Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces...
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 Free Mower Safety Video Fill out and return the order form and we will send you a FREE VHS or DVD video outlining Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices .
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DVD Format - DVD01052 Safety Video Name: ________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Mower/Cutter Model: ______________________ Serial #: ________________________ Send to: ATTENTION: DEALER SERVICES WOODS EQUIPMENT COMPANY PO BOX 1000 OREGON IL 61061-1000 6 Safety Safety Video Order Form (Rev. 2/6/2006)
TACT A PHY SI CIAN IMM ED IAT ELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. Inspect chain shielding before each use. Replace if damaged. Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment. (Safety Rules continued on next page) Safety 7 TS1680 Safety Rules (6/29/2007)
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28-1/4" (718 mm) from attaching point center to center. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property. (Safety Rules continued on next page) (Rev. 8/30/2013) 8 Safety TS1680 Safety Rules (6/29/2007)
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(Safety Rules continued on next page) (Rev. 8/30/2013) Safety 9 TS1680 Safety Rules (6/29/2007)
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Disconnect hydraulic Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off lines to optional cylinder. Disconnect driveline and ground. Raise cutter with 3-point hitch. Place secure up off the ground. 10 Safety TS1680 Safety Rules (6/29/2007)
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" 12 - PN 1004114 11 - PN 57123 RED REAR REFLECTOR 9" DANG NGER 19 - PN 20034034 RED / ORANGE FLUORESCENT 2" X 9" If shaft connection is visible, shield is missing.
OPERATION port. A loose, dragging chain could be struck by The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the blades causing serious injury. the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
6. Remove parking jack from the tongue and attach it CONNECT CUTTER TO TRACTOR to the storage post on the front of the cutter. (MOUNTED) 7. Adjust H-frame bearing height so that the front Tractor Adjustments driveline is parallel to the ground. Secure with 1/2 x 5-3/4 clevis pin and 3/16 x 1 cotter pin.
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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 4. Cut the shield to the overall dimension (Figure 6).
5. Place the cutoff portion of the shield against the 1. Cutter end of the shaft and use it as a guide. Mark and cut the shaft. See Figure 7. 2. Break link 3. Tractor top link 6. Repeat step 5 for other half of drive. 7.
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (PULL-TYPE) TRACTOR OPERATION Use care when operating around tree limbs and other Normal Mowing low objects. For the most economical power use and best cutting Use care and reduce ground speed on rough terrain. results, the cutter should be from 1/2" to 3/4" higher at Always watch for hidden hazards.
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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 •...
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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 The working surface must be level and solid to who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, support the weight on the jackstands. Make sure your dealer has trained service technicians available. jackstands are stable, both top and bottom.
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BLADE SERVICING NOTE: Always replace or sharpen both blades at the same time. Removing Blades (Figure 11) 1. Inspect blade bolt (1) and bushing (4) for nicks or gouges. Replace blade bolt if any defects are NOTICE found, Always replace lock nut (5) when changing ■...
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 Seal Installation The information in this section is written for dealer 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 this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead 1.
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8. Remove input bearing (2) by using a punch and Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Horizontal seal (3) 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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Torque bolts to 300 lbs-ft. and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the 2. Attach crossbar (Crossbar Installation, page 35). backlash. 1a. Crown gear, 21T (TS1680) 1b. Crown gear, 22T (TS1680Q) 2. Input bearing 3. Oil seal (Horizontal shaft) 4.
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M10 x 1.5P x 30 mm HHCS Cover Bearing, cup & cone Shim, 45.3 x 65.3 7a. Gear pinion (TS1680) 7b. Gear crown (TS1680Q) Castle nut, M36 x 3 Shim, 70.3 x 84.7 10. Shim, 50.3 x 70.3 11. Bearing, cup & cone 12.
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Disassemble Gearbox 2. Wash housing and all components thoroughly. (Figure 15) Select a clean area for gearbox assembly. Replace 1. Remove dipstick plug from top of gearbox and all seals, bearings and gaskets. All parts must be siphon gear lube from housing. clean and lightly oiled before reassembly.
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NOTE: Crossbar must be re-timed anytime a crossbar immerse the gearbox in water to verify that there are no leaks. or a side drive is disconnected. (See page 36.) 23. Remove gearbox from water and dry off with CROSSBAR compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until level is between rings of dipstick (26) with dipstick Crossbar Removal seated.
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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 19. Typical Crossbar and Gearbox Shaft 2. Install crossbar (2) on splined shaft. See Figure 20. Install nut (3).
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Figure 21. Crossbar Timing - Bottom View Crossbar Timing Crossbar must be re-timed anytime a crossbar or a side drive is disconnected. 1. To re-time crossbars, position bars as shown in Figure 21. 2. The center crossbar will be at right angles to the front of the cutter.
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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.
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Install Attitude Rod Slide attitude rod (3) under right spindle driveline and These instructions are for the assembly of the TS1680 through pivot block on the tailwheel. Loosely install mounted and pull-type cutter. Many of the procedures sleeve (4), washer (22) and two hex nuts (23).
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If using a cylinder other than the one supplied NOTE: Break links must rest on top of rear spacer by Woods, make sure a breather fitting is installed sleeve (9). in the cylinder rod end port. Use a restricter fitting in the base end port to dampen the cutter lowering action.
