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Woods BRUSHBULL BB60.50 Operator's Manual

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BB72.50
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  • Page 1 BRUSHBULL ROTARY CUTTER BB60.50 BB72.50 BB84.50...

  • 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 BB60.50 BB72.50 BB84.50 Cutting Width 60" 72" 84" Overall Width 67.3" 79.3" 91.3" Maximum Overall Length 100" 112" 124" Weight (Approximate w/ chain shield) 974 lbs 1125 lbs 1336 lbs Cutting Height 2" - 12" Blade Spindle Number of Blades Blades Heat Treated Alloy Steel Blade Rotation...

  • Page 5: Safety 5

    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: Operation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- OPERATION denly on slopes.  To avoid damage to cutter or driveline, make  Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on sure driveline holder is properly stored before slopes and rough terrain.

  • Page 9: Storage

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Service and maintenance work not covered in STORAGE OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified  Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off dealership. Special skills, tools, and safety proce- ground.

  • Page 10: Safety & Instructional Decals

    Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegi- ble. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637. 7 - PN 15502 8 - PN 1004114...
  • Page 11 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) 4 - PN1006681 6 - PN18864 9 - PN 33347 Safety 11 MAN1294 (Rev. 10/29/2019)

  • Page 12: 12 Operation

    OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of Tractor Stability the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. ARNING Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 7 to page ...

  • Page 13: Attaching Cutter To Tractor (Bb84.50)

    Category 3 Standard Hitch cutter’s lowest possible point of operation. 1. Position tractor lower lift arms between hitch mast If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer plates. for a longer driveline. 2. Insert lower hitch pins (1), Cat 3 Position through mast plates and tractor lift arms.

  • Page 14: Installation & Removal Of Driveline

    If driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for SHORTENING DRIVELINE shortening the driveline. 1. Move cutter up and down to get the shortest possible distance between tractor PTO shaft and INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL gearbox input shaft. OF DRIVELINE (TRACTOR PTO) 2.

  • Page 15: Driveline Interference Check

    2. Slowly lift cutter and observe driveline. If clearance between driveline and cutter deck is less than 1 inch, shorten top link or limit upper travel of lower hitch arms. Refer to tractor operator's manual for instructions. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 10) ARNING ...

  • Page 16: Shredding Material Height Adjustment

    Figure 10. Cutting Height Adjustment SHREDDING MATERIAL HEIGHT PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ADJUSTMENT (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety For shredding, set the cutter lower at rear. Determine decal instructions on page 7 through page 11. how much lower to set the rear by experimenting in dif- ferent situations.

  • Page 17: Operating Technique

    OPERATING TECHNIQUE TRANSPORTATION 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the ■ Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how parts to come to a complete stop. Raise the tractor to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an 3-point arms to bring the cutter into transport posi- emergency.

  • Page 18: 18 Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators 3. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit. 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 19: Blade Servicing

    X = JACKSTAND PLACEMENT 1. Driveline U-Joint - - - - - - - 10 hrs. 2. Telescoping Shaft - - - - - - 10 hrs. 3. Gearbox - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daily 4.

  • Page 20: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    1. Inspect blade pin (7) for nicks or gouges, and if you find any replace the blade pin. 2. Insert blade pin through the blade. Blade should swivel on blade pin; if it doesn’t determine the cause and correct. 3. Align crossbar assembly (2) with blade access hole in cutter frame.

  • Page 21: Shielding Repair

    Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of ● Chain Shielding missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods Inspect chain shielding each day of operation and dealer). replace any broken or missing chains as required.

  • Page 22: 22 Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut lower in center of Height of cutter lower at rear or Adjust cutter height and attitude so swath than at edge front that cutter rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. See Cutting Height Adjustment (Figure 10), page 15.

  • Page 23: Dealer Service 23

    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 Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in repaired without removing the gearbox from the cutter.
  • Page 24 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 installation. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox.

  • Page 25: Gearbox Repair

    GEARBOX REPAIR 16. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves, nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat. Resurface any damage with emery cloth. Remove Gearbox from Cutter 17. Inspect housing and caps for cracks or other Refer to Figure 18. damage.

  • Page 26: Crossbar Removal

    0.012". Check rotational torque by hand. The torque should be less than 2.2 lbs-inch. 15. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the backlash. 16. Press in input oil seal (19), using tube of correct diameter.

  • Page 27: Crossbar Installation

    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 28 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 29: Assembly 29

    Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner com- and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m). pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.

  • Page 30: Install Driveline

    1. Attach height adjustment plate (8) to rear frame of Front Rubber Shielding (Figure 29) cutter using 5/8 NC x 1-1/2 carriage bolts (13) and 5/8 NC flanged lock nuts (14). 2. Place tailwheel arm (9) between deck pivot lugs. 3.

