Woody 5' lateral Brushcutter, Operator And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ... S M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L Woody Brushcutter 5 and 6 lateral models All operators and maintenance personnel should read and understand this manual and all safety information before operating the attachment ...

Page 2: ...or retrieval system without prior written permission Labels This label points out a useful fact DANGER This label identifies a hazard or unsafe practice that will result in severe personal injury or death WARNING This label identifies a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION This label denotes an instruction which if not followed could severely damag...

Page 3: ...General guidelines 8 Service and maintenance guidelines 8 Power line guidelines 8 Security guidelines 9 Safety labels 10 Hydraulic Installation 11 Brushcutter hydraulic installation schematic 12 Operation 13 Preparing to Start the Brushcutter 14 Starting the Brushcutter 14 Maintenance 15 Maintenance guidelines 15 Preparing for maintenance 15 Maintenance Schedule 16 Lubricating the Brushcutter 17 M...

Page 4: ...Hydraulic winches Agricultural equipment Dump trailers Standard Series and V Series Brushcutters With the experience we have gained in the development of forestry attach ments we have extended our product lines to the agricultural equipment indus try Our products are available in Canada and the United States We welcome your comments Your comments are important to us when we update our existing pro...

Page 5: ...products are specifically designed and manufactured to ensure the highest stan dards of performance and durability The illustrations technical information and specifications within this manual were accurate at the time of printing However we reserve the right to revise specifications instructions and design If you have questions about information in the manual please contact Woody Equipment see th...

Page 6: ...of material such as bushes shrubs and small trees up to 3 in diam eter Compared to other Brushcutter cutting systems it produces small pieces of debris It can be used to clean the contours of agricultural fields and to keep the road sides of forestry wood lots clean The are sure that the Woody Brushcutter will satisfy your expectations For information about our other products contact Woody Equip m...

Page 7: ...del 6 Model Cutting width 60 72 Recommended for engine 60 HP 80 HP 3 point hitch standard standard Rotating Knives 810 rpm 810 rpm P T O 540 540 Clutch on P T O standard standard Double trigger frame protection system to prevent frame twisting n a standard Single action hydraulic lifting standard standard Minimum Carrier operating weight 6500 lb 8000 lb Weight 1725 lb 2000 lb PTO 40 Shaft Shear Bo...

Page 8: ...ion disconnect the ECU power plug both battery cables radio and all elec tric throttle and alternator connections and make sure the ground wire does not make contact with a moving part of the Brushcutter or carrier grear box bearings cylinder etc Loose or over torqued bolts can cause parts to separate which can result in property damage severe injury or death Keep the bolts correctly torqued by in...

Page 9: ... still in contact with any part of the carrier or the Brushcutter the electricity in the line will go through your body 2 Hold both arms in front and close to your body and both legs and feet together 3 Jump with your body forward so that you will not fall back towards the carrier when you have landed 4 Once you have landed quickly move away from the carrier to at least the same distance as determ...

Page 10: ...at the following safety labels are on the Brushcutter Check regularly that the safety labels on the Brushcutter can be read If labels are missing or need to be replaced because they are damaged they can be ordered from Woody Equipment The part numbers needed to order new labels are printed on the labels ...

Page 11: ...is included with the Brushcutter Install your hydraulic hoses from the Brushcutter to the carrier The male hydrau lic adaptors are already mounted on the Brushcutter WARNING As a safety device before servicing and repairing Woody recommends the installation of a ball valve on the pressure line The ball valve must be installed to be easily accessible each time you have to use it The ball valve need...

Page 12: ... HCL 2514 2 3 ORB Adjustable Male elbow 90 Female NPSM Swivel 3 8 4 4 NPTFS 3 8 Adapter NPTM 3 8 Restrictor 1 16 dia 1 5 Ring end 3 8 dia 10 6 Hydraulic tip 3 8 x Male 3 8 NPT 7 7 Female T NPSM Swivel Female T SPSM Swivel Female NPT 1 8 Hydraulic tip 3 8 x Male 1 2 NPT 3 9 Quick Coupling Male x Female 1 2 NPT 3 10 Hose 3 8 5 10 lg 6 10 lg 2 11 Hose 3 8 5 126 lg 6 132 lg 1 12 Hose 3 8 5 190 lg 6 20...

Page 13: ...covered preparing to start up the Brushcutter starting up the Brushcutter Refer to provincial or state regulations for the minimum age training and qualifi cations required to operate a Brushcutter WARNING Use the Brushcutter for operations that the product was designed for only and use it according to the instructions given in this manual Woody assumes no liability or responsibility for prop erty...

Page 14: ... If the Brushcutter is leaking hydraulic oil turn off the carrier High pressure hydraulic oil can penetrate skin causing severe injury gangrene or death 3 Note the location of any power lines in the area If possible get the power disconnected from them see Power line guidelines on page 8 4 Keep the Brushcutter close and horizontal with ground level during operation 5 To prevent a fall while climbi...

Page 15: ...gine while clean ing inspecting or lubricating the Brushcutter can result in property damage injury or death WARNING Making unauthorized modifications to the Brushcutter will void the warranty Modifications may impair the safety and the functioning of the Brushcutter Preparing for maintenance To keep your Brushcutter in peak working condition and to help ensure the safe ty of personnel follow the ...

Page 16: ...ry Drive couplings Visually inspect if protectors are intact re place if necessary Grease clean the drive couplings and lubricate with new grease Grease fittings 10 cc per fitting Knives Visually inspect for cracks or breaks replace if necessary and torque bolts at 350 ft lb Nuts and Bolts Visually inspect cover and gear box bolts and adjust if necessary Hydraulic circuit Check hoses for cracks or...

Page 17: ...se type or equivalent to grease your Brushcutter This grease can be used in summer conditions Use EP1 grease type or equivalent to grease your Brushcutter This grease can be used in winter conditions The grease should have excellent water repulsion durability antirust capa bilities adhesive abilities and mechanical stability A grease gun adjusted to eject 2 cc 0 12 cubic in of grease per pump If y...

Page 18: ... the Brush cutter 4 Lubricate the Brushcutter according to its next required lubrication as deter mined by the Maintenance Schedule 5 Store the Brushcutter lying flat on a stable surface in a dry area avoid stor ing on grass damp or humid sufaces After Storage After storage and before operating the Brushcutter again follow these proce dures 1 With a rag and solvent remove remaining dirt oil and gr...

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