Owner Service 11 - Woods RC3.5E Operator's Manual

The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic
mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians
available. For your protection, read and follow the safety information in this
manual
WARNING

Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjust-
ments, service, or maintenance.
CAUTION CAUTION

If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, see
your dealer.

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in
moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment
for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.
BLOCKING METHOD
WARNING

Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect driveline from
tractor PTO.

Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless
it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body under-
neath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been
turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, mechanical
failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate
unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual
instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work
done by a qualified dealer.
To minimize the potential hazards of working underneath the cutter, follow
these procedures.
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
MAN1253 (3/15/2018)
OWNER SERVICE
Figure 9
. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
1.
Jackstands with a load rating of 454 kg (1000 lbs) or more are the only
approved blocking device for this cutter. Install a minimum of four
X
jackstands (shown by s in Figure 9) under the cutter before working
underneath unit.
Do not position jackstands under wheels, axles, or wheel supports. Com-
ponents can rotate and cause cutter to fall.
2.
Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit. Just placing jackstands
underneath will not ensure your safety.
The working surface must be level and solid to support the weight on the
jackstands. Make sure jackstands are stable, both top and bottom. Make
sure cutter is approximately level.
3.
With full cutter weight lowered onto jackstands, test blocking stability
before working underneath.
4.
If cutter is attached to tractor when blocking, set the brakes, remove key,
and block cutter before working underneath.
5.
Securely block rear tractor wheels, in front and behind. Tighten tractor
lower 3-point arm anti-sway mechanism to prevent side-to-side
movement.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
1.
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when
operating in sandy areas.
2.
See Figure 9 for lubrication points and frequency of lubrication based on
normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require
more frequent lubrication.
3.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY (molybdenum
disulfide) additive for all locations unless otherwise noted. Be sure to
clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. One good pump of
most guns is sufficient when the lubrication schedule is followed.
Gearbox Lubrication
1.
For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity index of 80W or
90W and an API service rating of GL-4 or -5 in gearboxes.
2.
Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox. Check gearbox
daily for evidence of leakage, and contact your dealer if leakage occurs.
Driveline Lubrication
1.
Lubricate the driveline slip joint every eight operating hours. Failure to
maintain proper lubrication could result in damage to U-joints, gearbox,
and driveline.
2.
Lower cutter to ground, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft, and
slide halves apart but do not disconnect from each other.
3.
Apply a bead of grease completely around male half where it meets
female half. Slide drive halves over each other several times to distribute
grease.

Owner Service 11