10 Operation
20944 (Rev. 2/3/2006)
OPERATION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-
tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 to
page 9. This mower is designed for light brush shred-
ding and grass mowing. It is especially useful in cane,
berry, grape and vegetable crops for mowing and
shredding prunings. Recommended mowing speed for
most conditions is from two to five mph.
Full chain or rubber shielding must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
or rubber shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplug-
ging, stop tractor engine, place all controls in neu-
tral, set park brake, remove ignition key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
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.
ATTACHING RM990-3 MOUNTED MOWER
TO TRACTOR
Hitch Point Distance and PTO Clearance
Figure 1. PTO to Mounting Point Distance - RM990-3
The standard drive is intended for use with tractors that
have 18" to 21" between the end of the tractor PTO
shaft and the mounting pin holes on the lower lift arms
when they are horizontal (refer to Figure 1). If the dis-
tance is less than 18", the slip tubes of the PTO shaft
can bottom out. If the distance exceeds 21", there may
not be sufficient engagement when operating on
uneven terrain. Shorter or longer drives are available.
Contact your WOODS dealer for assistance.
Standard Category 1 mounting pins are used when
attaching the mower to the tractor. Check to be sure
the mounting pins are properly torqued to 300 lbs-ft.
Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift
arms and secure.
Attach the tractor top link to mower top clevis. Connect
driveline to tractor PTO shaft. A standard 1-3/8" 6B
spline driveline with a QD yoke is used to connect
mower to tractor. Adjust top link. (See page 12.)
Attach the front driveline shield tether chain to the trac-
tor to prevent driveline shield rotation.
Carefully raise mower and check for driveline clear-
ance between drive shielding and front of mower
frame; a minimum of 1/2" clearance is required. Adjust-
ment to tractor upper lift stop may be required to pre-
vent driveline from coming in contact with mower
frame.
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
ADANGER
AWARNING
ACAUTION
(Rev. 4/28/2006)
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