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  • Page 1 BRUSHBULL ROTARY CUTTER BB48.30 BB60.30 BB72.30 BB84.40...

  • 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 BB48.30 BB60.30 BB72.30 BB84.40 Cutting Width 48" 60" 72" 84" Overall Width 55" 67" 79" 91" Maximum Overall Length 86" 99" 111" 124" Weight (Approximate w/ chain shield) 635 lbs 728 lbs 882 lbs 1132 lbs Cutting Height 1" - 9" 2"...

  • 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!  Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit Safety is a primary concern in the design and PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our shafts.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Before performing any service or maintenance, • If this machine is not equipped with full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. be stopped. •...

  • Page 9: Storage

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! STORAGE blocks under cutter side skids. Lower cutter onto blocks. Disconnect cutter from tractor 3-point hitch  Keep children and bystanders away from stor- and carefully drive tractor away from cutter. age area.

  • Page 10: Safety & Instructional Decals

    Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegible. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free 8 - PN 1004114 from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at DANG NGER www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United If shaft connection is visible, shield States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
  • Page 11 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 9 - PN 33347 WARNING 4 - PN 1006681 DAN ER CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD Be extremely careful handling various parts of the machine. They are heavy and hands, fingers, feet, and other body parts could be crushed or pinched between tractor and implement.

  • Page 12: 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, Tractor Stability and all safety practices before starting operation.

  • Page 13: Attaching Cutter To Tractor (Bb84.40)

    If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer Category 1 & 2 Quick Hitch for a longer driveline. 1. Insert lower hitch pins (1), 1-1/8" OD sleeves (3) The driveline must not bottom out when raised to the and 1-7/16"...

  • Page 14: Driveline Attachment

    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: Check Chain Adjustment (Optional)

    Figure 10. Cutting Height Adjustment CHECK CHAIN ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL) PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY 1. Refer to Install Optional Check Chains, page 38 for check chain installation. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 7 through page 11. 2.

  • Page 17: Operating Technique

    OPERATING TECHNIQUE The lower ground speed will permit grass to rebound partially. 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how TRANSPORTATION to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an ■...

  • Page 18: 18 Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators 2. 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

    = JACKSTAND PLACEMENT 1. Driveline U-joint ..10 hrs 2. Telescoping shaft..10 hrs 3. Gearbox....Daily 4.

  • Page 20: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    Blade Installation (Figure 13) CAUTION  Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous. ■ Crossbar rotation is counterclockwise when looking down on cutter. Be sure to install blade cut- ting edge to lead in counterclockwise rotation.

  • Page 21: Shielding Repair

    Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of • This shielding is designed to reduce the risk missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- matching color (purchase from your Woods tive devices cannot prevent all objects from dealer).

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    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. Streaking conditions in swath Conditions too wet for mowing Allow grass to dry before mowing.

  • Page 23: Dealer Service 23

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- 1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter vice personnel. The repair described here requires (OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex. special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly 2.

  • Page 24: Seal Repair (Bbxx.30)

    3. Remove cotter pin or wire, washer, and nut from 4. Remove output cap (17) and output seal (16) by vertical shaft and remove crossbar (see Crossbar removing four cap screws (13) and washers (12). Replace with new seal (see Seal Installation, Removal, page 37).
  • Page 25 adjust output bearings to a rolling torque of 9 to 12 12. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" In-lbs. and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the backlash. NOTE: Be sure output gaskets (10 and 11) are in place.

  • Page 26: Spindle Gearbox Repair (Bb84.40)

    3. Remove snap ring (9) and shim (5) from input shaft Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Hori- (11). zontal seal should be pressed flush with outside of housing. 4. Support gearbox in hand press and push on input shaft (11) to remove bearing (23).
  • Page 27 10. Place gear (6) through top of housing and align 16. Press in input oil seal (10), using tube of correct gear (6) and gear (13) so that gear teeth are a diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip. match.

  • Page 28: Crossbar Removal

    NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (item 6, Figure 20) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar. 2. To make crossbar removal easier, remove blades as shown in Figure 19. 1. Gearbox 2. Crossbar assembly 3.

  • Page 29: Crossbar Installation

    CROSSBAR INSTALLATION UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface 1. Yoke ® rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, 2. Cup and bearing splined gearbox, vertical shaft, and crossbar as 3. Snap ring shown in Figure 21. 4.
  • Page 30 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 26 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 and Step 3 for opposite cup. into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.

  • Page 31: Dealer Check Lists 31

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. Inspect cutter thoroughly after assembly to make sure Describe the options available for this cutter and it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. explain their purpose.

  • Page 32: 32 Assembly

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

  • Page 33: Install Driveline

    1. Attach Height Adjustment Plate (8) to rear frame of top of A-Frame Bars using 3/4 NC x 5 cap screw cutter deck using carriage bolts (13) and flanged (19) and new 3/4 NC flanged lock nut (20). lock nuts (14). 5.

  • Page 34: Install Safety Shielding

    INSTALL SAFETY SHIELDING 1. Attach center Rubber Deflector (1) to Link (3) with flanged cap screws (6) and flanged lock nuts (8). ANGER 2. Attach Rubber Deflectors (1) & (2) and Links (3), (4), & (5) to front of cutter using carriage bolts (7) ...

