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BRUSHBULL
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ROTARY CUTTER
BB48
BB60
BB72
BB84
S/N 994127 & AFTER
Includes Service & Parts Information
for S/N 994126 & Prior
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

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  • Page 1 BRUSHBULL ROTARY CUTTER BB48 BB60 BB72 BB84 S/N 994127 & AFTER Includes Service & Parts Information for S/N 994126 & Prior Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
  • Page 2 Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......INSIDE FRONT COVER SPECIFICATIONS..........2 GENERAL INFORMATION .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SPECIFICATIONS 3-Point Hitch ..BB48, BB60, BB72; Category 1 or BB84; Category 2 Cutting Height ..........1" - 9" Blade Spindle .

  • Page 5: Safety Video Order Form

    Practices . The 22 minute video, developed in cooperation with AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers), reinforces the proper procedures to follow while operating your Woods mowing equipment. The video does not replace the information contained in the Operator’s Manual, so please review this manual thoroughly before operating your new mowing equipment.
  • Page 6 DVD Format - DVD01052 Safety Video Name: ________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Mower/Cutter Model: ______________________ Serial #: ________________________ Send to: ATTENTION: DEALER SERVICES WOODS EQUIPMENT COMPANY PO BOX 1000 OREGON IL 61061-1000 3-b Safety Safety Video Order Form (Rev. 2/6/2006)

  • 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! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop. Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding, designed to reduce the possibility of thrown Before performing any service or maintenance, objects, must be installed when operating in popu- disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.
  • Page 9 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off Make sure shields and guards are properly ground. Raise cutter with 3-point hitch. Place installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- blocks under cutter side skids. Lower cutter onto aged.
  • Page 10 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. CD6332C 6 – PN 20106 RED REFLECTOR 4.5" 12 - PN 57123 RED REFLECTOR 9"...
  • Page 11 Do not stand between tractor and implement when tractor is Replacement safety decals can be ordered free in gear. from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest Make sure parking brake is engaged before going between tractor and implement. dealer, check the Dealer Locator at Stand clear of machine while in operation or when it is being raised or lowered.
  • Page 12 OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, Do not estimate.
  • Page 13 SHREDDING MATERIAL IMPORTANT For shredding, set the cutter lower at rear. Determine ■ Select a top link mounting pin (maximum how much lower to set the rear by experimenting in dif- length 3-5/8") that will allow floating link to swing ferent situations.
  • Page 14 2. Attach open end of floating link (3) to the bottom To Remove: hole of A-frame bars (5). Secure using cap screw Hold driveline into position, pull locking collar back, and (11), sleeve (10), and flange lock nut (9). slide driveline off tractor PTO shaft. 3.
  • Page 15 ADJUST CHECK CHAINS 4. Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm to maintain proper blade speed and to produce a clean cut. 1. Refer to Install Optional Check Chains, page 33 5. Under certain conditions tractor tires may roll down for check chain installation.

  • Page 16: Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators mechanical failures, or movement of control levers who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- your dealer has trained service technicians available. edly and cause severe injury or death.
  • Page 17 LUBRICATION INFORMATION 5. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox. Check gearbox daily for evidence of 1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around leakage, and contact your dealer if leakage occurs. parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. Driveline Lubrication 2.
  • Page 18 4. Rotate crossbar (3) and repeat for opposite blade. Sharpen Blades IMPORTANT ■ When sharpening blades, grind the same amount on each blade to maintain balance. Replace blades in pairs. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration, which can damage gearbox bearings. Vibration may also cause struc- tural cracks to cutter.
  • Page 19 of the six nuts by two full revolutions. The gap 5. Engage PTO for several seconds then quickly between Belleville spring and thrust plate should disengage it. be 1/8" as shown in Figure 8. 6. Turn tractor off and remove key. 8.
  • Page 20 ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding, matching color (purchase from your Woods designed to reduce the possibility of thrown dealer).

