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  • Page 1 BATWING ® ROTARY CUTTER BW12...

  • 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 BW12 Cutting Height (Varies with tire selection) ..........2 - 12" Cutting Width .

  • 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! TA C T A P H Y S I C IA N I M M ED I AT E LY I F F L U I D Safety is a primary concern in the design and ENTERS SKIN OR EYES.

  • Page 8: Transportation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat  Make sure driveline guard tether chains are belt.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- (Safety Rules continued from previous page) denly on slopes.  Full chain shielding must be installed at all times. Thrown objects could injure people or dam- ...

  • Page 10: Storage

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page)  Never perform cleaning, service or maintenance with engine running.  Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and ...

  • Page 11: Safety & Instructional Decals

    (PN 57123) or come off. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your 4 - PN 18869 Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the DANGER Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the SHIELD MISSING United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
  • Page 12 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 6 - PN 18866 8 - PN 18864 (540 RPM) DANGER WARNING O NOT EXCEE PTO SPEE OF 540 RPM ROTATING DRIVELINE PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause equipment failure and personal injury.
  • Page 13 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 12 - PN 1004991 WARNING TRANSPORT LOCK AND CYLINDER REQUIREMENTS RAISED CUTTER CAN DROP AND CRUSH SINGLE-ACTING FULL Cutte ers must be equipped with transport lock. EXTENSION stan All tr...

  • Page 14: 14 Operation

    OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine  Stop power unit and equipment immediately depends on it being operated within the limitations as upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the resuming operation.
  • Page 15 1. To check for potential excessive turn angle, disconnect the driveline from tractor. 2. Start engine and turn as far right or left as possible. 3. Shut engine off and try to connect CV driveline to tractor. If it cannot be connected, the turn angle is too severe.

  • Page 16: Tractor Operation

    Cutting Height (Normal Mowing) - Wings Use a slow ground speed for better shredding. NOTE: Cutter is adjusted at factory for wings to Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain and the remain parallel to center frame through full range of material’s height, type, and density.

  • Page 17: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING ARNING  Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up”...

  • Page 18: Storage

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 7 through page 13. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check that equipment is properly and securely attached to tractor.

  • Page 19: Owner Service 19

    OWNER SERVICE BLOCKING METHOD The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, To minimize the potential hazards of working under- your dealer has trained service technicians available. neath the cutter, follow these procedures: For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- ARNING tion in this manual.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    1. Driveline U-joint 10 Hours 7. Gearbox Daily 2. Telescoping shaft 10 Hours 8. Tongue pivot 40 Hours 4. CV body assembly 10 Hours 9. Wheel yoke pivot 40 Hours (10 pumps minimum) 10. Tailwheel spindle 20 Hours 5. Driveline shield 10 Hours 11.

  • Page 21: Blades

    Seasonal Lubrication 3. Align crossbar (24) with blade access hole in the cutter frame. Remove cap screw (37), blade pin In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a lock clip (11), keyhole plate (10), and shims (7). more extensive application is recommended season- Carefully drive blade pin (18) out of crossbar.

  • Page 22: Slip Clutch Adjustment

    Blade Sharpening SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 9) NOTICE The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an When sharpening blades, grind the same ■ obstruction. amount on each blade to maintain balance. A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over Replace blades in pairs.

  • Page 23: Shielding Repair

    Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of ● — not in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of cage if available. matching color (purchase from your Woods Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, dam- dealer).

  • Page 24: 24 Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Does not cut Dull blades Sharpen blades. Worn or broken blades Replace blades. (Replace in pairs only.) Incorrect PTO speed Set at rated PTO speed. Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed. Drive not functioning (blades do Check drive shaft connection.

  • Page 25: Dealer Service 25

    DEALER SERVICE Seal Replacement The information in this section is written for dealer ser- (Figure 12) vice personnel. The repair described here requires Recommended sealant gearbox repair special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly ® Permatex Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent. equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gaskets...

  • Page 26: Seal Repair

    SEAL REPAIR NOTE: Make sure output gasket (10) and (11) are in place. Vertical Shaft Seal Repair 6. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it runs out the side level plug. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the gearbox.

  • Page 27: Gearbox Repair

    GEARBOX REPAIR Forged gear surfaces are rough when new. Check that wear pattern is smooth. (Figure 13) NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing 14. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves, bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts, nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat.

  • Page 28: Splitter Gearbox Repair

    12. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" shaft (1) and bearing (5) out the backside of and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the housing. backlash. 12. Remove gear (6) from inside housing. 13. Slide gear spacer (7) and ball bearing (20) on input 13.
  • Page 29 14. Slide bearings (16 & 13) and shims (12) over each 2. Check gearbox for leaks by: plugging all holes end of the center shaft (14). Secure bearings into except one, applying 4 psi of compressed air, and position using snap rings (10). immersing gearbox in water.

  • Page 30: Crossber Removal

    CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cutter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method page 19. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar.

  • Page 31: Crossbar Installation

    CROSSBAR INSTALLATION 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface out of yoke. See Figure 18. ® rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, splined gearbox vertical shaft, and crossbar assembly.

  • Page 32: Servicing Tires Safely

    SERVICING TIRES SAFELY Used Aircraft Tires (Figure 21) WARNING Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly.

  • Page 33: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Set-up of this cutter is the responsibility of the WOODS and system pressure is released by operating dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely valve levers. assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.

  • Page 34: Dealer Check Lists

    This cutter is fully assembled and adjusted at the fac- 3. Install adapter (3) found in manual tube into tory with a two hose hydraulic set-up. One hose oper- cylinder. ates cut height adjustment. One hose operates wing 4. Remove tee (2) from bulkhead fitting (5). angle.

