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1. Crossmember
2. Rubber belt shield
3. Skid assembly
4. Rubber belt shield
5. Body weldment
6. Flail tube assembly RH
7. Flail tube assembly LH
8. Woods model decal
9. Gearbox
10. Bearing assembly
Figure 1. Flail Shredder Principal Components
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
NOTICE
■This
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in Lubrication Service Record, page
| 27. |
___ | Use only a tractor of adequate power and weight |
| to pull the unit. (See chart below.) |
___ | Check that the unit is properly attached to the |
| tractor. On |
| mechanical retainer through the drawbar pin and |
| the safety chain is installed. On |
| units, be sure retainers are used on the mounting |
| pins. |
___ | Check oil level in gearbox. Add oil as required. |
___ | Check that the PTO driveline turns freely and that |
| the driveline can telescope easily. |
___ | Check tire pressure. Inflate to specified level. |
___ | Check flails. Inspect for damage or breakage. |
| Make sure they swing freely on their mount. |
| Repair or replace as required. |
___ | Check condition of cutter blade (if so equipped). |
___ | Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, couplers, and |
| fittings. Tighten, repair, or replace any leaking or |
| damaged components. |
___ | Install and secure all guards, doors, and covers. |
___ | Check PTO clutch operation (see . Weasler Mod- |
| ular Friction Clutch (24K), page 33). |
CHOOSING THE CORRECT TRACTOR
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the flail shred- der, use a tractor with the correct specifications. Use the following guidelines to select the correct tractor.
1. Horsepower
Use Table 1 on page 16 for selecting the tractor horse- power class appropriate for your unit’s width.
Increase the horsepower level by 25 percent when operating in hilly, soft, or wet conditions.
2. Tractor Weight
By following recommendations for tractor horsepower, the tractor will have sufficient weight to provide stability for unit during field operation or when transporting.
When using a
MAN0506 (Rev. 9/5/2008) | Operation 15 |
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