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16 Owner Service
MAN0869 (04/13/2011)
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need
help, your dealer has trained service technicians avail-
able. For your protection, read and follow all safety
information in this manual.
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-
ment manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
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.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
By following a careful service and maintenance pro-
gram, you will prolong the life of your machine.
The service intervals recommended are based on nor-
mal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions
may require more frequent service.
Lubrication Information
1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
2. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
3. Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a
MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all loca-
tions unless otherwise noted. Be sure to clean fit-
tings thoroughly before attaching grease gun.
4. If grease fitting will not take grease, remove and
clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passage
way. Replace fitting if necessary.
5. Two good pumps of most grease guns is sufficient
when the lubrication schedule is followed.
Driveline Lubrication
1. Lubricate the driveline slip joint every 8 hours of
operation. Failure to maintain proper lubrication
could result in damage to u-joints, gearbox, and
driveline.
2. Lower snow blower to ground, disconnect driveline
from tractor PTO shaft, and slide halves apart. Do
not disconnect the halves from each other.
3. Apply a bead of grease completely around male
half where it meets female half. Slide drive halves
over each other several times to distribute grease.
CAUTION