ASSEMBLY
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the WOODS dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
These instructions are for mounting the mower on trac- tors equipped with Kubota
Set up the mower as received from the factory with these instructions. Complete the check lists on page 29 when it is set up.
Select a suitable working area to assemble mower. Open the accompanying parts box and lay parts out to make location easy. Refer to the illustrations in the text, parts lists and exploded view drawings.
This mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommended torque values for hardware are given on page 37.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Optional equipment such as front roller, leaf mulcher or blades should be installed before the mower is mounted on tractor. It is easier to install casters after mounting mower. Refer to Optional Equipment Installa- tion, page 14, for instructions.
A minimum 20% 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, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Do not put this equipment into service unless all side skids are properly installed and in good condi- tion. Replace if damaged.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
■Before working underneath, raise mower to highest position and block securely. Blocking up prevents mower dropping from hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical component failures.
■Disengage power to implement. Lower to ground the
MOWER PREPARATION
Side Skids (Figure 15)
Attach side skids to outer rail with 3/8 x 1" bolts. Final adjustment of skids will be necessary when mowing height is established. Refer to page 11 for skid adjust- ment.
Side Shield or Discharge Chute
Do not put mower into service unless either dis- charge chute or side shield is installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Attach side shields to the right and left sides of mower. The baffled shield fits the left side. A side discharge chute may by used in place of the left side shield for mowing in heavy material.
Mount the shields or discharge chute with 3/8 x 1" bolts.
51642 (Rev. 11/9/2007) | Assembly 23 |
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