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MOW’N MACHINE CZ2048K 872298G 20HP KAW W/48” SIDE DISCHARGE (S/N 000050 AND ABOVE) CZ2252K 872299G 22HP KAW W/52” SIDE DISCHARGE (S/N 000050 AND ABOVE) CZ2361B 872404G 23HP B&S W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE (S/N 000050 AND ABOVE) CZ2461K 872405G 24HP KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE...
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of The engine exhaust from this product its constituents are known to the State contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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Operator’s Manual. If using the mail-in form, the dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to register the product does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.
These words appear in this Any Woods product that is altered, modified or manual and on the safety labels attached to Woods changed in any manner not specifically authorized machines. For your safety and the safety of others, after original manufacture–including the addition of...
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SAFETY WOODS PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification.
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SAFETY WOODS Machine preparation OPERATING SAFELY In general Check operator presence interlock system and brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
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SAFETY WOODS Starting Interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this manual Before leaving the operator's position: or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - Set the parking brake.
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SAFETY WOODS MANEUVERING SAFELY In general Use extra care with grass catchers or other Slow down before turning. attachments. These can change the stability of Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely the machine. necessary. Always look behind and down Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs etc.
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SAFETY WOODS WARNING Blades MAINTENANCE SAFETY Mower blades are sharp and In general can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove ob- schedule and instructions for maximum safety structions with care. Wrap the and best mowing results.
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SAFETY WOODS JUMP STARTING BATTERY WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. serious injury or death. Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories on both machines.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS WOODS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Sockets: 1/2”, 15/16 Wrenches: 18mm, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16” Tire pressure gauge NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS WOODS 4. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top off with the correct oil if necessary. Use 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. See engine operation manual for specified motor oil viscosity.
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LABELS WOODS BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual & labels. DECAL IS LOCATED UNDER FOOTPLATE - Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF.
CONTROLS WOODS KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START.
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CONTROLS WOODS FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (U) The fuel tank selector valve is located behind the seat. The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
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CONTROLS WOODS Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
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CONTROLS WOODS PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST WOODS PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, good condition.
OPERATION WOODS FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. To start the engine: - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. - The PTO switch must be OFF.
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OPERATION WOODS OPERATING NOTES DRIVING 1. With the PTO disengaged, move the parking - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the brake to OFF. PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock.
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OPERATION WOODS CUTTING DANGER 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. Sit in the seat. Start the engine. ROTATING BLADES – KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO –...
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(A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized WOODS, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
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MAINTENANCE WOODS LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-3) with grease: 1. Deck lift lever (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 3. Pull arms (2 points located at the front of the cutterdeck) 4. Caster wheel pivots (2 points)
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MAINTENANCE WOODS ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J. Lay hose assembly over the frame edge or through the frame cutout, which ever is most convenient.
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MAINTENANCE WOODS AIR CLEANER Clean and replace the air cleaner element as speci- fied in the service chart. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust may indicate a dirty air cleaner. 1. Unclamp end cover C and remove existing cleaner element A.
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MAINTENANCE WOODS ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en- gine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen V. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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WOODS TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. WOODS, Inc. recommends returning the machine to your authorized WOODS, Inc. dealer for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.
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Inspect blades before sharpening. Replace bent or cracked blades. Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use WOODS, Inc.blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.
ADJUSTMENTS WOODS DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
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ADJUSTMENTS WOODS PARKING BRAKE FOR 36", 48", AND 52" MODELS NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma- chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON.
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ADJUSTMENTS WOODS PARKING BRAKE FOR 61" MODELS NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma- chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON.
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ADJUSTMENTS WOODS HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUST- MENTS A turnbuckle style hydro stat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jack stands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks.
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ADJUSTMENTS WOODS ARM REST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove acorn nuts 1, plastic washers 2, arm rest 3 and second set of plastic washers 4. 2. Adjust carriage bolts 5 to desired height A, B, or C by pushingg on the carriage bolts 5 until they...
BELT REPLACEMENT WOODS NOTE: Always use WOODS. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. WOODS, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove floorplate. 2. Set the cutterdeck in a middle height-of-cut posi- tion.
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BELT REPLACEMENT WOODS NOTE: Always use WOODS, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. WOODS, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement).
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WHAT WOODS WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS: WOODS’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at WOODS’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the product if the product is defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered, routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.
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Without limiting the foregoing, WOODS shall not be liable for any damages relating to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or goodwill; (ii) any expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental;...