Woods Equipment RB850-4, RB750-4 manual Operation, Mount Blade to Tractor

		￿￿￿￿￿￿￿		OPERATION
					The Rear Blade is a 3-point Category 2 implement. It
					will attach to ASAE standard Category 2 quick-attach-
„ Never allow children or untrained persons to					ing coupler or on 3-point Category 3 tractor, using a
					bushing kit.
operate equipment.					NOTE: Only use on Category 3, 3-point hitch trac-
„ Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
					tor whose lower lift arms adjust to 32" (813 mm)
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-					apart.
ing equipment.					1. Set the tractor drawbar in short-high position.
„ Before	working	underneath,	read	manual
					2. Attach tractor draft links to the A-frame with 1-1/8"
instructions, securely block up, and check stability.
					pin (21) and secure with Klik pins (44).
Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop-
ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system					3. Connect the tractor top link to top hole in A-frame,
failure, or mechanical component failure.
					using 1 x 4-29/32" heat-treated pin (20) and cotter
„ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.					pin (31). Use 1 x 1-1/4" bushing (23) and 1-1/8 x 1-
„ Keep all persons away from operator control					7/16" heat-treated bushing (24) with Category 2
					quick- attaching coupler and category 3, 3-point
area while performing adjustments, service, or					hitch tractor.
maintenance.					4. Level the boom by adjusting lift and top link.
„ Keep hands and body away from pressurized
					5. Position		sway blocks to eliminate side sway or
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
					install sway braces if required.
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate					NOTE: The drawbar may have to be removed on
skin and will cause serious injury or death.					some tractors. Make sure blade is at least 6" (152
„ Make sure that all operating and service person-					mm) from tractor tires throughout operating range
nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it					of 3-point hitch.
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan-
grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-							20	23
TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID							31
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
„ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when					21		44
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a						24
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.								CD5979-1
Do not estimate.
		CAUTION					1
„ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear					1.	A-Frame
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
					20.	Clevis pin 1 x 4-29/32 HT
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.
					21.	Hitch pin 1-1/8
MOUNT BLADE TO TRACTOR					23. Sleeve 1 x 1-1/4 x 2
	IMPORTANT				24. Sleeve 1-1/8 x 1-7/16 x 2-5/8
					31. Cotter pin 1/4 x 1-3/4
■ The RB750-4 & RB850-4 should be mounted on					44.	Klik pin 7/16 x 11/32 HT
tractors with a maximum horsepower rating of 100
hp (75 kW).						Figure 1. A-Frame Components

MAN0160 (Rev. 2/22/2006) Operation 9