  • Page 35: Install Dual Tailwheel

    Front and Rear Chain Shielding (Figure 33) INSTALL DUAL TAILWHEEL - BB84.40D ONLY (FIGURE 34) 1. Front Chain Shield Bracket, Center 2. Front Chain Shield Bracket, Right 1. Height Adjustment Bracket 3. Front Chain Shield Bracket, Left 2. Cross Tube Weldment 4.

  • Page 36: Install Optional Check Chains

    6. Install Tailwheel Assemblies (5) into Right (3) and Left (4) Arms. Secure with 1-1/2 flat washer (13) and 3/8 x 2 spirol pin (14). 7. For models with rear chain shield: Install Chain Shield Extension Plate (6) on top of Rear Chain Shield Brackets and secure with 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 cap screws (7) and 1/2 NC flanged lock nuts (8).

  • Page 37: Parts Index

    PARTS INDEX BRUSHBULL Rotary Cutters: BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30, BB84.40 BRUSHBULL™ MAIN ASSEMBLY ........38 - 39 BRUSHBULL™...
  • Page 38 BRUSHBULL MAIN ASSEMBLY 38 Parts MAN1289 (10/18/2019)
  • Page 39 BRUSHBULL MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION ----- Deck weldment ----- Gearbox - BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 (see page 41) ----- Gearbox - BB84.40 (see page 42) 610285RP Crossbar - BB48.30, BB60.30 608159RP Crossbar - BB72.30 610376RP Crossbar - BB84.40 57099KT Blade 1/2 x 4 x 19.0 CCW - BB48.30 19160KT Blade 1/2 x 4 x 25.0 CCW - BB60.30...
  • Page 40 BRUSHBULL HITCH ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 60812RP A-frame bar - BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 ----- Tailwheel assembly - BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 (see page 46) 610174RP A-frame bar - BB84.40 ----- Tailwheel assembly - BB84.40 (see page 48) 608155RP Break link - BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 1026530 Manual tube 610189RP...
  • Page 41 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY - BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1018331 1 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut 1032587 1 Gearbox repair assembly - BB48.30 ----- 1 Cotter pin 1032588RP 1 Gearbox repair assembly - BB60.30 16 1018328RP 1 Output seal 1032585RP 1 Gearbox repair assembly - BB72.30 1038357...
  • Page 42 BB84.40 SPINDLE GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 58803 Complete gearbox 57191 Output shaft 57150 * M8-1.25P x 14 mm HHCS 610385RP Flat washer, 31 x 56 x 4 57076 1/2 Vent plug 39323 M30-2.0P castle nut 57139 Cover 27326 3/8 NPT Solid plug 57328 Shim kit, 60.3 x 71.7...
  • Page 43 BB48.30 & BB60.30 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 601749 Complete driveline and clutch asy 1044051 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1044050 Lock collar repair kit 1044052 Cross & bearing kit 605269 Outer yoke & tube 605270 Inner yoke & tube 605271 Outer shield with bearing 605272...
  • Page 44 BB72.30 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 601750 Complete driveline and clutch asy 1044051 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1044050 Lock collar repair kit 1044052 Cross & bearing kit 605252 Outer yoke & tube 605253 Inner yoke & tube 605254 Outer shield with bearing 605256 Inner shield with bearing...
  • Page 45 BB84.40 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 601751 Complete driveline and clutch asy 605274 Complete collar yoke 605275 Lock collar repair kit 605276 Cross & bearing kit 605277 Outer yoke & tube 605278 Inner yoke & tube 605281 Friction clutch assembly 605279 Outer shield with bearing 605280 Inner shield with bearing...
  • Page 46 BBXX.30, BB84.40 TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY BB48.30, BB60.30, BB72.30 BB84.40 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 608158RP Tailwheel clevis 4674 3/8 x 2 spirol pin 1019636 4 x 8 rim & laminated tire, 4" wide 12 610171RP Tailwheel clevis 1030522 Hub, 4-bolt 12577 4 x 8 rim & laminated tire, 5" wide 1030524 Bushing, flange .990 x 1.394 x .98 15591...
  • Page 47 FRONT BELTING & REAR BAND FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELD PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 610108 Rubber deflector 7.50 x 32.50 608161 Front center chain bracket 610109 Rubber deflector 7.50 x 9.00 - 610298 Front right chain bracket - BB48.30 BB48.30 610294 Front right chain bracket - BB60.30 610110...
  • Page 48 DUAL TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 610225 Dual Tailwheel Kit available for BB84.40 610224RP Tube weldment 610222RP Right arm weldment 610223RP Left arm weldment 610221RP Height adjustment plate ----- Tailwheel assembly (see page 46) 1042108 2 x 3 black plastic plug 610384RP Rear shield extension plate 6100 *...

  • Page 49: Appendix 49

    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 50: 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 51: Index 51

    INDEX ASSEMBLY Shredding Dealer Set-Up Instructions Attaching Cutter to Tractor BBXX.XX DEALER CHECK LISTS Attachment Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Quick Hitch Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) BB84.40 Quick Hitch DEALER SERVICE Standard Hitch Crossbar Driveline Installation Attachment Removal Interference Check Gearbox Maintenance PTO Installation & Removal 24, 26 Horizontal Leak Repair Shortening...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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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