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ROTARY CUTTER DS12.50 / DS12.50Q DS1260 / DS1260Q DS1440 / DS1440Q DSO1260 / DSO1260Q MDS1260 / MDS1260Q MDS1440 / MDS1440Q Serial Number 1081498 & Above Also includes Service & Parts Information for Serial Number 1081497 & Below...
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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.
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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 Watch a Mower Safety Video Online The AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) offers a safety training video, Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices.
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Also, available from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers: A large variety of training materials (ideal for groups) are available for a nominal charge from AEM. Following is a partial list: Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English ● Contains: DVD & VHS (English) Guidebook for Rotary Mowers/Cutters (English) AEM Industrial/Agricultural Mower Safety Manual (English) AEM Agricultural Tractor Safety Manual (English)
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. ...
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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! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine N MOUNTED AND SEMI MOUNTED CUTTERS Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off is securely blocked or placed in lowest position and system pressure is released by operating 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) 8 - PN 18865 5 - PN 18864 WARNING DANGER FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. ROTATING DRIVELINE ...
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 10 - PN 1002940 AMBER FRONT REFLECTOR 9" DANG NGER 11 - PN 57123 RED REAR REFLECTOR 9" If shaft connection is visible, shield is missing. Replace shield before 12 - PN 1004114 operating equipment.
OPERATION Safety tow chain must be hooked-up to both the The operator is responsible for the safe operation of 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.
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5. Connect cutter driveline to tractor PTO shaft, The point at which the driveline can be connected making sure the spring-activated lock pin slides is the maximum turn that should be made. freely and is seated in tractor PTO splined groove. CONNECT CUTTER TO TRACTOR 6.
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There must be at least 4 inches of overlap. If the driveline is too short (less than 4" overlap) contact your Woods dealer for a longer drive. Figure 5. Determine Shield Length 16 Operation...
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4. Cut the shield to the overall dimension (Figure 6). length of 28-1/4" (718 mm) from attaching point center to center. Cutting height range is from 2" to 13". A hydraulic cylin- der or ratchet jack is available for cutting height adjust- ment.
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Adjust top link to provide 2 inches of clearance TRACTOR OPERATION between the break link (2) and the rear of the lift links. Use care when operating around tree limbs and other See Figure 8. This clearance will allow the cutter to low objects.
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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 2. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit. who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, Just placing jackstands underneath will not ensure your dealer has trained service technicians available. your safety.
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DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY Front U-Joint 10 hrs. Mid U-Joint 10 hrs. Carrier Bearing Block 40 hrs. Telescoping Shaft 10 hrs. Rear U-Joint 10 hrs. Rotating Drive Shield 10 hrs. Side Drive Yoke (2 Places) 40 hrs. (grease fitting located near outside gearbox) Gearbox (Check Oil Level) Daily Tailwheel Spindle...
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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.
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1. Flange yoke 2. Friction disc 3. Hub, 1-3/4" 20-spline 4. Drive plate 5. Drive plate - SN 6. Thrust plate 7. 12 mm x 115 mm GR8.8 HHCS 8. Compression spring 9. Flat washer 10. 12 mm x 1.25P Nylok lock nut 11.
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1. Complete drive 2. Inner connector yoke 3. Outer connector yoke 1-3/4 20-spline 5. Rubber disk 6. Shaped washer 7. Bushing, .63 ID 8. Hex head cap screw 9. M16 x 2.0 Lock nut 10. Grease fitting 11. 3/8 NC x 3/4 Square head set screw Figure 14.
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DECAL PN 1006348 ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of Figure 15. Split Rim Tire Servicing missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods CLEANING dealer). After Each Use ●...
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 The information in this section is written for dealer Seal Installation 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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Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Horizontal 8. Remove input bearing (7) by using a punch and seal (19) should be pressed flush with outside of hammer from outside of housing. housing. 9. Support housing in vise in a horizontal position. NOTE: Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal lip will 10.
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10. Secure snap ring (11) on input shaft (3) if not 16. Press in input oil seal (19), using tube of correct already secure. diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip. 11. Place gear (1) through top of housing and align 17.
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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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13. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves, 18. Remove gearbox from water and dry off with nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat. compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until Resurface any damage with emery cloth. it runs out of level hole in front cover.
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CROSSBAR Crossbar Removal 1. Access bottom side of cutter for crossbar removal. See BLOCKING METHOD, page 21. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, Figure 18) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar. 2.
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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 20. Crossbar Installation Crossbar Timing Crossbar must be re-timed anytime a crossbar or a side drive is disconnected.
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UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up out of yoke. See Figure 24. 1. Yoke 2. Cup and bearing 3. Snap ring 4. Journal cross Figure 22.
