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TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.
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 .
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DVD Format - DVD01052 Safety Video Name: ________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Mower/Cutter Model: ______________________ Serial #: ________________________ Send to: ATTENTION: DEALER SERVICES WOODS EQUIPMENT COMPANY PO BOX 1000 OREGON IL 61061-1000 6 Safety Safety Video Order Form (Rev. 2/6/2006)
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! PREPARATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our Check that all hardware is properly installed. efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Always tighten to torque chart specifications out by an operator’s single careless act.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not operate or transport equipment while (Safety Rules continued from previous page) under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Remove accumulated debris from this equip- ment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard. ...
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective (Safety Rules continued from previous page) equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; TRANSPORTATION and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. The maximum transport speed for towed and ...
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! N MOUNTED AND SEMI MOUNTED CUTTERS (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off is securely blocked or placed in lowest position ground.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods 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.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) 6 - PN 15503 5 - PN 1003751 7 - PN 18865 8 - PN 18864 9a - PN 18866 540 RPM -OR- 9b - PN 15922...
OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of Safety tow chain must be hooked-up to both the the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. implement and tractor during operation or trans- Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, port.
5. Connect cutter driveline to tractor PTO shaft, CONNECT CUTTER TO TRACTOR making sure the spring-activated lock pin slides (MOUNTED DS8.50 & DS10.50 & SEMI- freely and is seated in tractor PTO splined groove. MOUNTED DSO8.50 & DSO10.50) 6. Remove parking jack from the tongue and attach it Tractor Adjustments to the storage post on the front of the cutter.
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3-point arm motion during side shift. DRIVELINE ADJUSTMENT (MOUNTED DS8.50 & DS10.50 & SEMI- MOUNTED DSO8.50 & DSO10.50) Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch (or quick hitch if available). Do not attach driveline at this time.
4. Cut the shield to the overall dimension (Figure 6). Cutting height range is from 2" to 12". When selecting a cutting height, you should consider the area of operation. If the ground is rolling and has mounds the blades could contact, set the cutting height accordingly.
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (PULL-TYPE) Only use a tractor with a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Securely fasten seat belt before starting tractor. Normal Mowing The cutter is operated with tractor controls. Engage the For the most economical power use and best cutting PTO at a low rpm to prevent excessive loads on the results, the cutter should be from 1/2"...
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Cutter Operation imum transport speed. Doing so could result in: • Loss of control of the implement and tractor When beginning operation of the cutter, make sure that • Reduced or no ability to stop during braking all persons are in a safe location. Slowly move into the material with the tractor PTO set at 540 rpm (1000 rpm •...
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured. (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi- ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged. decal instructions on pages 7 through 13.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators 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.
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BLADE SERVICING 2. Insert blade pin through the blade (9). Blade should swivel on blade pin; if it doesn’t, determine Removing Blades (Figure 11) the cause and correct. 3. Align crossbar (8) with blade access hole in cutter NOTICE ® frame.
Belleville Spring Clutch (DS8.50 Pull-Type and SHIELDING REPAIR DS8.50 3-Point Mounted Models) ANGER 1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key. 2. Remove driveline from tractor PTO. Full chain or rubber shielding is required for all 3. Loosen six 12 mm cap screws (6) to remove all non-agricultural mowing.
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Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, dam- missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of aged rims, or missing lug bolts and nuts. matching color (purchase from your Woods Never remove split rim assembly hardware (A) with the dealer).
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Does not cut Dull blades Sharpen blades. Worn or broken blades Replace blades. (Replace in pairs only.) Incorrect PTO speed Set at rated PTO speed. Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed. Drive not functioning (blades do Check drive shaft connection.
DEALER SERVICE Seal Installation The information in this section is written for dealer service personnel. The repair described here requires NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly improperly installed seal will leak. equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in 1.
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7. Remove snap ring (10) and shim (13) from front of Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Horizontal seal (19) should be pressed flush with outside of housing (2). housing. 8. Remove input bearing (7) by using a punch and NOTE: Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal lip will hammer from outside of housing.
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9. Press bearing (7) into the housing, using a round 15. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" tube of the correct diameter and a hand press. and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the Secure with shim (13) and snap ring (10). backlash.
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7. Spacer 8. Gear 16T M8 (540 rpm) 8. Gear 22T M8 (1000 rpm) 10 Cap screw, M10 x 25 1. Input shaft 11. Bearing, cup & cone 2. Oil seal, metric 50 x 90 x 10 12. Housing, Gearbox Input 17.
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7. M16 x 2.0P x 90 mm HHCS 8. M16 x 2.0P Lock nut 9. M 8 x 1.0P Grease fitting A. Complete Flex Coupler Drive, DS8.50 B. Complete Flex Coupler Drive, DS10.50 A. Complete Flex Coupler Drive, DSO8.50 Rt B.
