Woods Equipment S105Q-3 Operation, General Tractor Requirements, Tractor Front END Stability

OPERATION

The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 7 through page 12.

This machine is a heavy-duty cutter designed for ditch- bank and side bank mowing. Five foot and six foot cut- ting heads are available in 540 rpm and 1000 rpm mod- els.

The 1000 rpm unit is designated with the marking “1000 rpm” on the front and rear center frame, and the input gearbox has a “1000 rpm” tag attached to it.

Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage property.

•If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when any- one comes within 300 feet (92 m).

•This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- tive devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).

Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment.

Keep bystanders away from equipment.

Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

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

CAUTION

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

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM (1000 RPM on Q Series cutters). Do not exceed.

GENERAL TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Mount on tractors of adequate size; 4000 lbs minimum weight for S105, and 5000 lbs minimum weight for S106. Tractors should have a minimum 3-point lift capacity of 2500 lbs for the S105 and 3000 lbs for the S106.

Stabilizer bars must be used on lower 3-point hitch arms to minimize cutter side to side sway.

An adjustable, rigid top link must be used to achieve the tilt adjustments.

TRACTOR FRONT END STABILITY

A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

You must use a center frame counterweight box filled with steel to a minimum 400 lbs.

The use of 3-point mounted equipment can cause loss of tractor front end stability.

If there is any question at all of the tractor stability or the tractor rockshaft strength, use a counterweight of approximately 400 lbs or more on left end of cutter cen- ter frame. The rockshaft is required to carry all torsion load resulting from cutter head weight. Adding weight to the left side of the cutter frame reduces the torsion load.

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Figure 1. Tractor Stability

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