Woods Equipment RDC54, RD60, RD72 manual Operation, Tractor Stability, From 2 to 5 mph

		OPERATION		￿￿￿￿￿￿￿
	Safety is a primary concern in the design and
	manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
			„ Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
	efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
	out by an operator’s single careless act.		„ Before working underneath, carefully read Oper-
	In addition to the design and configuration of
			ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
	equipment, hazard control and accident preven-		raise mower, securely block up all corners with
	tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,		jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
	judgement, and proper training of personnel		prevents equipment from dropping due to hydrau-
	involved in the operation, transport, maintenance		lic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
	and storage of equipment.		mechanical component failures.
	It has been said “The best safety device is an		„ Keep all persons away from operator control
	informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that		area while performing adjustments, service, or
	kind of operator.
			maintenance.
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.				CAUTION
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-
tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.			„ Stop power unit and implement immediately
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 3			upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
through 7.			using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
This mower is designed for lawn and grass mowing. It			damage before resuming operation.
			„ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed
mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best			to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
results in lawn mowing.			sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is			equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
			and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
from 2 to 5 mph.
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			Tractor Stability
„ Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
			„ A minimum 25%	of tractor and equipment
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
			weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
when operating in populated areas or other areas
			attachments are in transport position. Without this
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
			weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
age property. If this machine is not equipped with
			injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
			loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
when anyone comes within￿￿￿￿￿￿￿several hundred feet.
			estimate.

„Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.

„Keep bystanders away from equipment.

„Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO

spline groove. CD3550B

Figure 1. Tractor Stability

8Operation

(Rev. 1/13/2006) MAN0260 (8/6/2004)