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING 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- Seal Installation vice personnel. The repair described here requires NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An improp- special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly erly installed seal will leak. equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead 1.
  • Page 23 4. Remove vertical shaft seal (21). Replace with new 4. Remove the four bolts that attach gearbox to cutter seal (see Seal Installation, page 18). and remove gearbox. Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Hori- Disassemble Gearbox zontal seal should be pressed flush with outside of Refer to Figure 11.
  • Page 24 Reassemble Gearbox 12. Slide spacer (14) over input shaft (3) and press bearing onto input shaft (3), using a round tube of Refer to Figure 11. the correct diameter and a hand press. 1. Clean housing, paying specific attention to areas 13.
  • Page 25 CD5753 Crown gear Gearbox housing Input shaft Output shaft Gear pinion Bearing Bearing Bearing Ball bearing 6207 10. Internal retainer ring (BB48, BB60 BB72) 11. Cotter pin 12. Snap ring 13. Snap ring (BB48, BB60, BB72) 20. Flat washer (BB48, BB60, BB72) 14.
  • Page 26 GEARBOX REPAIR Insert output shaft with bearings into gearbox housing. (BB84 S/N 827626 & Prior) 3. Tighten castle nut until shaft rolling torque is 5.5 to 13 lbs-inch. Insert cotter pin (18) through nut and Disassemble Gearbox shaft. Refer to Figure 12. 4.
  • Page 27   6+,0 .,7 Lower cover Gasket, 68 mm OD x 50 mm ID & Seal, 50 mm x 68 mm Shaft, 2" tapered spline Bearing, 50 mm x 90 mm Spacer Shim, 60.3 mm OD x 45.3 mm ID 15-Tooth beveled pinion gear Gearbox housing Bearing, 35 mm x 80 mm...
  • Page 28 REMOVE CROSSBAR 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cutter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method, page 12. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, Figure 14) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar.
  • Page 29 INSTALL CROSSBAR UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface Yoke rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, splined Cup and bearing gearbox, vertical shaft, and crossbar as shown in Snap ring Figure 15. Journal cross CD1645A CD3739 Figure 17.
  • Page 30 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 20 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

