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Woods RC3.5 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ROTARY CUTTER RC3.5...
  • Page 2 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: Introduction

    Tailwheel ............4" x 16" RC3.5 Cutting Width 3.5’...
  • Page 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 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! MAINTENANCE • If this machine is not equipped with full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  Before performing any service or maintenance, be stopped. disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! STORAGE dures may be required. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.  Keep children and bystanders away from stor- TRANSPORTATION age area.  Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts ...

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! SERIAL NUMBER PLATE - PN 1033176 PN 20106 RED REAR REFLECTOR 4.5" PN 1006682 DANGER DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH KEEP AWAY! Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
  • Page 11 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free WARNING from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF dealer, check the Dealer Locator at 540 RPM www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of  Keep bystanders away from equipment. the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.  Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO and all safety practices before starting operation.
  • Page 13 Make sure driveline will not bottom out at the With cutter adjusted to transport position, set ■ ■ shortest length and that it has at least 1/3 overlap upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter at the longest length. from contacting the driveline when being raised.
  • Page 14 5. Cut the shield to the overall dimension. mum height possible. If driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. If driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline.
  • Page 15 DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE CHECK 3. Control cutting height with tractor 3-point arms, rear tailwheel adjustment. 1. Check for clearance between driveline and cutter 4. To raise rear of cutter, move tailwheel arm down. deck. 5. To raise front of cutter, raise tractor 3-point arms. 2.
  • Page 16 OPERATING TECHNIQUE Pre-Operation Check List Ownerʼs Responsibility 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how decal instructions on page 7 through page 11. to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an emergency.

  • Page 17: Owner Service 17

    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 18 = 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.
  • Page 19 3. Align crossbar (1) with blade access hole in cutter 3. Mark outer plates of slip-disc clutch as shown in ® frame. Apply a liberal coating of Never Seez Figure 12. equivalent to blade pin and crossbar hole. Make sure blade offset is away from cutter. Push blade 4.
  • Page 20 Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of • If this machine is not equipped with full chain, missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must matching color (purchase from your Woods be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet dealer).
  • Page 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. Streaking conditions in swath Conditions too wet for mowing Allow grass to dry before mowing.

  • 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 SEAL REPAIR 6. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug. (Figure 15) 7. Remove and replace any seal damaged in Vertical Shaft Seal Repair installation. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the Horizontal Seal Leak Repair gearbox.
  • Page 24 DISASSEMBLE GEARBOX 4. Install shim (19) in output housing bore. Push output shaft and pinion (20), ball bearing (3) and (FIGURE 15) retaining ring (22) into housing until ball bearing (3) 1. Remove vent plug (24) of gearbox and pour out seats flat against the shim in housing socket.
  • Page 25 until it runs out of back level hole threads. Install level plug and breather plug (24). Tighten all plugs. CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cutter crossbar removal. OWNER SERVICE, page 18. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, Figure 17) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar.
  • Page 26 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 18. 4.
  • Page 27 U-Joint Assembly 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 23 and tap 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 28: Dealer Check Lists

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. NOTICE Describe the options available for this cutter and explain their purpose. Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be ■...
  • Page 29 NOTES Dealer Check Lists 29 MAN1048 (4/16/2014)

  • Page 30: Assembly

    Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the tive devices cannot prevent all objects from Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com- escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal condition.
  • Page 31 DISASSEMBLE SHIPPING UNIT Remove cap screws and flange lock nuts that are securing Lift Arms (4) and Break Links (3) to cutter. (FIGURE 26) Remove cutter from pallet or wood block. Remove cap screws and flange lock nuts that are securing Tailwheel Bracket (9) to cutter.
  • Page 32 INSTALL DRIVELINE (FIGURE 28) Select either the standard shear bolt or optional slip clutch driveline. 1. Clutch shield 2. 5/16 NC x 3/4 Cap screw 3. 5/16 Lock washer 4. 5/16 Flat washer 5. Retaining ring 6. Shear bolt driveline 7.
  • Page 33 INSTALL SAFETY SHIELDING FILL GEARBOX NOTICE Chain Shielding (Optional) ■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to deliv- ery to customer, make sure gearbox is filled only ANGER half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube.
  • Page 34 NOTES 34 Assembly MAN1048 (4/16/2014)
  • Page 35 Rotary Cutters: RC3.5, RC4, RC5, RC6 MAIN ASSEMBLY ........36-37 GEARBOX/BLADE/DRIVE ASSEMBLY.
  • Page 36 MAIN ASSEMBLY 36 Parts MAN1048 (4/16/2014)
  • Page 37 2 Bushing, flanged .990 x 1.394 x .98 1037913 1 Rear band - RC6 14562 * 2 5/16 NC X 2 HHCS GR5 1037922 1 Tailwheel bracket - RC3.5, RC4 14139 * 2 5/16 NC Flange lock nut 1037870 1 Tailwheel bracket - RC5, RC6 40775...
  • Page 38 1 Crossbar assembly - RC5, RC6 1018331 * 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut 1037893KT 1 Blade, 1/2 x 3 x 14.0 CCW - RC3.5, RC4 --------- Cotter pin 1037892KT 1 Blade, 1/2 x 3 x 20.5 CCW - RC5...
  • Page 39 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (CAST/CROWN TOP) PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1038350 Gearbox - RC3.5, RC4 1018328 Output seal 1038352 Gearbox - RC5 1018331 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut 1038351 Gearbox - RC6 ----- Cotter pin ----- Housing 1038357 Output cap 1038356...
  • Page 40 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1037883 Complete driveline - RC3.5 1037884 Complete driveline - RC4, RC5 1037885 Complete driveline - RC6 1038360 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1038361 Cross & bearing kit 1038362 Outer cone fix ring...
  • Page 41 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1038322 Complete drive - RC3.5 1038323 Complete drive - RC4, RC5 1038324 Complete drive - RC6 1038360 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 1038361 Cross & bearing kit 1038362 Outer cone fix ring...

  • Page 42: Parts

    FRONT AND REAR CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) PART PART PART PART DESCRIPTION RC3.5 1037930 1037934 1037938 1037942 Right front chain plate 1037931 1037935 1037939 1037943 Left front chain plate 1037932 1037936 1037940 1037944 Right rear chain plate 1037933 1037937 1037941 1037945 Left rear chain plate...

  • Page 43: 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 44 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 45 INDEX ASSEMBLY Attaching Cutter to Tractor Dealer Set-Up Instructions Attachment Quick Hitch DEALER CHECK LISTS Driveline Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Attachment Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Interference Check PTO Installation & Removal DEALER SERVICE Shortening Crossbar Mowing Speed Installation Operating Technique Removal Pre-Operation Check List (Owner’s Responsibility) Gearbox Maintenance Horizontal Leak Repair Storage...
  • Page 46 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 47 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 48 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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