Woods Equipment SS108-2 Operation, TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 3-Point Hitch, Hydraulic Circuit, Aarning

The snowblower is mounted on a tractor 3-point hitch and driven by the tractor PTO. A centrally located gear- box directs power to the fan and auger.

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3-Point Hitch

The SS snowblower requires the tractor to be equipped with a Category 2 or 3, three-point hitch.

Hydraulic Circuit

Either closed-center or open-center systems can be used for the hydraulic chute rotator and optional spout control.

Tire Configuration

For best results, the tractor wheels should be set nar- rower than the cutting width of the snowblower. Wider wheel settings will cause snow to be pulled under the tractor and may require additional passes.

Tractor 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, front tractor wheels could raise up result- ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.

Figure 1. Tractor Stability (Typical)

HITCH ADJUSTMENT

AARNING

„Before putting equipment into service, check and adjust driveline length as instructed in Opera- tor's Manual. Driveline must not bottom out or pull apart throughout the full range of the tractor hitch. Do not operate until driveline length is correct.

„Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body under- neath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect-

edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper- ator's Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer.

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

The snowblower has an adjustable hitch for estab- lishing the proper PTO operating geometry. You must perform the following procedure for each tractor or quick hitch used.

Follow the above safety rules and securely block the snowblower with jackstands when taking measure- ments. Always stand alongside of hitch and never go underneath any raised components. The tractor must be shut off, parking brake set, and key removed each time the operator leaves the tractor seat during this procedure. Refer to Figure 2.

1.Clear the area of all bystanders.

Figure 2. 3-Point Hitch Adjustment Positions

2.The snowblower 3-point hitch arms are adjustable to three operating positions. Assemble the arms in their shortest position (A) and adjust for proper PTO driveline engagement before using. Remove adjustment bolts from snowblower lower arms and top link arm. Slide the arm assembly to the correct mounting hole and install adjustment bolts. Torque bolts to specifications in Bolt Torque Chart on page 32.

3.Attach snowblower to tractor, but do not attach PTO shaft.

4.Move snowblower until tractor PTO and gearbox shafts are the same height. This should be the position requiring the shortest driveline length. Securely block both ends of snowblower housing using jackstands.

5.Measure the distance between the lock groove on tractor PTO shaft and the cross hole in snowblower gearbox shaft. The distance between the groove and cross hole must be greater than 37.5" to provide one inch of compression space in the shaft and prevent bottoming out during use.

6.If the dimension is less than 37.5", the hitch must be extended to mounting hole B. Recheck the

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