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TM
BRUSHBULL
ROTARY CUTTER
BB600X
BB720X
BB840X
BB840XP
Serial Number 1127329 & Above
MAN0654
(Rev. 07/09/2010)
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 3-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category I / II Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2" - 12" Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Number of Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Never allow children or untrained persons to efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped operate equipment. out by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of PREPARATION equipment, hazard control and accident preven- Check tha
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. Inspect chain, rubber, or steel band shielding Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from before each use. Replace if damaged. equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts. Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! imum transport speed. Doing so could result in: Make certain all movement of equipment com- ponents has stopped before approaching for ser- � Loss of control of the implement and tractor vice. � Reduced or no ability to stop during braking � Implement tire failure Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened. � Damage to the implement or its components. Do not handle blades with ba
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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 12 - PN 57123 RED REFLECTOR 9" 8 - PN1006682 DANGER DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE ROTATING BLADES AND CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is KEEP AWAY! running. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT - Before mowing, clear area of objects that may
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 3 - PN1006681 PN1006348 (See Figure 16) EXPLOSION WARNING WARNING HAZARD RELEASE ALL AIR PRESSURE BEFORE LOOSENING BOLTS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MAX. SPEED: 20 MPH, MAX. WEIGHT: 4000 LBS., MAX. AIR PRESSURE: 40 PSI. CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD Be extremely careful handling various parts of the machine. 11 - PN18864 They are heavy and hands, finge
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28-1/4" SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 6 - PN 19924 (PULL-TYPE ONLY) WARNING Check for leaks with cardboard; never use hand. Before loosening fittings: lower load, release pressure, and be sure oil is cool. Consult physician immediately if skin penetration occurs. 19924-B 7 - PN 1004991 (PULL-TYPE ONLY) TRANSPORT LOCK WARNING AND CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS RAISED CUTTER CAN DROP AND CRUSH Cutte ers must
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OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of TRACTOR STABILITY the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 7 to page A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment 12. Be sure to complete the Pre-Operation check list weight must be on the tractor front wheels when on 19 before operating this Cutter. attachments
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8. Raise cutter to transport position and adjust tractor top link until cutter is level in this position. CD7331-1 1. Tractor top link 2. Cutter top link attachment point 5. Hitch pin 1. Tractor top link Figure 2. Cutter to Tractor Connection 2. Cutter top link attachment point 3. Floating link QUICK HITCH SET-UP AND TOP LINK 5. Category I & II cutter hitch pin ADJUSTMENT 6. Brace arm 7. A-frame arm NOTICE 8. Quick-Hitch 9. Rear lug ■ Avoid contact with driveline when raising cut- 10. Brace
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5. Cut the shield to the overall dimension. Shortening Driveline NOTICE ■ If attaching with quick hitch, the distance between the tractor PTO and gearbox input shaft will increase. Please follow the steps as you would for a 3-point hitch to insure proper engagement. 1. Move cutter up and down to get the shortest possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft. 2. Separate driveline into two halves and connect them to the tractor PTO and gearbox. DP4 3. Place driveline halve
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mately 11.5" below the deck. To check cutting DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE CHECK height, do the following: 1. Check for clearance between driveline and cutter a) Place a straight edge along top edge of deck. deck. b) Select a cutting height; as an example, for an 2. Slowly lift cutter and observe driveline. If clearance approximate cutting height of 3", set the center of between driveline and cutter deck is less than 1 the deck 14.5" above the ground: inch, shorten top link or limit upper travel of l
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To Remove: Hydraulic Connection 1. Inspect hydraulic hoses to ensure they are in good Hold driveline into position, pull locking collar back, and condition. slide driveline off tractor PTO shaft. 2. Clean the fittings before connecting them to the tractor hydraulic ports. 3. Attach the hydraulic hose from the cutter to the tractor. 4. Route the hose through the hose holder on H- frame and be sure the hose can slide freely in the holder. Do not allow hose slack to drag on the ground or become ca
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Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with DRIVELINE ADJUSTMENT replacement fiber disc. The slip clutch is designed BB840XP (PULL-TYPE) to slip when excessive torsional loads occur. With the cutting height established, adjust the driveline 3. Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground carrier bearings in the H-frames so that the front drive- speed to provide a clean cut without lugging the line is parallel to the ground with cutter in cutting posi- tractor engine. Use a slow grou
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___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counter- (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) clockwise rotation. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Check that shields and guards are properly decal instructions on page 7 through page 12. installed and in good condition. Replace if ___ Check that equipment is properly and securely damaged. attached to tractor. ___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and ___ Make sure
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators 4. The working surface must be level and solid to who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, support the weight on the jackstands. Make sure your dealer has trained service technicians available. jackstands are stable, both top and bottom. Make For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- sure cutter is approximately level. tion in this manual. 5. With full cutter weight lowered onto jackstands, test b
