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Woods BRUSHBULL BB6000X Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 BRUSHBULL ROTARY CUTTER BB6000X BB7200X BB8400X...

  • 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

    SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Height ......... . . 2" - 12" Blade Spindle .

  • Page 5: Safety Video Order Form

    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.
  • 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 slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our spline groove.
  • Page 8 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Always sit in power unit seat when operating (Safety Rules continued from previous page) controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, OPERATION and ensure all other controls are disengaged ...
  • Page 9 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Make sure attachment is properly secured, (Safety Rules continued from previous page) adjusted, and in good operating condition. MAINTENANCE  Keep all persons away from operator control  Before dismounting power unit or performing area while performing adjustments, service, or any service or maintenance, follow these steps: maintenance.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637. 10 Safety...
  • Page 11 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 3 - PN1006681 11 - PN18864 WARNING DANGER CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD Be extremely careful handling various parts of the machine. They are heavy and hands, fingers, feet, and other body ROTATING DRIVELINE parts could be crushed or pinched between tractor and implement.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
  • Page 13 The driveline must not bottom out when raised to the maxi- mum height possible. If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer CAT III Position CAT II Position for a longer driveline.
  • Page 14 Shortening Driveline 1. Move cutter up and down to get 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 determine how much to shorten the driveline.
  • Page 15 DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE CHECK 3" Desired cutting height + 11.5" Distance blade cutting edge is below deck 1. Check for clearance between driveline and cutter = 14.5" deck. c) Adjust the front-to-rear attitude from 1/2" to 2. Slowly lift cutter and observe driveline. If clearance 3/4"...
  • Page 16 OPERATING TECHNIQUE STORAGE ARNING 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how  Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an ground.

  • Page 17: Owner Service 17

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators 4. 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.
  • Page 18 Gearbox Lubrication A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over the winter may seize. Before operating the cutter, make sure it will slip by performing the following operation: For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL-4 1.
  • Page 19 BLADE SERVICE Blade Installation Blade Removal Refer to Figure 13. CAUTION  Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous. NOTICE ■ Crossbar rotation is counterclockwise when looking down on cutter. Be sure to install blade cut- ting edge to lead in counterclockwise rotation.
  • Page 20 ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet matching color (purchase from your Woods (92 m).

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting 21

    TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut lower in center of swath Height of cutter lower at rear or Adjust cutter height and attitude so than at edge front that cutter rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. See Cutting Height Adjustment, page 15.

  • Page 22: Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gaskets vice personnel. The repair described here requires and shaft seals. special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead...
  • Page 23 Vertical Shaft Repair 5. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the level plug. Refer to Figure 18. 6. Remove and replace any seal damaged in 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from the installation.
  • Page 24 GEARBOX REPAIR Forged gear surfaces are rough when new. Check that wear pattern is smooth. Remove Gearbox from Cutter 16. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves, nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat. Refer to Figure 18. Resurface any damage with emery cloth.
  • Page 25 13. Slide shim (13) over input shaft (3) and secure with snap ring (10). 14. Check input shaft end float by moving the input shaft (3) by hand. If end float is higher than 0.012", insert shim between input shaft (3) and rear bearing (7).
  • Page 26 CROSSBAR INSTALLATION UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface ® rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, splined gearbox, vertical shaft, and crossbar as shown in Figure 20. 1. Yoke 2. Bearing cup 3. Retaining ring 4.
  • Page 27 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 25 and tap U-Joint Assembly on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup Repeat Step 2 & 3 for opposite cup. into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
  • Page 28 NOTES 28 Dealer Service MAN0680 (11/30/2007)

  • Page 29: Assembly Instructions

    Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the • This shielding is designed to reduce the risk Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner com- of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal tive devices cannot prevent all objects from cutting conditions.
  • Page 30 Disassemble Shipping Unit 1. Attach tailwheel bracket (3) to cutter at the tailwheel pivot holes (A) using cap screws (35) and Refer to Figure 29. flange lock nuts (36). 1. Position cutter flat and place a block underneath 2. Select desired height adjustment holes (C), and the rear of the cutter to raise it off the ground.
  • Page 31 Install Slip Clutch Driveline escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m). The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for installation when you receive them. 1.
  • Page 32 BAFFLE KIT INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 4. Baffles located in the front of cutter: Push end of baffle against cutter side frame drill hole through NOTE: An optional baffle kit may be installed to the side frame using hole in baffle as a guide. Secure front of the cutter to prevent excessive blow-out when baffle to side frame using carriage bolts (3) and cutter is used on a non-cab tractor.
  • Page 33 DUAL TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION CHECK CHAIN INSTALLATION BB7200X, BB8400X (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 1. Attach dual tailwheel (1) to main frame (D) using Check chains are used to carry the front of cutter at a position A and desired height location as shown in set height.

