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  • Page 1 BATWING ® ROTARY CUTTER BW12...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you would like to receive a free Spanish language translation of the Safety Rules section of this Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a manual, plus a set of Spanish language safety decals, please contact your local Woods dealer. alguien que si lo lee para que le AVISO: traduzca las medidas de seguridad.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS BW12 Cutting Height (Varies with tire selection) 2 - 12" 144" (12') Cutting Width Overall Width 152" Transport Width 96" 35 - 65 Tractor HP Blade Spindle Blade Overlap 6" Number of Blades Left Spindle: CW; Right & Blade Rotation Center Spindles: CCW 7 ga Side Frame Thickness...

  • Page 5: Safety 5

    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. The 22-minute video can be viewed online for free at TheAEMStore, https://youtu.be/uEWXsDqhDq0 It reinforces the proper procedures to follow while operating your mowing...
  • Page 6 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)

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts ■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op- to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an erate equipment.

  • Page 8: Transportation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TRANSPORTATION ■ Make sure driveline guard tether chains are at- tached to the tractor and equipment as shown in the pamphlet that accompanies the drive- ■ Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over line.

  • Page 9: Operation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! OPERATION ■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. ■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden- ■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op- ly on slopes. erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing equipment.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! STORAGE ■ Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or ■ Before disconnecting and storing, follow these maintenance. instructions: ■ Make certain all movement of equipment com- •...

  • Page 11: Safety & Instructional Decals

    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.
  • Page 12 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 6 - PN 18866 7 - PN 15503 WARNING DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF n PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause equipment failure and personal injury.
  • Page 13 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 12 - PN 1004991 10 - PN 33347 13 - PN 1003751 14 - PN 18877 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: n Read Operator's Manual (available from dealer) and follow all safety precautions.

  • Page 14: 14 Operation

    OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine de- CAUTION pends on it being operated within the limitations as explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the ■...
  • Page 15 CV Driveline Turning Limits NOTICE ■ You must not exceed a turning angle of 80 de- grees at the head of the Constant Velocity driveline or damage will occur. 1. To check for potential excessive turn angle, discon- nect the driveline from tractor. 2.

  • Page 16: Tractor Operation

    Cutting Height (Normal Mowing) - Wings Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain and the material’s height, type, and density. NOTE: Cutter is adjusted at factory for wings to remain Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph. parallel to center frame through full range of cut.

  • Page 17: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING WARNING ■ Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up”...

  • Page 18: Storage

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Review and follow all safety rules and safety de- cal instructions on page 7 through page 13. Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged or illegible. Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor.

  • Page 19: Owner Service 19

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators BLOCKING METHOD who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. To minimize the potential hazards of working under- For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- neath the cutter, follow these procedures: tion in this manual.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    CD8105 Driveline U-joint 10 Hours Gearbox Daily Telescoping shaft 10 Hours Tongue pivot 40 Hours CD7538 CV body assembly 10 Hours Wheel yoke pivot 40 Hours (10 pumps minimum) Tailwheel spindle 20 Hours Driveline shield 10 Hours Turnbuckle 40 Hours Splined yoke 10 Hours Figure 6.

  • Page 21: Blades

    Seasonal Lubrication 1. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. 2. Raise cutter and block securely (see Figure 6). In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a more extensive application is recommended seasonally. 3. Align crossbar (24) with blade access hole in the cutter frame.

  • Page 22: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    Blade Sharpening SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT NOTICE (Figure 9) ■ When sharpening blades, grind the same The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gear- amount on each blade to maintain balance. box and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an Replace blades in pairs.

  • Page 23: Shielding Repair

    ■ Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of sion hose long enough to allow you to stand to the side missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint — not in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety of matching color (purchase from your Woods cage if available.

  • Page 24: 24 Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 25: Dealer Service 25

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Seal Replacement vice personnel. The repair described here requires (Figure 12) special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Permatex this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead ®...

  • Page 26: Seal Repair

    SEAL REPAIR NOTE: Make sure output gasket (10) and (11) are in place. Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement 6. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox.

  • Page 27: Gearbox Repair

    GEARBOX REPAIR 14. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves, nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat. (Figure 13) Resurface any damage with emery cloth. 15. Inspect housing and caps for cracks or other NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing damage.

  • Page 28: Splitter Gearbox Repair

    15. Check gearbox housing for leaks by plugging all Inspect Components holes except one. Apply 4 psi compressed air and 15. Inspect gears for broken teeth and wear. Some immerse the gearbox in water to verify that there wear is normal and will show on the loaded side are no leaks.
  • Page 29 17. Check gear backlash, backlash should be between 3. Remove gearbox from water and dry off. 0.006" and 0.016". You should not have to adjust for 4. Remove upper plug (3) on right side of housing. Add backlash. SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until it runs out side level 18.

  • Page 30: Crossbar Removal

    CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cut- ter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method page NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar.

  • Page 31: Crossbar Installation

    CROSSBAR INSTALLATION 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up out of 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface yoke. See Figure 18. rust, Loctite® and foreign material from hub, splined gearbox vertical shaft, and crossbar assembly.

  • Page 32: Servicing Tires Safely

    SERVICING TIRES SAFELY Used Aircraft Tires (Figure 21) WARNING ■ Explosive separa- tion of tire and rim parts cause serious injury or death. Release all air pressure before loosening bolts. CD1388 Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

  • Page 33: Assembly 33

    Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the ■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec- mal cutting conditions.
  • Page 34 This cutter is fully assembled and adjusted at the facto- 2. Remove the plug from side of cylinder. ry with a two hose hydraulic set-up. One hose operates 3. Install adapter (3) found in manual tube into cylinder. cut height adjustment. One hose operates wing angle. For tractors with only one available hydraulic outlet, fol- 4.