  • Page 31: Install Dual Tailwheel

    1. Install carriage bolts (4) into curved section of rear INSTALL DUAL TAILWHEEL - BB72.50D & of cutter and secure with push-on bolt retainers (5). BB84.50D ONLY (FIGURE 32) 2. Attach one rear band (1) to carriage bolts on rear of cutter starting at double slot end and secure with flanged lock nuts (6).

  • Page 32: Install Check Chain (Optional)

    7. For models with rear chain shield: Install chain A new slip clutch, or one that has been in storage over shield extension plate (6) on top of rear chain the winter, may seize. shield brackets and secure with 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 cap NOTICE screws (7) and 1/2 NC flanged lock nuts (8).

  • Page 33: Dealer Check Lists

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (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 The following check list is a reminder of points to and explain their purpose.
  • Page 34 NOTES 34 Dealer Check List MAN01294 (Rev. 10/29/2019)

  • Page 35: Parts Index

    PARTS INDEX BRUSHBULL BB60.50 BB72.50 Rotary Cutters BB84.50 BRUSHBULL MAIN ASSEMBLY ......36 BRUSHBULL HITCH ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 36 BRUSHBULL MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 610357RP Skid shoe, left - BB84.50 ----- Deck weldment 71851 .312 NC x 3/4 HFS ----- Gearbox (see page 38) 1041071 M8 - 1.25P x 16 mm HFS, CL8.8 4 610335RP Crossbar - BB60.50 6185 * 1/4 x 2-1/4 cotter pin 610192RP...
  • Page 37 BRUSHBULL HITCH ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Tailwheel assembly (see page 41) 1 610174RP A-frame bar - BB60.50, BB72.50 1026530 Manual tube 610251RP A-frame bar - BB84.50 20 S07095300 1/4 x 2-1/2 lock pin 2 610189RP Break link - BB60.50, BB72.50 12296 * 1/4 - 28 straight grease fitting, 15/32 610355RP...
  • Page 38 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 38 Parts MAN1294 (Rev. 10/29/2019)
  • Page 39 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST BB60.50 BB72.50 BB84.50 DESCRIPTION PART PART PART 601534 1045868 1045870 Complete repair gearbox 57314 57315 57316 Gear crown Gearbox housing 57319 57319 57319 Input shaft, 1-3/4 20 spline 57356 57356 57356 Output shaft 57370 57359 57358 Gear pinion 39263 39263...
  • Page 40 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 57413 Complete driveline assembly - 57268 Outer guard half - BB60.50, BB72.50 BB60.50, BB72.50 40590 Outer guard half - BB84.50 57417 Complete driveline assembly 57269 Inner guard half - BB60.50, BB72.50 40574 Yoke, 1-3/8 6 spline 57267 Inner guard half - BB84.50...
  • Page 41 TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY (STANDARD) PART DESCRIPTION 4674 3/8 x 2 spirol pin 610171RP Tailwheel clevis 12577 4 x 8 rim & laminated tire, 5" wide 15591 Hub w/ cups (includes item 6) 15277RP Hub assembly (includes items 6-8) Bearing cup Bearing cone Seal 15574 1.25 x 1.50 x .903 sleeve...
  • Page 42 FRONT BELTING & REAR BAND PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 610118 Rubber deflector 9.00 x 32.38 - 610407RP Rear band - BB60.50 BB60.50, BB72.50 610408RP Rear band - BB72.50 610122 Rubber deflector 9.00 x 38.38 - 610409RP Rear band - BB84.50 BB84.50 610411RP Rear bracket, center...
  • Page 43 FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELDING QTY PARTS QTY DESCRIPTION 610210 Front center chain bracket - BB60.50, BB72.50 610346 Front center chain bracket - BB84.50 610338 Front right chain bracket - BB60.50 610206 Front right chain bracket - BB72.50 610342 Front right chain bracket - BB84.50 610229 Front left chain bracket - BB60.50 610207...
  • Page 44 BB72.50 & BB84.50 DUAL TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 610225 Dual tailwheel kit Available for BB84.40, BB72.50, BB72.600, BB84.60 models 610224RP Tube weldment 610222RP Right arm weldment 610223RP Left arm weldment 610221RP Height adjustment plate ----- Tailwheel assembly (see page 41) 1042108 2 x 3 black plastic plug 610384RP...

  • Page 45: Appendix 45

    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 Driveline Attachment Driveline Interference Check Dealer Set-up Instructions Shortening Driveline Disassemble Shipping Unit Installation & Removal of Driveline (Tractor PTO) DEALER CHECK LIST Operating Technique Delivery Check (Dealer’s Responsibility) Pre-Operation Checklist Pre-Delivery Check List (Dealer’s Responsibility) Shredding Material DEALER SERVICE Storage Crossbar Installation...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 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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