Woods Equipment ST500 Snow Blower User Manual


 
10 Assembly
12030809 (Rev. 1/2/2007)
Storage
Do not operate power unit with attachment
removed. Attachment is required for power unit
stability.
Wood blocks can be used to support the rear of the
snowthrower deck when not attached to the tractor.
Raise snowthrower deck to it's highest height to pro-
vide the necessary clearance for installing blocks.
Lower rear of snowthrower on blocks to take the weight
off of the snowthrower lift components.
Disconnect PTO driveline, lift mounts (27 & 28) and
spring-loaded mount pins (63). See Figure 1.
Open tractor hydrostat dump valves so that tractor can
be maneuvered away from snowthrower. Refer to Fig-
ure 2.
Figure 2. Dump Valve
CLEANING
After Each Use
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST
Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to
ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the
customer.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
___ Check that all cotter pins and safety pins are
properly installed. Replace if damaged
___ Check and grease all lubrication points.
DELIVERY CHECK LIST
(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Show customer how to make adjustments.
___ Show customer how to make sure driveline is
properly installed and that spring-activated lock-
ing pin or collar slides freely and is seated in
groove on tractor PTO shaft.
___ Explain to customer the potential crushing haz-
ards of going underneath raised equipment.
Instruct customer that service work does not
require going underneath unit and never to do so.
___ Make customer aware of optional equipment
available so that customer can make proper
choices as required.
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1. Dump valve lever
2. Dump valve lever lock-up