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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. Insert journal cross into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings. Insert another bearing cup directly across from first cup and press in as far as possible with hand pressure.
Assembly of the cutter is the responsibility of the 2. Place spring arm (11) and spring (12) on deck as Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner shown. Secure spring arm (11) to spring arm lugs completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for (on the cutter) using pin (14) and two cotter pins normal cutting conditions.
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3. Install optional stroke control kit (16) to cylinder 3. Attach SMV socket (18) with two carriage bolts (29) and lock nuts (30). rod. Stroke control kit is used to set cut height. Install SMV Emblem 4. Attach SMV emblem (20) to SMV bracket (19) using two round head cap screws (31) and hex 1.
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1. Tongue 2. H-Frame 3. Sleeve, 5/8 x 1 x 9/16 4. Cup washer 5. Safety chain 20. 1/2 NC Lock nut 6. Parking jack 21. 1/2 NC x 2 Hex head cap screw GR5 7. Clevis pin, 1/2 x 5-3/4 22.
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DS1260 & DS1440 Pull-Type Assembly 2. Secure drives together using cap screw (21) and lock nut (20). (Continued) 3. Attach tether chain on front half of driveline (8) to FRONT HALF (Figure 29) H-frame (2). Install Drive Shield & Hose Holder Install Tongue 1.
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1. CV Drive assembly 14. 1/2 NC x 3 Hex head cap screw GR5 2. H-Frame 15. 1/2 NC Lock nut 3. Sleeve, 5/8 x 1 x 9/16 16. 1/2 NC x 2 Hex head cap screw GR5 4. Cup washer 5/8 x 1-3/4 x 14 Ga 17.
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If using a cylinder other than the one supplied break links. Align break links with rear holes of A- by Woods, make sure a breather fitting is installed frame weldment (3) and secure together using cap in the cylinder rod end port. Use a restricter fitting screw (33), sleeve (6), and lock nut (34).
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1. Tailwheel 2. Rear A-frame link 3. Front A-frame assembly 4. Lower hitch pin 5. Drive 6. Sleeve .781 x 1.38 x 2.40 7. Break link 8. Sleeve 1-3/8 x 1-3/4 x 1-1/4 24. 5/8 NC x 5 Hex head cap screw GR5 9.
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Install SMV Emblem (Semi-Mounted) 3. Attach SMV socket (17) with two carriage bolts (28) and lock nuts (29). See Figure 32. 4. Attach SMV emblem (19) to SMV bracket (18) 1. Remove manual tube and hardware. using two round head cap screws (30) and hex nuts (31).
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If using a cylinder other than the one supplied 4. Secure hitch arms to hitch weldment (4) with flag by Woods, make sure a breather fitting is installed pins (14), washers (36), and cap screws (37). in the cylinder rod end port. Use a restricter fitting 5.
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1. Tailwheel 2. Left hitch arm 3. Right hitch arm 4. Hitch assembly 5. Lower hitch pin 6. Drive 7. 2-1/2 x 16 Hydraulic cylinder 8. SMV Mounting bracket 9. SMV Socket 10. SMV Bracket 11. Slow moving vehicle emblem 25.
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DS1260 & DS1440 - 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...
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DS1440 4. Left front belt bracket Figure 34. Rubber Belt Shielding Installation Assembly 49 MAN0571 (Rev. 6/15/2007)
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DS1260 DS1440 1. Front chain shield bracket 3. Left front chain shield bracket 2. Front chain shield bracket 4. Right front chain shield bracket 7. Pin, 52 to 54-chain 5. Center front chain shield bracket 9. 5/16 Chain, 6-link 6. Rear chain shield bracket 10.
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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PARTS INDEX Rotary Cutters DS1260, DS1440 & DSO1260 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY........54 - 55 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY FRONT HALF .
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DS1260 / DS1440 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 48 - Spanish safety decal set (Rev. 8/30/2013) 54 Parts MAN0571 (Rev. 6/15/2007)
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47 1024670 1.22 x 2.205 x .236 Washer 48 1036792 Spanish safety decal set ‡ For Serial Numbers 1081497 & before con- tact Woods Standard hardware, obtain locally HHCS Hex head cap screw (Rev. 8/30/2013) Parts 55 MAN0571 (Rev. 6/15/2007)
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3/16 x 1 Cotter pin 7035 1/2 Schedule 40 x 3.56 pipe ‡ For Serial Numbers 1081497 & before con- 3443 Hose holder tact Woods 39070 Sleeve, 1.02 x 1.38 x .62 † As required Clevis pin, 1 x 2-1/2 Standard hardware, obtain locally...
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DS1260 / DS1440 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY - REAR HALF REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 62484 SMV Socket 1022181 Tailwheel arm 19 1004251 SMV Bracket ----- Tire & hub (see page 75) 24611 Slow moving vehicle emblem 378 * 5/8 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 39385 Attitude rod - DS1260 -or- 6239 *...
