Woods Equipment MD80-2 manual Tips, Uneven Terrain

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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.

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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Contents Rotary Cutter To the Dealer IntroductionLEA EL Instructivo Table of ContentsGeneral Information SpecificationsTractor Requirements Safety Free Mower Safety VideoTraining Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/Spanish Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters--EnglishTraining Safety RulesPreparation Transportation MaintenanceOperation Storage Serial Number Plate Safety & Instructional DecalsRED Rear Reflector To Avoid Serious Injury or DeathBe Careful Rotating Blades Thrown ObjectsOperation OperationTractor Stability Attaching Mounted Cutter to TractorShorten Driveline Driveline AttachmentCutting Height Adjustment Without Tailwheel or Check Chains Cutting Height Adjustment for MD80 Mounted CutterCutting Height Adjustment With Tailwheel or Check Chains Attaching PULL-TYPE Cutter to TractorPRE-OPERATION Check List Cutting Height Adjustment for D80 Pull- Type CutterStarting and Stopping Cutter Operating TechniqueUneven Terrain TipsOwners Service Owner ServiceLubrication Information Blade ServicingLubrication Points Blade RemovalBelt Installation Blade InstallationBlade Sharpening Chain ShieldingSplit Rim Tire Servicing Servicing Tires SafelyGearbox Maintenance Dealer ServiceDealer Service Gearbox Adjustment Gearbox AssemblyAssembly Blade Spindle RepairUniversal Joint Repair Shield Bearing ServiceJoint Disassembly Joint Assembly CD1389 Problem Possible Cause Solution Trouble ShootingAssembly AssemblyDistribution Baffle Installation Dealer SET-UP InstructionsGearbox Lubrication Chain Shielding InstallationWheel Yoke Installation Wheel Yoke Installation for D80-2 Pull-Type CutterTongue and H-Frame Assembly Tongue Installation for D80-2 Pull-Type CutterOptional Hydraulic Lift Assembly Optional Hydraulic Installation for D80-2 Pull-Type CutterDriveline Installation MD80 AssemblyOptional Leaf Mulcher Installation Optional Leaf Mulcher InstallationOptional Check Chain Installation Optional Check Chain InstallationDealer Check Lists Dealer Check ListsPRE-DELIVERY Check List Delivery Check ListParts Index to Parts ListPart QTY Description D80-2 Main Frame Assembly PULL-TYPEMD80-2 Main Frame Assembly Mounted Model D80-2 & MD80-2 Main Frame Assembly Common Parts 15828 Complete Drive D80-2 Front 2/3 of 3-JOINT Drive Square ShaftD80-2 Front 2/3 of 3-JOINT Drive TWO-LOBE Shaft D80-2 & MD80-2 Rear Section of Universal Drive MD80-2 Front 1/2 of Universal DriveGearbox Repair Kit D80-2 & MD80-2 Gearbox AssemblyD80-2 & MD80-2 Blades D80-2 & MD80-2 Blade Spindle AssemblyD80-2 & MD80-2 Chain Shielding Assembly D80-2 Parking Jack D80-2 & MD80-2 Idler Pulley AssemblyD80-2 SPRING-LOADED Wheel Yoke D80-2 Height Adjustment CrankD80-2 Laminated Tire with HUB & Axle D80-2 RIM & Axle AssemblySOL ID T IRE D80-2 Aircraft Tire & HUBMD80-2 Tailwheel Assembly D80-2 Hydraulic Hose KIT & Fittings Optional D80-2 Pivot Link KIT OptionalD80-2 3-1/2 X 8 Hydraulic Cylinder #10475 Optional MD80-2 Check Chain Assembly Optional D80-2 & MD80-2 Leaf Mulcher Assembly OptionalMD80-2 Category 2 Bushing KIT MD80-2 Category 2 Hitch PIN OptionsSAE Series Torque Chart Bolt Torque ChartAppendix Metric SeriesAbbreviations Bolt Size ChartIndex IndexWarranty Rev /23/2005 15914