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3. Remove cotter pin (34) and castle nut (33) from The drives between the center and side gearboxes bottom of crossbar. contain rubber shock-absorbing discs. To service or remove the side drives or remove a gearbox, the 4. Refer to Figure 18. Attach a clevis (1) to each end flexible coupling must be disassembled.
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Crossbar Installation 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface rust, and foreign material from hub, splined gearbox vertical shaft, and crossbar. See Figure Figure 19. Typical Crossbar and Gearbox Shaft 2. Install crossbar (2) on splined shaft. See Figure 20. Install nut (3).
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Crossbar Timing 2. The right crossbar will be at right angles to the front of the cutter. Crossbar must be re-timed anytime a crossbar or a 3. Measure from the front of the cutter to the blade pin side drive is disconnected. on left crossbar.
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4. Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 26 and tap on yoke to remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift and hammer. U-Joint Assembly 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Install Tongue 1. Remove lower hitch pins (2) and klik pins (3) from These instructions are for the assembly of the DS8.50 mast plates. and DS10.50 mounted and pull-type cutters as well as 2. Align tongue assembly (1) between mast plates the DSO8.50 and DSO10.50 semi-mounted cutters.
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DS8.50 & DS10.50 3-POINT MOUNTED NOTE: Break links must rest on top of rear spacer sleeve (6). CUTTER 5. Place sleeve (5) between front holes of break links. (See Figure 29) Align with rear holes of A-Frame assembly (1) and...
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DSO8.50 & DSO10.50 3-POINT MOUNTED 6. Install reducer busing (17) and restricter swivel (18) in ports at each end of cylinder. Position elbow CUTTER to point toward front of cutter. (Figure 30) 7. Connect hoses (14) to elbows. Place jackstands under cutter to raise it off the ground 8.
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1. Hitch assembly 18. Hydraulic restricter elbow fitting 2. Left hitch arm 19. Hydraulic restricter fitting 3. Right hitch arm 20. Male quick coupler 4. 1.50 x 8.02 Flag pin 21. 1 x 2.72 Clevis pin 5. SMV bracket 22. Split bushing 6.
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ALL MODELS INSTALL CHAIN OR RUBBER SHIELDING ANGER FILL GEARBOXES NOTICE Full chain or rubber shielding must be installed ■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to when operating in populated areas or other areas delivery to customer, make sure gearbox is filled where thrown objects could injure people or dam- only half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5 age property.
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Optional Chain Shielding 1. Install front chain shielding to the front of the frame using cap screws (6) and lock nuts (8). (See Figure 32) 2. Attach rear chain shielding to the rear of the frame The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for installation when you receive them.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY Inspect cutter thoroughly after assembly to make sure ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. Describe the options available for this cutter and The following check list is a reminder of points to explain their purpose.
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WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1017050 Heavy hub assembly 1039976F 25 x 8 - 14 Severe duty ag tire, rim & hardware, foam filled - 5 bolt -or- (includes items 1 through 15) 1017034 Heavy wheel hub with cups 1017030 29 x 9 x 15 Aircraft tire, (includes items 6, 7, 14)
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DSO8.50 / DSO10.50 TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1043014 Caster yoke 5/8 NC x 5-1/2 HHCS, GR5 1041000 Hub (Includes items 16 - 20) 19025 5/8 NC Flange lock nut 1017040 6.00 x 9 Solid tire, rim & hardware 7069 Bearing cup (See page 63)
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DS8.50 / DSO8.50 / DS10.50 / DSO10.50 BELT SHIELDING (STANDARD) DS8.50 / DSO8.50 DS10.50 / DSO10.50 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1042751 Front rubber deflector 1042264 Front rubber deflector 1043016 Front belt bracket 1043018 Front belt bracket 1043017 Rear band...
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DS8.50 / DSO8.50 / DS10.50 / DSO10.50 CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) DS8.50 / DSO8.50 DS10.50 / DSO10.50 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1043020 Front chain bracket 1043022 Front chain bracket 1043021 Rear chain bracket 1043023 Rear chain bracket 5496 A/R 5/16 - 7 Link chain...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT REF PART DESCRIPTION 24098 Stroke control set for 1-1/4" cylin- der rod (contains items 2 - 5) – – – – 1-1/2" Segment – – – – 1-1/4" Segment – – – – 1" Segment –...
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BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
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The limited warranty covers any defects in the material and/or workmanship. Following the proper, recommended installation by an authorized Woods Dealer and normal use of a Woods mounting and backhoe or loader, if a tractor incurs damage resulting from the attachment, Woods will cover the existing tractor warranty in the event the manufacturer voids its tractor warranty because of the attachment.
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Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respec- tive companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.