Woods Equipment RD990X manual Operation, Uneven Terrain, Mower Removal & Storage

Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible. Mow with uncut grass to the right. This will distribute the clippings over the cut area.

Uneven Terrain

„Do not operate or transport 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.

Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up tractor and mower.

Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain.

MOWER REMOVAL & STORAGE

1.Disengage PTO, place tractor and mower on solid, level surface. Raise mower with 3-point hitch.

2.Place blocks under mower side skids. Lower mower onto blocks.

3.Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key. Disconnect mower driveshaft from tractor PTO.

4.Collapse driveshaft as far as possible and store in driveshaft hanger bracket to prevent ground contact.

5.Disconnect mower from tractor 3-point hitch. Start tractor and carefully drive away from mower.

6.Before extended storage, see page 18 for cleaning instructions.

OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)

___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 5 to 9.

___	Check that all safety decals are installed and in
	good condition. Replace if damaged.
___	Check that all shields and guards are properly
	installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
	aged.
___	Check that chain shielding is in good condition
	and replace any damaged chain links.
___	Check that all hardware and cotter pins are prop-
	erly installed and secured.
___	Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
	tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___	Check that equipment is properly and securely
	attached to tractor.
___	Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin
	or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac-
	tor PTO spline groove.
___	Make sure the driveline guards and tether chains
	are in good condition. Guards must rotate freely
	on driveline. Fasten tether chains to the tractor
	and the equipment as instructed.
___	Inspect area and remove stones, branches or
	other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
	injury or damage.
___	Do not allow riders.

___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in “Lubrication Information” on page

15.Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and that the gearbox fluid levels are correct.

___ Set tractor PTO at 540 rpm.

___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation.

___ Before starting engine, operator must be in trac- tor seat with seat belt fastened. Place transmis- sion in neutral or park, engage brake, and disengage tractor PTO.

14 Operation MAN0845 (1/12/2011)