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 RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Safety is a primary concern in the design and slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our spline groove.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Before performing any service or maintenance, (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Keep bystanders away from equipment. disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, ...
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe nents in any way.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - Serial Number Plate 2 - PN 18868 3 - PN 18866 5 - P0021 4 - PN 18864 8 Safety MAN1249 (2/28/2018)
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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.
OPERATION ARNING The RT rotary tiller is designed for completion of plow- ing operations and seedbed preparation. It breaks up clods, levels the soil surface, destroys weeds, and Before dismounting power unit or performing mixes in fertilizer. Refer to the information in this man- any service or maintenance, follow these steps: ual for the specifications, parts, assemblies, and disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point...
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If the driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. If the driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline.
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7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive. 8. File and clean the cut ends of both drive halves. Ensure the drive halves slide smoothly together. Do not run the tractor if proper driveline engagement cannot be obtained through these methods. Connect the driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the spring-activated locking collar slides freely and 38.1mm...
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First Pass Hole Depth 0.0mm (0”) 25.4mm (1”) 50.8mm (2”) 76.2mm (3”) 101.6mm (4”) Figure 8. Tiller Depth Adjustment NOTE: Tillage depth is dependent on ground hard- ness, tractor speed, skid shoe setting, and tractor hitch adjustment. Multiple passes may be neces- sary to achieve tillage depth.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE Rear Shield Adjustment ARNING The rotary tiller tailgate can be adjusted to control the tilth of the soil. The finest finish is achieved with the tailgate at the lowest adjustment. As the tailgate is Only engage power when equipment is at raised, or adjusted up, the finish of the soil will become ground operating level.
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drivelines, repair and replace bearings before ___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS CAB and seat operating. belt are in good condition. Keep seat belt securely fastened during operation. ___ Do not allow riders. ___ Check to be sure gear lube runs out of the small ___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking col- check plug on the side of each gearbox.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- your dealer has trained service technicians available.
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LUBRICATION INFORMATION 2. Support rotor shaft with blocking or strap so that bearing assembly does not support weight of rotor. 1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around 3. Remove 1/2” flange lock nuts from bearing cover, parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. gasket and external snap ring from shaft.
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Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of 10. If excessive slippage continues, check lining plates missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of for excessive wear. They are 3.0mm (.12") thick for matching color (purchase from your Woods the RT42.360 and RT48.30 tillers and 3.6mm (.14”)
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Blade Installation Four Blade Installation 1. Remove any burrs on flanges generated from blades 5. Rotate blade backwards until blade profile is seated that have slipped. on flange embossments in the flange pockets. 2. Start blade assembly with first blade installed next to 6.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged. Check control lever or tractor manual for resetting PTO. Clutch friction discs worn. Check and replace. Obstruction between rotor and frame. Check and clear obstruction. Gearbox damaged. Check that output shaft rotates.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Leakage can occur at the horizontal gaskets and shaft vice personnel. The repair described here requires seals. These can be repaired without removing the special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly gearbox from the tiller.
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Input Shaft Repair Universal Joint Repair 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline and driveline 1. Yoke shield from the gearbox. 2. Cup and bearing 2. Remove drain plug and drain gear lube from the 3. Snap ring gearbox. 4. Journal cross 3.
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3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 20 and tap U-Joint Assembly on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
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Assembly of this rotary tiller is the responsibility of the 6. Remove loose nails from boards and dispose of WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner crate according to local codes. completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- mal conditions.
2472 5/16 Lock washer 1043901 Right mast plate 44638 1/4 Proof coil chain, 16 link 1043902 Left mast plate 14139 5/16 NC Flange nut 33661 Cat 1 mounting pin 3379 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS 1002048 Clutch shield 6100 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS 104236x Drive assembly, complete 25475 1/2 NC x 1 HHCS 1043920 Gearbox mount...
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DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST ___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning and the need to keep them in place and in good (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) condition. Emphasize the increased safety haz- ards when instructions are not followed. Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the ___ Point out all guards and shields.
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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BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 5/16 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AG...............Agriculture MPa ............Mega Pascal ASABE ....American Society of Agricultural & N ..............
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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.