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ROTARY CUTTER
RC42.20
RC48.20
RC60.20
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  • Page 1 ROTARY CUTTER RC42.20 RC48.20 RC60.20 RC72.20...

  • 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........2 SPECIFICATIONS .

  • Page 4: Specifications

    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 traduzca las medidas de seguridad.

  • 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! ■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts spline groove.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Full chain shielding must be installed when op- ■ Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on erating in populated areas or other areas where slopes and rough terrain. thrown objects could injure people or damage property.

  • Page 9: Transportation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TRANSPORTATION ■ Your dealer can supply original equipment hy- draulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute ■ Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts parts may not meet original equipment specifi- to come to a complete stop.

  • Page 10: Safety & Instructional Decals

    If shaft connection is visible, shield Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegible. is missing. Replace shield before Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods operating equipment. 1004114 dealer, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
  • Page 11 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! PN 1006681 PN 33347 PN 15503 Safety 11 MAN1298 ( 08/01/2023 )

  • Page 12: 12 Operation

    OPERATION The intended use of this standard-duty cutter is for TRACTOR STABILITY grass and weed mowing and shredding applications. WARNING The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, ■...

  • Page 13: Driveline Attachment

    There must be at least 4 inches of engagement at the cutter’s lowest possible point of operation. If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. The driveline must not bottom out when raised to the maximum height possible.

  • Page 14: Shortening Driveline

    SHORTENING DRIVELINE 1. Move mower up and down to measure the shortest possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft. 2. Separate driveline into two halves and connect them to the tractor PTO and gearbox. 3. Place driveline halves parallel to one another to de- termine how much to shorten the driveline.

  • Page 15: Cutting Height Adjustment

    TRACTOR TOP LINK BREAK LINK 1.2 IN. LIFT ARMS TAILWHEEL HEIGHT TAILWHEEL ARM ADJUSTMENT BRACKET SIDE SKID GROUND CD8120 Figure 8. Cutting Height Adjustment 6. Adjust top link to provide 1.2" of clearance between CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT break link and rear lift arms. See Figure 8. The clear- ance will allow cutter to float over uneven terrain.

  • Page 16: Operating Technique

    OPERATING TECHNIQUE STORAGE 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the trac- WARNING tor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an emergency. ■ Keep children, bystanders and animals away 2.

  • Page 17: Owner Service 17

    OWNER SERVICE 2. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit. The information in this section is written for operators 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.

  • Page 18: Blade Servicing

    X = JACKSTAND PLACEMENT 1. Front U-joint ......8 hrs 2. Slip joint (apply grease to inner shaft) ......8 hrs 3. Rear U-joint ......8 hrs 4. Gearbox ......Daily 5. Tailwheel pivot tube ....8 hrs 6. Tailwheel ......8 hrs 7. Plastic shield bearings ..8 hrs CD8134 Figure 10.

  • Page 19: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    2. Insert blade pin through the blade (2). Blade should 6. Turn tractor off and remove key. swivel on blade pin; if it doesn’t, determine the 7. The friction lining plates should have “slipped”. cause and correct. Check the marks placed on the outer plates of the 3.

  • Page 20: Shielding Repair

    CLEANING After Each Use After Each Use ■ Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine. ■ Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts. ■ Replace any safety decals that are missing or CD8112-1 not readable.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting 21

    TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut lower in center Height of cutter lower Adjust cutter height and attitude of swath than at edge at rear or front so that cutter rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. Streaking conditions in swath Conditions too wet for mowing Allow grass to dry before mowing.

  • Page 22: 22 Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Seal Replacement vice personnel. The repair described here requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Permatex ® equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent.

  • Page 23: Seal Repair

    SEAL REPAIR 6. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug. (Figure 16) 7. Remove and replace any seal damaged in installation. Vertical Shaft Seal Repair Horizontal Seal Leak Repair 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox.

  • Page 24: Disassemble Gearbox

    DISASSEMBLE GEARBOX 4. Install shim (19) in output housing bore. Push output shaft and pinion (20), ball bearing (3) and retaining (Figure 16) ring (22) into housing until ball bearing (3) seats flat against the shim in housing socket. 1. Remove vent plug (24) of gearbox and pour out re- maining gear oil.

  • Page 25: Crossbar Removal

    CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cut- ter for crossbar removal. See OWNER SERVICE, page 18. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, Figure 16) or a small hydraulic jack to re- move the crossbar.

  • Page 26: Crossbar Installation

    CROSSBAR INSTALLATION UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface 1. Yoke rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, splined ® 2. Cup and bearing gearbox, vertical shaft, and crossbar as shown in Figure 19. 3. Snap ring 4.
  • Page 27 U-Joint Assembly 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 24 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.

