.
___ Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin
or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove.
___ Make sure the driveline guards and tether chains
are in good condition. Guards must rotate freely
on driveline. Fasten tether chains to the tractor
and the equipment as instructed.
___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in “Lubrication Information” on page
14. Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and
that the gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Set tractor PTO at correct rpm for your equip-
ment.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt
securely fastened during operation.
___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac-
tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmission in neutral or park, engage brake, and
disengage tractor PTO.
NOTES
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
Operation 13
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