SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

„Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

„Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

„Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts.

„Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.

„Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.

„Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine.

„Operate tractor PTO at RPM listed on safety decal located on fan housing above gearbox. Do not exceed.

„Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and can result in personal injury or death.

„Do not operate PTO during transport.

„Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.

„Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.

„Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.

„Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.

„Use extreme care when working close to fences, ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.

„Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.

„Watch for traffic when operating near or cross- ing roadways.

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

„Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres- sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.

„Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.

MAINTENANCE

„Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres- sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.

„Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.

„NEVER GO UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. Never place any part of the body underneath 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 unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death.

Service work does not require going under- neath implement.

Read Operator's Manual for service instruc- tions or have service performed by a qualified dealer.

„Service and maintenance work not covered in OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety proce- dures may be required. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.

„Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.

„Your dealer can supply original equipment hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute parts may not meet original equipment specifica- tions and may be dangerous.

„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.

„Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.

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

„Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are

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Woods Equipment SS84-2, SS96-2, SS108-2 manual Maintenance

SS108-2, SS96-2, SS84-2 specifications

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