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! Never allow children or untrained persons to Safety is a primary concern in the design and operate equipment. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped PREPARATION out by an operator’s single careless act.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or machines. This speed is the ground speed limita- tion. ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely EXAMPLE: If the tractor is capable of 40 km/h, fastened.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet (92 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely • This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of fastened.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Before performing any service or maintenance, Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque lower equipment to ground or block securely, turn chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are off engine, remove key, and disconnect driveline installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe from tractor PTO.
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.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 6 -18867 8 - 1004114 5 - 18865 7 - 1003751 9 - 1029508 10 Safety MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 11 - 18866 17 - Serial Number Plate 12 - 18869 18 - 611520 14 - 44656 19 - 611521 - SIS 30 KM/H Safety 11 Rev.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 10 - 33347 13 - 18877 15 - 1002941 16 - W19924 12 Safety (Rev. 6/04/2018) MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar the mower. The operator must be properly trained. slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- spline groove.
3. Attach the safety chain to the tractor as shown in Check for excessive turn angle: Figure 1. 1. Disconnect the driveline from the tractor. 4. Attach the mower drive shaft to tractor PTO. Make 2. Start engine and turn as far right or left as possible. sure the lock collar engages securely.
STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER blades to contact ground repeatedly will cause damage to mower and drive. ARNING 1. Level mower from side to side. Check by measuring from mower frame to the ground at Do not operate PTO during transport. each deck rail.
PTO speed to 540 RPM and maintain speed through- Extremely tall material should be cut twice. Set mower out the cutting operation. at a higher cutting height for the first pass. Then cut at desired height 90 degrees to the first pass. Mower vibration tends to loosen bolts.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST on driveline. Fasten tether chains as instructed to the tractor and the equipment. (OWNER's RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or decal instructions on page 5 through page 12. other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, CAUTION your dealer has trained service technicians available. sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key, For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- and unfasten seat belt.
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Seasonal Lubrication 3. Place joints in the straight position and add 10 additional pumps of grease to both joints. In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a more extensive application is recommended season- 4. Wipe telescoping drive clean of all old grease and ally.
BELT SERVICING idler with belt to obtain enough belt length to route it over pulley E. Make sure spring-loaded idler Belt Replacement pivots freely with belt installed. One of the major causes of belt failure is improper BLADE SERVICING installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol- ARNING lowing: 1.
Figure 5. Blade Balancing 1. Follow original sharpening pattern. 2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave Figure 7. Blade and Spindle Assembly approximately 1/64" blunt edge. 1. Place blade over blade pilot on the bottom of the 3.
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of ● Periodically or Before Extended Storage missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, dealer).
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TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage 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. Oil on belt from over-lubrication Be careful not to over-lubricate.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- 2. Remove sheave (3) and spacer (4). vice personnel. The repair described here requires NOTE: A wheel puller may be needed if sheave special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly can not be removed by hand.
3. Insert shaft assembly with bearing and spacer into seal but will clear the housing. Tubing with an OD spindle housing from the bottom. that is too small will bow seal cage and ruin seal. 4. Install upper bearing (5) over shaft with the seal 5.
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Disassemble Gearbox 3. If the leak occurred at either end of horizontal shaft, remove oil cap (11) and/or oil seal (1). Replace Refer to Figure 11. with new one (see Seal Replacement, page 26). 1. Remove top cover (28) from housing. Turn gearbox 4.
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4. Press output shaft assembly into housing from the 13. Slide shim (3) over input shaft and secure with bottom opening. snap ring (2). 5. Install snap ring (18) in bottom of housing. 14. Check input shaft end float by moving the input shaft by hand.
Install Gearbox UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move with- 1. Yoke out mechanical assistance. 2. Cup and bearings 1. Set gearbox on gearbox stand and fasten with 3. Snap ring bolts and nuts. Torque bolts to 175 lbs-ft. 4.
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3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in 4. and tap on yoke shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings. to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat Step Insert another bearing cup directly across from first 2 & Step 3 for opposite cup. cup and press in as far as possible with hand pressure.
5. Attach parking jack to trailer tongue frame. The mower is shipped mostly assembled but requires 6. Remove wood block from hitch. dealer set-up. The Woods dealer should deliver the mower to the owner completely assembled, lubricated, Attach Hydraulic Hoses and adjusted for normal conditions.
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1. Install chain shielding plate (3) to rear mower frame 1. Remove rope lever from the top of front latch. as shown. 2. Remove plugs from front and rear ports on cylinder 2. Secure with carriage bolts (14) and flanged lock and extend cylinder rod.
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Mulch Kit Installation NOTE: Do not tighten hardware until mulch kit is com- pletely installed. 1. Raise deck and lock into transport position. NOTE: Make sure deck is stable before proceed- ing. 2. Remove chain shielding installed. Chain shielding is not required when using mulch kit. 3.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ___ Show customer how to make adjustments and ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the select proper PTO speed. customer.
PARTS INDEX Turf Batwing Mower TBW 150C MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ......36 & 37 DECK ASSEMBLY .
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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 36 Parts Rev. 6/15/2021) MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
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MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Trailer assembly (see page 40) 38001 Pin, Wing hinge ----- Right deck assembly (see page 38) 1029548 Pin, 1 x 5.03 ----- Left deck assembly (see page 38) 1029549 Pin, 1 x 9.09 ----- Center deck assembly (see page 38) 18270...
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DECK ASSEMBLY 38 Parts (Rev. 10/20/2015) MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
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DECK ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- 54" Mower deck Sleeve .625 x 1.00 x .438 ----- Caster tube, Rear Deck (see page 48) 20644 Belt - or - 3231 3/8 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 ----- Caster tube, Wing Deck (see page 48) 21757 3/8 SAE flat washer 1008022...
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TRAILER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Trailer frame 38001 Pin, Wing hinge 1029501 Hitch 18270 Pin, Safety 3/16 1029518 Wing release 31138 3/8 NC x 3-1/2 HHCS GR5 1029529 Lock, rear deck 3/8 Standard flat washer 23790 Parking jack 6698 3/8 NC Lock nut 40933...
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1006649 Complete gearbox 1007858 Spacer 39275 Seal 1007862 Shim kit 1007861 Snap ring 57466 Snap ring 1007865 Shim kit 57463 Seal 51850 Ball bearing 1007860 Snap ring Input shaft 20893 Washer 25 x 44 x 4 mm 20894 Key 8 x 10 x 30 mm 51946...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Note: The center deck uses a 3 x 8 cylinder. The wing decks use a 3 x 10 cylinder. Verify cylinder size before ordering replacement parts. 3 x 8 3 x 10 PART PART DESCRIPTION 29547 1019460 Complete cylinder 19810 19810 Seal repair kit (includes items 2A - 2G...
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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