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.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; Safety is a primary concern in the design and and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our Make sure attachment is properly secured, efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped adjusted, and in good operating condition.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from OPERATION equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all Full chain shielding must be installed when moving parts. operating in populated areas or other areas where ...
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Keep children out of the operating area and equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 12 - 13726 5 - Serial Number Plate 11 - 20106 - Rear Reflector 2 - 18869 8 - 33347 3 - 626798 1 - 15503 DANGER ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS...
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Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegible. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
If driveline is too short, please call your Keep all persons away from operator control Woods dealer for a longer driveline. area while performing adjustments, service, or If driveline is too long, follow the instructions maintenance.
Figure 4. Hitch Assembly Figure 6. Driveline Holder Storage Position To Install Pull locking collar back, and at the same time, push driveline onto tractor PTO shaft until locking device engages. To Remove Hold driveline into position, pull locking collar back, and slide driveline off tractor PTO shaft.
3. If there is interference, see tractor operator’s manual and adjust tractor wheels accordingly. Or adjust tractor 3-point lift arm stop to prevent contact between tractor tires and mower. 1-9/16" Figure 10. Determine Shield Length 6. Cut the shield to the overall dimension. Figure 8.
IMPORTANT: If attaching with quick hitch, the distance Table 1: Cutting Height Chart between the tractor PTO and gearbox input shaft will increase. Follow the steps as you would for a 3-point Spacers Required Under Caster Arm Pivot Tube hitch to ensure proper engagement. Cut Height 1/2"...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST OPERATING TECHNIQUE (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) CAUTION ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 5 through page 10. Starting and Stopping ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. 1.
OPERATING TIPS REMOVING MOWER FROM TRACTOR (STORAGE) ARNING Follow cleaning procedure on page 22. 1. Disengage tractor PTO and raise mower with the Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or 3-point hitch. other hard objects that might be thrown, causing 2.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators your safety. The working surface must be level and who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, solid to support the loaded weight of the jackstands. your dealer has trained service technicians available. Test jackstand stability before working under any por- For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion of the mower.
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Driveshaft Lubrication 4. Insert grease gun and give 2 to 3 full pumps of grease. Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operating 5. Locate grease access holes in the tractor end joint hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could bellows.
BELT SERVICING tension on belt. Obtain enough belt length to route it over spring-loaded idler B then slowly rotate idler Inspect Belt arm counterclockwise to reduce tension in spring. One of the major causes of belt failure is improper 2. Check that spring-loaded idler pivots freely. Clean installation.
Sharpen Blades NOTICE: When sharpening blades, be sure to bal- ance them. Unbalanced blades will cause exces- sive vibration that can damage blade spindle bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower housings. Figure 17. Belt Routing BLADE SERVICING Figure 18.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts. Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer). Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at front Adjust mower height and attitude so swath than at edge than at rear that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height. See instruc- tions on page 15.
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TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt squealing Mower overloading; material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO RPM. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut 90-degrees to first pass.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies.
Disassemble Spindle 1. Slide shaft (74.6), short spacer (74.1), lower bear- ing (74.3), short bearing spacer (74.7), middle bearing (74.5), and long spacer (74.4) out the bot- tom of spindle housing (74.2). 2. Remove upper bearing (74.3) from top of spindle housing.
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Seal Installation NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An improp- erly installed seal will leak. 1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter (OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex. 2. Inspect area of shaft where seal seats. Remove any burrs or nicks with an emery cloth.
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Disassemble Gearbox (Figure 24) 4. If the leak occurred at the vertical shaft, remove vertical shaft oil seal (18). Replace with new seal 1. Remove top cover (22) from housing. Turn gearbox (see Seal Replacement, page 26). upside down and pour out remaining gear oil from Vertical seal should be recessed in housing.
13. Slide spacer (12) over input shaft (3) and press 9. Install flange head cap screws (36) through drive bearing onto input shaft (3), using a round tube of shield and into gearbox housing. Carefully snug the correct diameter and a hand press. hardware.
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U-Joint Disassembly 1. Remove external snap rings from yokes in four locations as shown in Figure 27. CD1387 CD1385A Figure 27 Figure 29 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up out of yoke.
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U-Joint Assembly 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible. Insert journal cross into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings. Insert another bearing cup directly across from first cup and press in as far as possible with hand pressure.
(57), and hardware bag. Cut ties and discard Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the cardboard. Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com- NOTICE: Gearbox is filled at the factory. Prior to pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal delivery, make sure each gearbox is half-filled with cutting conditions.
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12. Install 5/8NC x 3-1/2 cap screws (5) through deck a-frame bars (68) on outside of top hitch links. hitch plates behind mower lower hitch links (7) to Ensure alignment of assembly using 3/4NC x 4-1/2 keep hitch links level. Retain with 5/8NC lock nuts cap screw (65).
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Fill Gearbox Install Front Roller (Optional) 1. Install three carriage bolts (8) through front roller 1. Make sure vent/dipstick hole plug is clear. Fill bracket (2) as shown in Figure 34. Install flanged gearbox half-full with high quality gear oil that has a lock nuts (9) loosely.
DEALER CHECKLISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ___ Check all bolts to be sure they are properly ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the torqued. customer. ___ Check that all cotter pins and safety pins are properly installed.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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