Woods Equipment DS96 Operation, DS120 Category 2 Quick Hitch, DS120 Category 3 Standard Hitch

DS120 Category 2 Quick Hitch

1.Position the hitch pins as shown in Figure 4.

2.Attach tractor with quick hitch to cutter and secure according to quick hitch manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 4. DS120 Category 2 Quick Hitch Connection

DS120 Category 3 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 1-1/4" OD sleeve. The break link must be placed in the lower holes of the A-frame. See Figure 5.

Figure 5. DS120 Cat. 3 Standard Hitch Connection

DS120 Category 3 Quick Hitch

1.Position the hitch pins as shown in Figure 6.

2.Place break link and 1-1/4" OD sleeve in the top hole of the A-frame and secure.

3.Attach tractor with quick hitch to cutter and secure according to quick hitch manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 6. DS120 Category 3 Quick Hitch Connection

Hydraulic Connection (DS120 Only)

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

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

3.Route hoses through hose holder on 3-point mast. Be sure hoses can slide freely in holder. Do not allow hose slack to drag on the ground or become caught on tractor protrusions.

DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT

Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch (or quick hitch if available). Do not attach driveline. Raise and lower cutter to determine maximum and minimum dis- tance between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox input shaft. If the distance is too large, the driveline will be too short for proper engagement. If distance is too small, the driveline may bottom out in operation and damage the cutter or tractor.

Driveline length must be sufficient to provide at least 1/3 driveline length of engagement during operation. There must be at least 4 inches of engagement at the cutters lowest possible point of operation. The driveline must not bottom out when raised to the maximum height possible.

If driveline is too short please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline.

If driveline is too long please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline.

SHORTEN DRIVELINE

1.Move cutter up and down to get the shortest possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft.

2.Separate driveline into two halves and connect them to the tractor PTO and gearbox.

3.Place driveline halves parallel to one another to determine how much to shorten the driveline.

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(Rev. 2/6/2009) MAN0390 (Rev. 6/30/2006)