Woods Equipment DS120 Operation, Hydraulic Connection, Interference Check, Tractor Adjustments

7.Connect cutter driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the spring-activated lock pin slides freely and is seated in tractor PTO splined groove.

8.Remove parking jack from the tongue and attach it to the storage post on the front of the cutter.

9.Adjust H-frame bearing height so that the front driveline is parallel to the ground. Secure with 5/8 x 5-21/32 clevis pin and 3/16 x 1-1/2 cotter pin.

10.Attach drive shaft shield to bearing housing using two 3/8 x 1 cap screws and 3/8 lock washers.

Hydraulic Connection

1.Inspect hydraulic hoses to ensure they are in good condition.

2.Clean the fittings before connecting them to the tractor hydraulic ports.

3.Attach the hydraulic hose to the tractor.

4.Route the hose through the hose holder at the hitch and be sure the hose can slide freely in the holder. Do not allow hose slack to drag on the ground or become caught on tractor protrusions.

5.From the operator position, start tractor and raise and lower deck several times to purge trapped air from the hydraulic cylinder.

Interference Check

1.Be sure that tractor 3-point lift links do not interfere with hydraulic hoses, cutter driveline, or cutter frame.

2.Check for straight-ahead operation and at full- turning angles. If there is any interference, remove the lower lift links.

3.Contact between tractor lift links and cutter parts can cause damage, especially when turning.

CONNECT CUTTER TO TRACTOR (MOUNTED)

A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result- ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

Tractor Adjustments

Before attaching tractor to cutter, install sway blocks or sway chains, or adjust stabilizer bars. Refer to the trac- tor operator's manual for instructions.

Install tractor front end weights as recommended by the tractor manufacturer to provide 20% of weight on front wheels.

DS96 Category 2 Standard Hitch

1.Position the tractor 3-point lower lift arms over the hitch pins and secure with 7/16 klik pins.

2.Connect the tractor top link to the cutter A-frame using the upper holes and 1" OD sleeve. The break link must be placed in the lower holes of the A- frame. See Figure 2.

Figure 2. DS96 Cat. 2 Standard Hitch Connection

DS96 Category 2 Quick Hitch

An optional Category 2 quick coupler kit (24845) is available for DS96 cutters.

DS120 Category 2 Standard Hitch

1.Position the tractor 3-point lower lift arms between the hitch mast plates and secure with hitch pins and 7/16 klik pins. Note the hitch pins orientation.

2.Connect the tractor top link to the cutter A-frame using the upper holes and 1" OD sleeve. The break link must be placed in the lower holes of the A- frame. See Figure 3.

Figure 3. DS120 Cat. 2 Standard Hitch Connection

(Rev. 2/6/2009)

MAN0390 (Rev. 6/30/2006)

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