TRANSPORTING

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.

Always raise unit and install transport locks before transporting. Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip- ment to drop.

Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar when transporting unit.

Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) during trans- port.

Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

Do not operate PTO during transport.

Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.

Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

CAUTION

Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.

Lock-Up

Always transport with wings and center frame in the raised, locked position.

Wing Lock-Up

1.Raise wing to the up position.

2.Remove safety pin and lock-up bar from storage position.

3.Place lock-up bar over cylinder pin and secure with safety pin.

4.Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opposite wing.

5.Lower cylinder against lock-up bars (Figure 2).

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Figure 2. Transport Lock-Up Bar - Right Wing

Center Section Lock-Up

1.Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum height.

2.Rotate transport lock into position over cylinder rod (Figure 3).

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Figure 3. Transport Lock In Transport Position

3.Lower cutter against transport lock.

4.To lower cutter for operation, extend hydraulic cylinder to raise cutter. Rotate transport lock back away from cylinder rod (Figure 4).

5.Lower cutter to desired cutting height.

Figure 4. Transport Lock In Operation Position

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Woods Equipment BW15LH manual Transporting, Lock-Up