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! 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.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Before performing any service or maintenance, disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, ...
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe nents in any way.
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 6 - PN 1002941 1 - PN 18868 2 - PN 18866 DANGER WARNING SHIELD MISSING O NOT EXCEE PTO SPEE OF O NOT OPERATE - - PUT SHIEL ON 540 RPM 8 - PN 33347 PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause...
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Never allow riders. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from Keep bystanders away from equipment during your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check operation. the Dealer Locator at www.woodsequipment.com, or in Keep all shields in place and in good condition.
OPERATION The TC rotary tiller is designed for completion of plow- ARNING ing operations and seedbed preparation. It breaks up clods, levels the soil surface, destroys weeds, and Before dismounting power unit or performing mixes in fertilizer. Refer to the information in this man- any service or maintenance, follow these steps: ual for the specifications, parts, assemblies, and disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point...
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1-1/4" operation and damage the tiller or tractor. If the driveline is too short, please call your Woods dealer for a longer driveline. If the driveline is too long, please follow the instructions for shortening the driveline.
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4. The calculated side shift must be less than the maximum side shift. (Example: Tractor rear tire width = 70”, TC60 Tiller = 60”. 70/2 = 35”, 60/2 = 30”. 35-30 = 5” + 5”...
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Tractor Stability ARNING A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result- ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights.
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NOTICE ___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured. Do not drop tiller to the ground with the rotor ■ turning. Sudden high speed jolts multiply stress to ___ Check that equipment is properly and securely the driveline and can cause extreme damage. attached to tractor.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- your dealer has trained service technicians available.
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LUBRICATION INFORMATION BEARING LUBRICATION Highest quality bearings are used on the tiller. Only tri- 1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. ple-seal bearings are used on the rotor shaft, which operates down in the dirt.
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Figure 10. Lubrication Points Figure 11. Slip Clutch Adjustment SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT DRIVELINE SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key. Always use approved M8 x 50 mm class 8.8 ■ 2. Loosen nuts on springs until the springs can rotate shear bolt as a replacement part.
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Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of Replace any safety decals that are missing or not ● ● missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of readable (supplied free through your Woods matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer). See Safety Decals section for location dealer).
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Rotor will not turn. Tractor PTO not engaged. Check control lever. Clutch friction discs worn (Slip-Clutch Check and replace. drive only). Shear bolt sheared (Shear bolt drive only). Install new shear bolt. Obstruction between rotor and frame. Check and clear obstruction.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Leakage can occur at the horizontal gaskets and shaft vice personnel. The repair described here requires seals. These can be repaired without removing the special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly gearbox from the tiller.
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Input Shaft Repair 6. Remove retaining bolt and washer from the top sprocket. 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from the gearbox. 7. Release the tension from the chain, Figure 15, and remove the top sprocket and sleeve from the side 2.
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UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 19 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. 1. Yoke 2. Cup and bearing 3. Snap ring 4.
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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.
Assembly of this rotary tiller is the responsibility of the 6. Remove loose nails from boards and dispose of WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner crate according to local codes. completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES mal conditions.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST ___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning and the need to keep them in place and in good (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) condition. Emphasize the increased safety haz- ards when instructions are not followed. Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the ___ Point out all guards and shields.
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1032606 - GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1032606 Cast Iron tee gearbox 1032437 Seal, metric 60 x 95 x 10 1032408 Snap ring, metric 95 x 98.5 x 3 1032409 Shim kit, metric 85.3 x 94.7 1032445 Ball Bearing 6012 1032446 Cap Screw, M10-1.50 x 20mm cl 8.8 1008155 Parallel Key, metric 14 x 9 x 35 Hardened...
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.
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 &...
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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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