  • Page 35: Parts Index

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST ___ Show customer how to determine the turning lim- its of the CV PTO driveline. (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Show customer the safe, proper procedures to be Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to used when mounting, dismounting, and storing ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the equipment.
  • Page 36 NOTES 36 Dealer Check Lists MAN1078 (2/6/2014)
  • Page 37 PARTS INDEX BATWING Rotary Cutter ® BW12 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY..................38 - 39 MAIN ASSEMBLY .......................40 WING ASSEMBLY ......................42 TONGUE ASSEMBLY......................43 HOSE ASSEMBLY......................44 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (CAST/CROWN TOP ..............45 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ................46 - 47 DRIVE ASSEMBLY CENTER DECK ..............48 WING ..................48 CV DRIVE ................49 WHEEL &...
  • Page 38 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY (Rev. 3/17/2020) 38 Parts MAN1078 (2/6/2014)
  • Page 39 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 10520RP Blade shim .0478 13316 Compression spring 13946RP Blade shim .0359 32603 Keyhole plate 32604RP Blade pin lock clip 57099KT CCW blade kit 617196RP Gearbox w/ dipstick, nut 1003828 Manual tube 1004251 SMV bracket 1009199 10 Blade pin 1034946...
  • Page 40 MAIN ASSEMBLY (Rev. 1/9/2015) 40 Parts MAN1078 (2/6/2014)
  • Page 41 MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 1285 * 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 8345 1.00 x 4.08 Pin hdls 23790 Swivel parking jack 24098A 1-1/4 Cyl srtk cntrl set 46605 1.00 x 4.08 Clevis pin 1039950 Adjustable link 1035089 3 x 6 Hyd cylinder 1038883 Seal kit for 1035089 1037983...
  • Page 42 WING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1009199 2.04 Pin/blade 1285 * 1/4 x 1-1/2 cotter pin 1018331 * 1-14 Slotted flanged nut 2472 * 5/16 lock washer ZP 1037979 Crossbar wing 2615 * 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt ZP 23A 1038044RP BW12 Skid shoe, RT 3994...
  • Page 43 1035099 TONGUE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 13759 * 3/4 NC x 2-1/4 HHCS GR5 ZP 1038050RP BW12 Tongue 28873 3/4ID 1-1/20D 1/4 Washer, thick 614163RP BW12 Level hitch 14069 * 1/2 NC x 3-1/4 HHCS 1038875 2.06 x 2.5 x 2.00 Sleeve 14139 * 5/16 NC Flanged lock nut HD ZP 1038085RP...
  • Page 44 1038122 HOSE ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 11975 1/2 NPT Vent plug 312017 Swivel run tee 54315 1/2 NPTM 9/16 JICM Adapter 1038891 1/4NPTF 1/2NPTM Adapter rstr .06 1009496 9/16 JIC 9/16 JIC Adapter 1038123 Hose, 1/4 154 1/4NPT 9/16JICF 90 66511 1/2 NPT Male coupler 63480...
  • Page 45 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1038887 Gearbox repair 1:1.69 CW (Right) 1018329 A/R Output gasket (0.30) 1038888 Gearbox repair 1:1.69 CCW (Left 1018330 A/R Output gasket (0.13) and Center) ----- Lock washer ----- Housing ----- M10 x 1.5 x 25 Cap screw 1019632 Inspection cover 1018331...
  • Page 46 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 46 Parts MAN1078 (2/6/2014)
  • Page 47 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1038897 Complete splitter gearbox 1005308 Shaft 1-3/4-20 spline, wing 1005304 Oil seal ------- 3/8 Plug (not shown) 39251 Snap ring 20891 Bearing 1005305 Gear 39414 Bearing 1005306 Shim ------- Casting 57320 Snap ring 57318 Oil seal 1005307 Shim 1034979...
  • Page 48 CENTER DECK DRIVE ASSEMBLY WING DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART PART DESCRIPTION PART PART DESCRIPTION CENTER WING CENTER WING DECK DRIVE DRIVE DECK DRIVE DRIVE 1038049 1038095 Complete drive assembly 40779 Grease fitting 1029960 1029960 Friction clutch 1029932 Reinforcing collar 38478 38478 Cross and bearing kit 1029965 Outer guard half...
  • Page 49 CV DRIVE ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 33347 † Decal, danger guard missing 1038051 Complete CV drive (see page 13) 19851 Slide lock repair kit 11 1038895 Yoke, tube and slip sleeve 1032289 Yoke QD CV 1-3/8 - 6 12 1032296 U-Joint cross and bearing kit 1032290...

  • Page 50: Appendix

    5-BOLT WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY STYLE A STYLE B PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1017050 1 Heavy hub assembly - Style A 1017040 21" Solid laminate tire, (includes items 2 through 15) rim & hardware - 5 bolt -OR- 603798 1 Hub assembly - Style B 1039976 Whl assy 25.5 x 8-14 20 PR TRAKS (includes items 2-15)

  • Page 51: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations

    HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT PART DESCRIPTION 24098 Stroke control set for 1-1/4" cylinder rod (contains items 2 - 5) – – – – 1-1/2" Segment – – – – 1-1/4" Segment – – – – 1" Segment – – – – 3/4"...

  • Page 52: Index

    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 53: Product Warranty

    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 & N ..............

  • Page 54: Replacement Parts Warranty

    INDEX ADJUSTMENTS Replacement Parts Cutting Height Slip Clutch OPERATION Connecting Cutter to Tractor ASSEMBLY Cutting Height Adjustment Dealer Set-Up Instructions CV Driveline Turning Limits Fill Gearboxes Hydraulic Connection Interference Check DEALER CHECK LIST Cutter Operation Check Lists Mowing Tips Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Shredding Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Pre-Operation Check List (Owner’s Responsibility)
  • Page 55 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 56 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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