  • Page 34: Dealer Check Lists

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) NOTICE ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. Describe the options available for this cutter and ■ Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be explain their purpose. serviced before operating cutter.

  • Page 35: Index To Parts Lists

    PARTS INDEX BRUSHBULL Rotary Cutters BB6000X, BB7200X, BB8400X BB6000X, BB7200X, BB8400X ASSEMBLY....36 - 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ....... . 38 - 39 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 36 BB6000X, BB7200X & BB8400X ASSEMBLY 36 Parts (Rev. 9/4/2013) MAN0680 (11/30/2007)
  • Page 37 BB6000X, BB7200X & BB8400X PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Deck Weldment 35124 7/16 x 2 Klik pin 57050 Blade Access Cover 57312 Dipstick 57040 Tailwheel Weldment 14350 * 3/8 NC Flange lock nut 57118 Right Skid - BB6000X 902 * 5/8 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 57048...
  • Page 38 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 38 Parts MAN0680 (11/30/2007)
  • Page 39 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 58807 Complete Gearbox assembly - 57452 Dust lip 60 x 110 x 10 - BB6000X BB6000X, BB7200X 58808 Complete Gearbox assembly - 1025612 Dust lip 60 x 110 x 12 - BB8400X BB7200X 57453 Bearing, cup &...
  • Page 40 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 57419 Complete 540 RPM drive assembly 57270 Outer guard half BB7200X, BB8400X BB6000X 57273 Inner guard half BB6000X 57422 Complete 540 RPM drive assembly 57271 Inner guard half BB7200X, BB8400X BB7200X, BB8400X 40754 Male drive half, complete BB6000X 40563...
  • Page 41 BB7200X & BB8400X DUAL TAILWHEEL (OPTIONAL) REF PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 57101 Dual tailwheel assembly 4119* 1/2 NF x 1 HHCS GR5 12881 Washer T160 etc w/cap 1386 1" NC Jam nut 12889 3/32 x 1-9/16 OD O-ring 34279 1" NC Lock nut 2370 Washer, 1.62 x 3 x .18 11854*...
  • Page 42 FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) BB6000X BB7200X BB8400X DESCRIPTION 57143 57090 1023048 Right front chain plate 57144 57091 1023047 Left front chain plate 1003645 1007850 1007851 .243 Dia bent pin (front) 5496 5496 5496 5/16 7-Link chain (front) 57142 57088 57125 Right rear chain plate...
  • Page 43 RUBBER SHIELDING (STANDARD) PART DESCRIPTION 1013208 Rubber shield kit 5 foot BB6000X (includes items 1-4) 1013209 Rubber shield kit 6 foot BB7200X (includes items 1-4) 1023042 Rubber shield kit 7 foot BB8400X (includes items 1-4) 1004129 Rubber deflector 31.25 BB6000X 1004130 Rubber deflector 37.25 BB7200X 1024119...
  • Page 44 CROSSBAR PULLER (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 8811 Crossbar puller, complete 24879 Crossbar puller pad assembly 19914 Crossbar puller clevis 24876 Crossbar puller tube assembly 3097 5/8 NC x 4-1/2 HHCS GR5 24881 Crossbar puller screw assembly 5/8 NC Hex nut 24885 Crossbar puller link * Standard hardware, obtain locally...

  • Page 45: Bolt Torque Chart

    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 46: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations

    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 ....American Society of Agricultural &...

  • Page 47: Index 47

    INDEX ASSEMBLY OPERATION Dealer Set-up Instructions Check Chain Adjustment Fill Gearbox Connecting Cutter to Tractor Install Safety Shielding Cutting Height Adjustment Install Optional Chain Shielding Driveline Adjustment Install Rubber Deflector Shortening Driveline Optional Equipment Driveline Interference Check Baffle Kit Installation Operating Technique Check Chain Installation Pre-Operation Check List (Owner’s Responsibility)

  • Page 48: Product Warranty

    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.

  • Page 49: Replacement Parts Warranty

    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 respective companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 50 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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