Altitude Adjustment; Driveline Adjustment; Blade Selection; Tractor Operation - Woods TS1680 Operator's Manual

ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (PULL-TYPE)
Normal Mowing
For the most economical power use and best cutting
results, the cutter should be from 1/2" to 3/4" higher at
the rear than at the front.
For grass and weed mowing, adjust cutter to run level
or with the front slightly lower.
Shredding
For shredding, it is better to set rear of cutter slightly
lower than the front. How much lower depends on the
material to be shredded. Determine the best setting for
your situation by experimenting. Use a slow ground
speed for better shredding.
DRIVELINE ADJUSTMENT (PULL-TYPE)
With the cutting height established, adjust the driveline
carrier bearings in the H-frames so that the front drive-
line is parallel to the ground with cutter in cutting posi-
tion.
WHEEL SPACING
Wheels may be adjusted to any position for row crop
shredding.

BLADE SELECTION

Optional stump jumpers are recommended for rugged
terrain where hidden rocks, stumps, and other objects
may be encountered.
There are two blade options available for this cutter:
standard suction blades and flat-double edge blades.
The standard suction blade is a general use, multipur-
pose blade. The double-edge blade requires less horse
power because it does not mulch or recut material. It is
designed for use in areas where blade wear is a prob-
lem. Sandy soils are extremely hard on blades.
Blade rotation, viewed from the top of the cutter is
counter-clockwise for the right crossbar, and clockwise
for the left crossbar; the center crossbar is counter-
clockwise on the 540 rpm models and clockwise on the
1000 rpm models.
When one cutting surface of the double-edge blade is
worn, the opposite edge may be used by placing the
blade on a crossbar of the opposite rotation. Blades
from the right may be used on the left. Blades on the
left may be used on the right.
NOTE: Blades must be moved in pairs. Never use one
new blade and one used blade on a crossbar. Crossbar
can become unbalanced.
18 Operation

TRACTOR OPERATION

Use care when operating around tree limbs and other
low objects.
Use care and reduce ground speed on rough terrain.
Always watch for hidden hazards.
Being knocked off or falling off tractor can result in seri-
ous injury or death.
Only use a tractor with a Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) and seat belt. Securely fasten seat belt before
starting tractor.
The cutter is operated with tractor controls. Engage the
PTO at a low rpm to prevent excessive loads on the
cutter drive system. Increase throttle to proper PTO
speed 540 rpm (1000 rpm on "Q" models).
Be sure operator is familiar with all controls and can
stop tractor and cutter quickly in an emergency. The
operator should give complete, undivided attention to
operating tractor and cutter.
OPERATING TECHNIQUE
Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the tractor
PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm (1000 rpm on "Q" mod-
els). Know how to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in
an emergency.
Engage PTO at a low engine rpm to minimize stress on
the drive system and gearbox. With PTO engaged,
raise PTO speed to 540 rpm (1000 rpm on "Q" models)
and maintain throughout cutting operation.
Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with
replacement fiber disc. The slip clutch is designed to
slip when excessive torsional loads occur.
Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground speed
to provide a clean cut without lugging the tractor
engine. Use a slow ground speed for better shredding.
Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain and the
material's height, type, and density.
Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph.
Tall, dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin,
medium-height material can be cut at a faster ground
speed.
Always operate tractor PTO at proper rpm (540 or
1000) to maintain blade speed and to produce a clean
cut.
Under certain conditions tractor tires may roll down
some grass and prevent cutting at the same height as
the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce your
ground speed but maintain PTO at 540 rpm (1000 rpm
on "Q" models). The lower ground speed will permit
grass to rebound partially.
MAN0577 (6/29/2007)