Woods Equipment RB750-4, RB850-4 manual Transportation, Maintenance, Storage

SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

(Safety Rules continued from previous page)

„Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

„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 systems in “locked up” position at all times.

„Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine.

„Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.

„Do not operate 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.

„Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.

„Before changing positions of manual swing, tilt, or angle positions:

•Park tractor on level ground, apply parking brake, level implement boom, shut off tractor, and remove key.

•Make manual changes slowly and carefully to prevent hazardous movement of mecha- nisms.

•Never stand in positions where you could become entrapped during adjustment changes or if the 3-point hitch suddenly lowers.

„Always secure lock pins with safety pins to pre- vent lock pins from bumping out of the positioning holes. Failure to do so may result in accidents and/ or damage to blade.

TRANSPORTATION

„Before transporting, pivot the unit so red reflec- tors face the rear.

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

„Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

„Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.

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

MAINTENANCE

„Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres- sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.

„Before working underneath, read manual instructions, securely block up, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop- ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failure, or mechanical component failure.

„Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.

„Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.

„Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.

„Never perform service or maintenance with engine running.

„Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

„Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.

„Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)

„Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine is securely blocked or placed in lowest position and system pressure is released by operating valve levers.

STORAGE

„Secure equipment parking stand(s) in park posi- tion before detaching.

„Keep children and bystanders away from stor- age area.

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RB750/850-4 SR (Rev. 2/22/2006)