Woods Equipment MDO80-2 manual Operating Technique, Cleaning

OPERATING TECHNIQUE

Proper ground speed will depend upon the height, type and density of material to be cut.

Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph. Tall dense material should be cut at a low speed, while thin medium-height material can be cut at a higher ground speed. Always operate PTO at 540 rpm; this is neces- sary to maintain proper blade speed and produce a clean cut.

Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some material down and prevent it from being cut at the same height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce tractor ground speed but maintain 540 rpm PTO speed. The lower speed will permit material to at least partially rebound.

Under some conditions, material will not rebound enough to be cut evenly, resulting in an uneven appearance. In general, lower cutting heights give a more even cut with less tendency to leave tire tracks.

The cutter is equipped with general purpose suction blades as standard equipment. These blades are intended for most conditions. Optional flat blades for light brush cutting and optional high fin blades for stalk shredding are available from your dealer.

Tips

Extremely tall material should be cut twice. Cut mate- rial higher the first pass. Then cut at desired height, at 90° to first pass. Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and require less power.

Analyze area to be cut to determine best procedure. Consider height and type of material and terrain type: hilly, level or rough. Plan your pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible.

WARNING

Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.

Uneven Terrain

WARNING

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.

Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up tractor and cutter.

Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain.

CLEANING

After Each Use

●Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.

●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.

●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable.

Periodically or Before Extended Storage

●Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.

●Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water spray.

1.Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.

2.Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.

3.If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice of the pressure washer manufacturer.

●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts.

●Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer).

●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location drawing.

STORAGE

Follow these steps when storing your cutter:

1.Store on level, solid ground.

2.Disconnect driveline and secure up off the ground.

3.On pull-type model, attach parking jack and raise tongue weight off tractor drawbar.

4.Securely block all four corners of deck with jack stands.

5.Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is turned off and all system pressure is released by operating valve levers several times.

6.Remove retainer pin and high strength drawbar pin.

7.Keep children and bystanders away from storage area.

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