  • Page 35: Dealer Checklists 35

    DEALER CHECKLISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Show customer how to make adjustments and Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to select proper PTO speed. ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer.
  • Page 36 NOTES 36 Notes MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )

  • Page 37: Parts Index

    PARTS INDEX BATWING Rotary Cutter ® BW12 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY ......38 - 39 MAIN ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 38 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY CD8100B 38 Parts MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )
  • Page 39 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 10520RP Blade shim .0478 16231 Bolt, hex flange 5/16 NC x .50 GR5 13316 Compression spring 19024 Bolt, hex flange 5/8 NC x 1.75 GR5 13946RP Blade shim .0359 19025 Nut, hex flange 5/8 NC Dri-Loc patch 32603 Keyhole plate 24611...
  • Page 40 MAIN ASSEMBLY 40 Parts MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )
  • Page 41 MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 1285 * 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 8345 1.00 x 4.08 Pin hdls 23790 Swivel parking jack 24098A 1-1/4 Cyl srtk cntrl set 46605 1.00 x 4.08 Clevis pin 1039950 Adjustable link 1035089 3 x 6 Hyd cylinder 1038883 Seal kit for 1035089 1037983...
  • Page 42 WING ASSEMBLY 32 or 33 CD8101C PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1285 * 1/4 x 1-1/2 cotter pin 1009199 2.04 Pin/blade 2472 * 5/16 lock washer ZP 1018331 * 1-14 Slotted flanged nut 2615 * 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt ZP 1037979 Crossbar wing 3994...
  • Page 43 1035099 TONGUE ASSEMBLY CD8102 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1038050RP BW12 Tongue 28873 3/4ID 1-1/20D 1/4 Washer, thick 614163RP BW12 Level hitch 14069 * 1/2 NC x 3-1/4 HHCS 1038875 2.06 x 2.5 x 2.00 Sleeve 14139 * 5/16 NC Flanged lock nut HD ZP 1038085RP BW12 Catg 2 Clevis 11900 *...
  • Page 44 1038122 HOSE ASSEMBLY CD8106 Two hose set-up Single hose set-up (Shipped from factory) PART DESCRIPTION 11975 1/2 NPT Vent plug 312017 Swivel run tee 54315 1/2 NPTM 9/16 JICM Adapter 1038891 1/4NPTF 1/2NPTM Adapter rstr .06 1009496 9/16 JIC 9/16 JIC Adapter 1038123 Hose, 1/4 154 1/4NPT 9/16JICF 90 66511...
  • Page 45 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY Use Silicone Sealer Between Cap and Housing CD7690-1 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1038887 Gearbox repair 1:1.69 CW (Right) 1018331 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut Gearbox repair 1:1.69 CCW ----- Cotter pin 1038888 (Left and Center) 1018328 Output seal ----- Housing 1038357...
  • Page 46 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY CD6143A 46 Parts MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )
  • Page 47 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1038897 Complete splitter gearbox 1005308 Shaft 1-3/4-20 spline, wing 1005304 Oil seal ------- 3/8 Plug (not shown) 39251 Snap ring 20891 Bearing 1005305 Gear 39414 Bearing 1005306 Shim ------- Casting 57320 Snap ring 57318 Oil seal 1005307 Shim 1034979...
  • Page 48 CENTER DECK DRIVE ASSEMBLY CD8107 WING DRIVE ASSEMBLY 48 Parts MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )
  • Page 49 CV DRIVE ASSEMBLY CD7035C PART DESCRIPTION 1038051 Complete CV drive 19851 Slide lock repair kit 1032289 Yoke QD CV 1-3/8 - 6 1032290 CV U-Joint repair kit Cat 4 35E 1032291 CV Body with fitting 1038893 Yoke and shaft CV 1.31-20 spline 1024636 Drive shield bearing kit WALTERSCHEID...
  • Page 50 5-BOLT WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY STYLE A STYLE B Solid Tire & Rim Aircraft Tire & Rim CD6885 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Heavy hub assembly - Style A 1017067 Grease fitting 1017050 (includes items 2 through 15) 35317 Nut, lug 1/2 NF Hub assembly - Style B 603798 21"...
  • Page 51 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT PART DESCRIPTION Stroke control set for 1-1/4" cylinder 24098 rod (contains items 2 - 5) – – – – 1-1/2" Segment – – – – 1-1/4" Segment – – – – 1" Segment – – – – 3/4"...
  • Page 52 NOTES 52 Parts MAN1078 ( 07/18/2023 )

  • Page 53: Index 53

    INDEX ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION Cutting Height 15 Connecting Cutter to Tractor 14 Slip Clutch 22 Cutting Height Adjustment 15 CV Driveline Turning Limits 15 ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Connection 15 Dealer Set-Up Instructions 33 Interference Check 15 Install Driveline 33 Cutter Operation 16 Mowing Tips 16 DEALER CHECKLIST Pre-Operation Check List...

  • Page 54: 54 Appendix

    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.

  • Page 55: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations

    BOLT SIZE CHART NOTICE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE BOLT THREAD SIZES 5/16 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm METRIC BOLT THREAD SIZES ABBREVIATIONS AG ....Agriculture HT .
  • Page 56 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.

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