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DS1260 / DS1440 PULL-TYPE - OPTIONAL CV MOUNTING ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 10 1011761 Shield 7035 1/2 Schedule 40 x 3.56 pipe 3443 Hose holder REF PART DESCRIPTION 13 1021377 CV H-Frame mounting base 1024175 CV Drive assembly - 540 RPM 3489 * 1/2 NC x 3 HHCS GR5 (see page 68) -or-...
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MDS1260 / MDS1440 MOUNTED CUTTER ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION ----- Tailwheel (see page 76) 1021373 Rear A-frame link - DS1260 -or- 1022180 Rear A-frame link - DS1440 1021350 Front A-frame assembly 39064 Lower hitch pin REF PART DESCRIPTION 57419 Drive 540 RPM - DS1260 8346 1 x 4-1/2 Headless pin (see page 74) -or-...
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DS1260 / DS1440 SEMI-MOUNTED CUTTER ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 24098 1-1/4 Stroke control kit (see page 81) ----- Tailwheel (see page 77) 16 1021369 SMV Mounting bracket 39064 Lower hitch pin 62484 SMV Socket 57419 Drive 540 RPM - DS1260 18 1004251 SMV Bracket (see page 74) -or-...
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DSO1260 ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION ----- Tailwheel (see page 77) 1021783 Left hitch arm 1021784 Right hitch arm 1021775 Hitch assembly 39064 Lower hitch pin 57422 Drive 540 RPM (see page 74) -or- 57425 Drive 1000 RPM (see page 74) 1022208 2-1/2 x 16 Hyd cyl, double-acting 1021369...
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DS1260 / DS1440 / DSO1260 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY NOTE: 1000 RPM GEARBOX SHOWN; GEAR (8) AND GEAR (19) ARE REVERSED ON 540 RPM GEARBOX. REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1002495 Complete 540 rpm 11 1002493 Bearing, cup & cone Gearbox assembly DS1260, 12 1002490 Housing, Gearbox input...
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WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY STYLE A STYLE B PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1017050 Heavy hub assembly - Style A 1017080F 22 x 6.6 x 10 Aircraft tire, rim & (includes items 2 through 15) hardware, foam filled - 5 bolt -or- 603798 Hub assembly - Style B 1017030...
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MDS1260 / MDS1440 MOUNTED TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 1009185 Tailwheel arm 15580 Tailwheel clevis 12577 4 x 8 Rim & laminated tire 15591 Wheel hub with cups (includes two of item 6) 15277 Wheel hub assembly (includes two of items 6, 7, 8) Bearing cup Bearing cone Seal for 1-1/2 shaft...
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DSO1260 / SMDS1260 / SMDS1440 SEMI-MOUNTED TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 25620 Caster yoke 19459 4 x 6.15 Friction disc 15076 Caster arm (includes items 6 & 7) 12881 Tailwheel cap washer 12889 3/32 x 1-9/16 OD O-Ring 11011 1-1/2 x 1-5/8 x 1-1/2 Bronze bushing 12296 * 1/4-28 Straight grease fitting 15/32L 4674...
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DS1260 / DS1440 BELT SHIELDING (STANDARD) DS1260/DSO1260 DS1440 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021386 Front belt bracket 1022193 Left front belt bracket 1021387 Front rubber deflector 1022194 Right front belt bracket 1021388 Rear band 1022195 Center front belt bracket 20973 * 22 3/8 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt GR5 1022196...
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DS1260 / DS1440 CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) DS1260/DSO1260 DS1440 REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021381 Front chain shield bracket 1022186 Left front chain shield bracket 1021384 Rear chain shield bracket 1022187 Right front chain shield bracket 1007856 Pin, 52 to 54 chain 1022188 Center front chain shield bracket 5498...
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3-1/2 x 8" STROKE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (OPTIONAL) REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 23543 Rod end housing, 1-1/4 bore 10475 Hydraulic cylinder complete, single acting (for pull-type & semi-mounted) 23546 Cylinder butt end -or- 923 * 1/4 x 1-3/4 Cotter pin 18725 Hydraulic cylinder complete, double 6698 *...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT (OPTIONAL) 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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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....
INDEX ASSEMBLY Category 2 Standard Hitch Category 3 Standard Hitch Dealer Set-Up Instructions Tractor Adjustments DS1260 & DS1440 All Models Pull-Type DS1260 & DS1440 Mounted or Semi-Mounted Cut- Hydraulic Connection Interference Check DS1260 & DS1440 Pull-Type Cutter Turning Limits for Optional CV Driveline DSO1260 Cutter Cutting Height Adjustment Dealer Set-up Instructions...
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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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