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BW2400X, BW2400XQ
BW1620X, BW1620XQ
BW1620XQREV
MAN0764
(Rev. 10/25/2010)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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TO THE DEALER: ® Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Please contact your dealer to com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY VIDEO ORDER FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS BW1620X, BW1620XQ BW2400X, BW2400XQ BW1620XQREV Cutting Height (Varies with tire selection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" - 15" 2" - 15" Cutting Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240" (20’) 162" (13.5’) Overall Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249" 171" Transport Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Video Order Form BE SAFE! BE ALERT! BE ALIVE! BE TRAINED Before Operating Mowers! Safety Training Does Make a Difference. ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS Free Mower Safety Video Fill out and return the order form and we will send you a FREE VHS or DVD video outlining Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices. The 22 minute video, developed in cooperation with AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers), reinforces the proper procedures to follow while operating your m
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Also, available from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers: A large variety of training materials (ideal for groups) are available for a nominal charge from AEM. Following is a partial list: ● Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English Contains: DVD & VHS (English) Guidebook for Rotary Mowers/Cutters (English) AEM Industrial/Agricultural Mower Safety Manual (English) AEM Agricultural Tractor Safety Manual (English) ● Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/Spanish Cont
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID Safety is a primary concern in the design and ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Never allow children or untrained persons to out by an operator’s single careless act. operate equipment. In addition to the design and configuration of PREPARATION equipment, hazard control and accident preven- tion are d
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) TRANSPORTATION Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely Make sure driveline guard tether chains are fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death attached to the tractor and equipment as shown in from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable the pamphlet that accompanies the driveline. ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! � If this machine is not equipped with full chain Continuous operation while the clutch is slip- or rubber shielding, operation must be stopped ping could cause heat build-up resulting in fire. when anyone comes within 300 feet (92 m). Adjust slip clutch pressure by tightening springs to � This shielding is designed to reduce the risk the dimension shown in the “Owner Service” sec- of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- tion.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Never perform service or maintenance with engine running. Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine secured. Never place any part of the body under- is securely blocked or placed in lowest position neath equipment or between moveable parts even and system pressure is released by operat
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE PN 1006348 (located on split rim wheels) EXPLOSION 2 - FRONT AMBER REFLECTOR WARNING HAZARD (PN 1002940) RELEASE ALL AIR PRESSURE BEFORE LOOSENING BOLTS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 3 - REAR RED REFLECTOR MAX. SPEED: 20 MPH, MAX. WEIGHT: 4000 LBS., MAX. AIR PR
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) DANGER WARNING DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF 5 - PN 15922 1000 RPM PTO speeds higher than 1000 RPM can cause equipment failure and ROTATING BLADES AND personal injury. 15922-C THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when OR engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. WARNING
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28-1/4" SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 12 - PN 1004991 TRANSPORT LOCK WARNING AND CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS RAISED CUTTER CAN DROP AND CRUSH Cutte ers must be equipped with transport lock. SINGLE-ACTING FULL EXTENSION stands. All tr ransport components must be functional, kept in good Bloc Blocking up prevents cutter dropping from hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or mechanical component failures.
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OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; depends on it being operated within the limitations as and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR tractor. NOTICE The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of For tractors with a 1-3/8" diameter PTO shaft, the operator, who must b
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3. Attach cutter using a 1-1/8" clevis pin (1) and clip. 1. To check for potential excessive turn angle, disconnect the driveline from tractor. 4. Attach safety tow chain (2) to drawbar support. Leave enough slack for turning. 2. Start engine and turn as far right or left as possible. 5. Connect cutter driveline to tractor PTO shaft, 3. Shut engine off and try to connect CV driveline to making sure the spring-activated lock pin slides tractor. If it cannot be connected, the turn angle is freely
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6. Adjust inner nuts in or out until the rear of the cutter TRACTOR OPERATION is approximately 1/2" higher than the front. (See Attitude Rod Adjustment, page 16.) 7. Raise cutter, remove jackstands and check deck Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or height. Tighten jam nuts against sleeve. ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death Cutting Height (Normal Mowing) - Wings from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS syst
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Mowing Tips TRANSPORTING Look down and to the rear and make sure area Always raise unit and install transport locks is clear before operating in reverse. before transporting. Leak down or failure of Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip- ment to drop. Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes. Always attach safety chain to tractor drawbar when transporting unit. Use extreme care and reduce ground sp
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Wing Lock-Up (Figure 3) 8. Remove hydraulic hoses after tractor is off. 1. Remove safety pin and lock-up pin from storage 9. Remove safety tow chain. position. 10. Remove retainer and high strength drawbar pin. 2. Raise wing and align wing transport lock with 11. Keep children and bystanders away from storage slotted holes in the cylinder lugs. area. 3. Insert lock-up pin above cylinder pin and secure with klik pin PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for opp
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators BLOCKING METHOD who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, To minimize the potential hazards of working under- your dealer has trained service technicians available. neath the cutter, follow these procedures: For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual. Before performing any service or maintenance, lower equipment to ground or block securely, turn off engine, r
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Ref Description Frequency 1. Driveline U-joint 10 Hours 2. Telescoping shaft 10 Hours 3. Carrier bearing block 40 Hours 4. CV Body assembly 10 hours (10 pumps minimum) 5. Driveline shield 10 Hours 6. Splined yoke 10 Hours 7. Gearbox (above lower Daily line on dipstick) 8. Tongue pivot 40 Hours 9. Wheel yoke pivot 40 Hours 10. Splitter gearbox Daily (bottom of side hole) X = JACKSTAND PLACEMENT 11. Tailwheel spindle 20 Hours 12. Turnbuckle 40 Hours Figure 5. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication