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) IMPORTANT ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. Describe the options available for this cutter ■ Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be and explain their purpose. serviced before operating cutter.
  • Page 32 Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the when anyone comes within several hundred feet. Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com- ARNING pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
  • Page 33 1. Mounting pin hardware 2. A-frame bar 3. Upper mounting hardware 4. Diagonal brace 5A. Diagonal brace bar mounting hole 5B. Tailwheel pivot hole 6. Tailwheel bracket 7. PTO Hanger 9. Tailwheel 10. Height adjustment 12. Bag of hardware 13. Driveline (Slip clutch) 14.
  • Page 34 Install Tailwheel Install A-Frame 1. Attach tailwheel bracket (6) to cutter at the BB48 & BB60 Cutters: Attach A-frame bars (2) to the tailwheel pivot holes (5B) using cap screw (13) and inside of front mast plates. Secure into position using flange lock nut (14) previously removed.
  • Page 35 Install A-Frame to Diagonal Brace Bars INSTALL DRIVELINE 1. Remove cap screw (18) and flange lock nut (20) Select either the standard shear bolt or optional slip from top hole on A-frame bars. Leave spacer (19) clutch driveline. and float link (27) together. Install Driveline Shear Bolt 2.
  • Page 36 Install Driveline Slip Clutch 4. Secure drive by releasing lock collar slide onto the gearbox shaft and release lock collar when balls (Optional on BB48 and BB60) are seated into groove. Pull on drive to insure drive IMPORTANT is secure. ■...
  • Page 37 1. Remove solid plug and discard. 1. Thread check chains (3) through check chain bracket (2). 2. Make sure vent plug hole is clear. 2. Attach lower end of check chain (3) to mast plate (9 3. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on or 11) with bolt (6), washer (7), and nut (8).
  • Page 38 NOTE (Rev. 1/21/2005) 34 Assembly MAN0050 (Rev. 1/16/2004)
  • Page 39 PARTS INDEX BRUSHBULL Rotary Cutters: BB48 BB60 BB72 BB84 BRUSHBULL™ STANDARD-DUTY ASSEMBLY ..... 36-37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST (BB48, BB60, BB72; BB84–S/N 827627 & AFTER) ....38-39 CHECK CHAIN ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) .
  • Page 40 BRUSHBULL STANDARD DUTY ASSEMBLY BB48, BB60, BB72 & BB84 (BB84 SHOWN) Units with Serial Number 994126 & prior include tail wheel with fabri- cated steel hub. Units with Serial Number 994127 & after include tail wheel with cast iron hub. Item 14 ( 4 x 15 Notat Tire/Wheel) includes cast iron hub.
  • Page 41 BB48, BB60, BB72 & BB84 PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 57409 Complete drive asy - BB84 57236 Rear band - BB48 40554 Complete drive asy - BB48 57210 Rear band - BB60 40555 Complete drive asy - BB60 57183 Rear band - BB72 1009509 Complete drive asy - BB48...
  • Page 42 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (BB48, BB60, BB72 ALL SERIAL NUMBERS) (BB84–S/N 827627 & AFTER) CD5753 PART DESCRIPTION 58800 Gearbox repair asy.(BB48) 58801 Gearbox repair asy. (BB60) 58802 Gearbox repair asy. (BB72) 58803 Gearbox repair asy. (BB84) 57458 Gear crown 25T (BB48) 57459 Gear crown 24T (BB60) 57460 Gear crown 22T (BB72)
  • Page 43 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (CONT’D) PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 20890 Bearing-Ball 6207 57094 Shim kit 44 x 30.3 x 1 (BB84) 20897 Ring retainer 81mm internal (BB48, 57473 Flat washer 21 x 37 x 3 BB60, BB72) (BB48 & BB60) Cotter pin 57474 Flat washer 25 x 48 x 2.5...
  • Page 44 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (BB84–S/N 827626 & PRIOR) 27 - Shim Kit CD4332 PART DESCRIPTION 39124 Gearbox repair asy 39421 Lower cover 39323 Gasket 39420 Seal 39416 Shaft 39263 Bearing 39417 Spacer ——— A/R Shim, 45.3 mm ID x 65.3 mm OD 39418 Pinion gear, 15-tooth ———...
  • Page 45 BB72 COMER SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE CD6937 THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT WALTERSCHIED COMER PROFILE PROFILE PG 42 PG 41 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1001313 Bushing 1020901 Complete 540 driveline asy 1001314 Lining ring 1001300...
  • Page 46 BB72 & BB84 WALTERSCHIED SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY CD5761 WALTERSCHIED COMER PROFILE PROFILE NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT PG 42 PG 41 REF QTY PART BB72 PART BB84 DESCRIPTION 57403 57409 Complete 540 driveline assembly 40571 40574...
  • Page 47 BB48 COMER STANDARD DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE CD6934 THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT COMER WALTERSCHIED PROFILE PROFILE PG 45 PG 43 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 30917 Chain shield tether 1009509 Complete 540 driveline asy 1001340 Lock collar repair kit 1001300...
  • Page 48 BB60 COMER STANDARD DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE CD6935 THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT COMER WALTERSCHIED PROFILE PROFILE PG 45 PG 44 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1001340 Lock collar repair kit 1009510 Complete 540 drivline 1019445 Special drive yoke 1001300...
  • Page 49 BB48 & BB60 WALTERSCHEID STANDARD DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY CD5578 WALTERSCHIED COMER NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE PROFILE PROFILE THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT PG 45 PG 43 & 44 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 40554 Complete 540 driveline assembly 40777 Anti-rotation chain (shear bolt) BB48 only...
  • Page 50 BB48 & BB60 COMER SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) CD6936 NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT COMER WALTERSCHIED PROFILE PROFILE PG 47 PG 46 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1019447 Flanged yoke 1020900 Complete 540 driveline assembly 1001313 Bushing...
  • Page 51 BB48 & BB60 WALTERSCHIED SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) CD5760 NOTE: EXAMINE THE DRIVELINE PROFILE TO DETERMINE WALTERSCHIED COMER PROFILE PROFILE THE CORRECT REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNIT PG 47 PG 46 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 57400 Complete 540 driveline assembly 40759 Outer guard half 40571...
  • Page 52 FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) CD5752A PART PART PART PART DESCRIPTION BB48 BB60 BB72 BB84 57246 57143 57090 57128 Right front chain plate 57254 57144 57091 57127 Left front chain plate 1003643 1003645 1007850 1007851 .243 Dia. bent pin (front) 5496 5496 5496...
  • Page 53 RUBBER SHIELDING (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 1013207 Rubber shield kit - BB48 (includes items 1-4) 1013208 Rubber shield kit 5 ft - BB60 (includes items 1-4) 1013209 Rubber shield kit 6 ft - BB72 (includes items 1-4) 1013210 Rubber shield kit 7 ft - BB84 (includes items 1-4) 1004128 Rubber deflector 25.25 - BB48...

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 NC ............ National Coarse ATF.......Automatic Transmission Fluid NF ............

  • Page 56: Index

    INDEX ASSEMBLY General Information 2 Introduction, Inside Front Cover Assemble Cutter 29 Obtaining Replacement Manuals, Inside Front Cover Disassemble Shipping Unit 29 Specifications 2 Install A-Frame 30 Table of Contents 1 Install A-Frame to Diagonal Brace Bars 31 Warranty Install Tailwheel 30 Product 54 Quick Hitch Set-Up 31 Replacement Parts 53...
  • Page 57 BW1800, 1260, 2162, 3240 Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of WOODS, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS, a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor, and/or a WOODS authorized service center.
  • Page 58 ©2000 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, and "Tested. Proven. Unbeatable." 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.

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