Woods Equipment S30CD manual PTO Driveline Length, Point Hitch

Table 1: Tractor Horsepower (6-8) vs. Unit Width

Width	Minimum Horsepower
30’	180

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Figure 2. Tractor Front Weight

3. 3-Point Hitch

The 3-point hitch models require that the tractor be equipped with a Category II or Category III 3-point hitch. If the hitch can be converted from one to the other, use a Category III to provide a wider stance and more stability.

Use the upper top link hole for Category III and the lower hole for Category II as shown in Figure 3.

For easier attachment, use a quick hitch. If not using a quick hitch, use optional hitch extension.

Upper Top Link Hole

Top Link Assembly

Lower Top Link Pin

Lower 3-Point Pin

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Figure 3. 3-Point Hitch Attachment

NOTICE

PTO DRIVELINE LENGTH

■The unit is equipped with a PTO driveline long enough to fit any tractor and 3-point linkage sys- tem.

■The operator is responsible for measuring the dimensions of the driveline through its working range. These dimensions will indicate if the drive- line requires shorting to operate on the particular tractor/unit attachment system. The operator must check dimensions before using the unit for the first time and each time a different tractor is used with the unit.

■Use the following procedure when determining driveline dimension:

4.Hydraulic Requirements when Using Center Cutter Options

The tractor hydraulic system must be capable of 8 gpm (30 lpm) at 1500 psi (10,335 kPa). The system cannot exceed 28 gpm or 3000 psi. Either closed-centered or open-centered systems can be used.

5. Load Sensing Hydraulics (3-Point Models Only)

Many newer tractors are equipped with “load sensing” hydraulics. The operator is responsible for setting the tractor hydraulic system to provide “float” on the 3-point hitch. Refer to the tractor manual for specific instruc- tions.

The “float” feature will allow the unit to follow the ground contours during operation. This applies to 3- point mounted machines only.

NOTICE

■Do not use PTO shaft adapters. They will change the drawbar dimension and can cause driv- eline failures.

„Keep bystanders away from equipment.

1.Clear the area of all bystanders.

2.Attach the 3-point hitch to the unit but not the PTO driveline.

3.Raise the unit until the tractor PTO and gearbox shafts are the same height.

4.Measure the dimension between the shaft grooves on the tractor and implement ends. If this dimension is less than 34.81 inches, the shaft will require shortening.

5.Move the unit to its highest and lowest working position and measure this dimension again. [The unit’s shaft can telescope (see Figure 5) before it has been shortened.]

6.If required, shorten the shaft to prevent bottoming out during use. NOTE: An extra inch of compression space in the shaft can eliminate bottoming out during use. Measure to make sure.

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