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40. 1/4 NC x 1/2 Round head screw 14. 1/4 x 1/4 90° Elbow with 1/16 41. 1/4 NC Nut restricter 28. 1/2 NC x 3 HHCS 42. 1 x 5 Headless pin Figure 30. TS1680 Mounted Cutter Assembly (Rev. 1/25/2008) Assembly 43 MAN0577 (6/26/2007)
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Center Gearbox carriage bolts (9) and lock nuts (10). 1. Make sure dipstick vent hole is clear. 9. 3/8 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt 10. 3/8 NC Flange lock nut Figure 31. TS1680 Chain Shielding Installation 44 Assembly MAN0577 (6/29/2007)
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1. Left light assembly (not shown) 2. Right light assembly (not shown) 3. Light bracket 4. Electronic module 5. 7" Tie strap 6. #10 x 1/2 Self-tapping screw 7. 1/4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 8. 1/4 Lock nut 9. 3/8 NC x 4 HHCS GR5 10.
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INSTALL SHREDDER KIT (OPTIONAL) 4. Attach two stationary blades (3) to blade holder using cap screws (7) and lock nuts (8). 1. Remove nut (9) and spacer (10) from blade pin 5. Attach plate (4) and two stationary blades (3) to link (11).
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Figure 35. Stationary Blade Positions for 1000 RPM and 540 RPM Models Assembly 47 MAN0577 (6/26/2007)
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 TS1680 Rotary Cutter MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY........50 - 51 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY FRONT HALF .
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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 18 - Complete Decal Set 19 - English Safety Decal Set 43 - Spanish Safety Decal Set 50 Parts (Rev. 8/30/2013) MAN0577 (6/29/2007)
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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021420 Tailwheel weldment 18 1024798 Complete decal set Outer gearbox - 540 RPM (page 60) 1024795 19 1024799 English safety decal set -or- 39141 1 NC x 12 HHCS GR5 Outer gearbox - 1000 RPM (page 60) 1024797 34279 1 NC Lock nut...
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PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY - FRONT HALF 52 Parts MAN0577 (6/29/2007)
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PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY - FRONT HALF REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 1026245 Tongue Clevis pin, 1 x 2-1/2 1021377 CV H-frame mounting base 39070 Sleeve, 1.02 x 1.38 x .62 1021452 H-Frame 3489 1/2 NC x 3 HHCS GR5 23790 Parking jack 1/2 NC Lock nut 19407...
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PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY - REAR HALF REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION Spring wheel arm (see page 72) ----- 8346 1 x 4-1/2 Headless pin 2 or 4 Tire & hub (see page 55) ----- 1285 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 39385 Attitude rod 5/8 NC x 5 HHCS GR5...
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WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1017050 Heavy hub assembly 1017080F 22 x 6.6 x 10 Aircraft tire, rim & hardware, foam filled - 5 bolt -or- (includes items 1 through 15) 1017034 Heavy wheel hub with cups 1017030 29 x 9 x 15 Aircraft tire, (includes items 6, 7, 14)
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CASTER ARM ASSEMBLY - MOUNTED 70 Parts MAN0577 (6/29/2007)
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CASTER ARM ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 39238 Caster yoke assembly 3689 1" Standard lock washer 4984 Heavy hub with long axle 3626 1-14 UNS Hex nut 7428 6.00 x 9 Solid tire & rim 21 OD 7431 Wheel, rim &...
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SPRING WHEEL ARM ASSEMBLY - PULL TYPE REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021441 Spring arm 1021445 Lower spring arm 1021449 1.25 x 8.35 Pivot pin 17195 Compression spring 3.12 x .62 x 9.5 8424 3/4 x 2 x 3/8 Washer 52196 3/4 NC x 13 HHCS GR5 2371 3/4 NC Lock nut 10509...
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CHAIN SHIELDING REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021456 Left front chain shield plate 1021457 Right front chain shield plate 1021458 Center front chain shield plate 1021461 Rear chain shield plate 5498 237 5/16 Chain, 6 link 1007850 Pin 31 to 33 chains 1007853 Pin 37 to 39 chains 1007856...
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LIGHT KIT (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 1022245 Complete TS1680 light kit 90401149 Light, 4 pin right 90401150 Light, 4 pin left 1022246 Light bracket 1004479 Wire harness 31407 7" Tie strap 21374 #10 x 1/2 Self-tapping screw 10378 1/4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5...
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SHREDDER KIT (OPTIONAL) REF PART DESCRIPTION 1021463 Complete shredder kit 1021462 Blade holder 2 39004KT Double edge blade, .5 x 4 x 22.5 39089 Double edge blade, 3/8 x 4 x 11.13 39048 Link, .5 x 4 x 4 5607 * 5/8 NC x 1-1/2 Carriage bolt GR5 34473 * 5/8 NC x 3 HHCS GR5...
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3-1/2 x 8" STROKE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (OPTIONAL) REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 10475 Hydraulic cylinder complete, single 23543 Rod end housing, 1-1/4 bore 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 –...
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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BW180XHD, BW1260X, BW1800X, BW240, BW240HD, DS1260, DSO1260, DS1440, TS1680 Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of WOODS, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS, a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor, and/or a WOODS authorized service center.
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