  • Page 28: 28 Assembly

    Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the • This shielding is designed to reduce the risk Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com- of thrown objects. The mower deck and pro- pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal tective devices cannot prevent all objects cutting conditions.

  • Page 29: Disassemble Shipping Unit

    1. A-Frame bar 2. .75 x 1.25 x 3.0 Sleeve 3. Break link 4. Lift arm 5. .626 x 1.00 x 1.26 Sleeve 6. .33 mm Flat washer 7. Tailwheel 8. Rubber belting 9. Tailwheel bracket 10. Belting bar 11. 3/8 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt 12.

  • Page 30: Install Driveline

    INSTALL DRIVELINE Driveline Slip Clutch (Figure 29) NOTICE Select either the standard shear bolt or optional slip ■ A grade 8 bolt must be used to attach clutch clutch driveline. driveline to gearbox. Shear Bolt Driveline A new slip clutch, or one that has been in storage over the winter, may seize.

  • Page 31: Install Safety Shielding

    INSTALL SAFETY SHIELDING INSTALL OPTIONAL CHECK CHAINS Check chains are used to carry the front of cutter at a Chain Shielding (Optional) set height. DANGER 1. Thread check chains (2) through check chain brack- et (1). ■ Full chain shielding must be installed when op- 2.

  • Page 32: 32 Dealer Checklists

    DEALER CHECKLISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Show customer how to make adjustments. Inspect cutter thoroughly after assembly to make sure Describe the options available for this cutter and it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. explain their purpose.

  • Page 33: Parts Index

    PARTS INDEX Rotary Cutters RC42.20, RC48.20, RC60.20, RC72.20 MAIN ASSEMBLY ....... . . 34 - 35 GEARBOX/BLADE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 34 MAIN ASSEMBLY 34 Parts MAN1298 ( 08/01/2023 )
  • Page 35 MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION 1038319RP Rear band - RC42.20 1038327RP Rear band - RC48.20 Rear band - RC60.20 1037873RP 1037913RP Rear band - RC72.20 619571RP Tailwheel bracket 1037864RP A-frame bar 1037865RP Break link 619574RP Lift arm - RC42.20 619575RP Lift arm - RC48.20...
  • Page 36 5/8 NC Flange lock nut 1002048 Clutch shield 15668 * 1.15 x 1.85 x .281 Lock washer 1038330RP Crossbar assembly - RC42.20 15667 * 1-1/8 NF Jam nut 1037896RP Crossbar assembly - RC48.20 1018331 * 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut...
  • Page 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 22 23 8, 9 17, 18 CD8113 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1038350 Gearbox - RC42.20, RC48.20 1018328 Output seal 1038352 Gearbox - RC60.20 1018331 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut 1038351 Gearbox - RC72.20 ----- Cotter pin -----...
  • Page 38 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1037883 Complete driveline - RC42.20 1037884 Complete driveline - RC48.20, RC60.20 1037885 Complete driveline - RC72.20 1038360 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1038361 Cross & bearing kit 1038362 Outer cone fix ring...
  • Page 39 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY CD8118 PART DESCRIPTION 1038322 Complete drive - RC42.20 1038323 Complete drive - RC48.20, RC60.20 1038324 Complete drive - RC72.20 1038360 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1038361 Cross & bearing kit 1038362 Outer cone fix ring...
  • Page 40 FRONT AND REAR CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) CD8119 PART RC42.20 PART RC48.20 PART RC60.20 PART RC72.20 DESCRIPTION 1037930RP 1037934RP 1037938RP 1037942RP Right front chain plate 1037931RP 1037935RP 1037939RP 1037943RP Left front chain plate 1037932RP 1037936RP 1037940RP 1037944RP Right rear chain plate...
  • Page 41 CHECK CHAIN ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) CD9144 TO TRACTOR TOP LINK BRACKET PART DESCRIPTION 10521 Check chain assembly, complete 7906 Check chain bracket, lower 18048 3/8 chain, 32-link and check lug 2377 * 3/4 NC x 6 HHCS GR5 2371 * 3/4 NC hex lock nut 12274 * 5/8 NC x 2-1/4 HHCS GR5 3632 *...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 44 Index

    INDEX ASSEMBLY OPERATION Assemble Cutter 29 Adjustments Dealer Set-Up Instructions 28 Attitude 15 Disassemble Shipping Unit 29 Check Chains 15 Fill Gearbox 30 Cutting Height 15 Install Driveline 30 Shredding 15 Install Optional Check Chains 31 Attaching Cutter to Tractor Install Safety Shielding 31 Attachment 12 Quick Hitch 13...
  • Page 46 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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