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 be- come acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.
NOTICE: If you would like to receive a free Spanish language translation of the Safety Rules section of this manual, plus a set of Spanish language safety decals, please contact your local Woods dealer. AVISO: Si desea recibir una traducción al español gratuita de la sección de Reglas de seguridad de este manual y un juego de etiquetas de seguridad en español, por favor comuníquese con su...
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. The 22-minute video can be viewed online for free at TheAEMStore, https://youtu.be/uEWXsDqhDq0 It reinforces the proper procedures to follow while operating your mowing...
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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)
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts ■ Never allow children or untrained persons to op- to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an erate equipment.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TRANSPORTATION (Safety Rules continued from previous page) ■ Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over ■ Make sure driveline guard tether chains are at- Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and tached to the tractor and equipment as shown seat belt.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden- (Safety Rules continued from previous page) ly on slopes. ■ Full chain shielding must be installed at all times. Thrown objects could injure people or ■...
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) ■ Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ■ Service and maintenance work not covered in ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked OWNER SERVICE must be done by a qualified and secured.
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! 8 - PN 18864 WARNING 5 - PN 15922 DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF (1000 RPM) 1000 n PTO speeds higher than 1000 RPM can cause equipment failure and personal injury.
OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine de- CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR pends on it being operated within the limitations as explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow NOTICE all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the tractor.
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Mechanical Connection 1. To check for potential excessive turn angle, discon- nect the driveline from tractor. 1. Attach cutter using a 1-1/8" clevis pin and clip. 2. Start engine and turn as far right or left as possible. 2. Attach safety tow chain (25) to drawbar support. 3.
TRACTOR OPERATION Mowing Tips Use care when operating around tree limbs and other WARNING low objects. Avoid being knocked off tractor and being injured. ■ Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse. Only use a tractor with a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
TRANSPORTING WARNING ■ 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”...
STORAGE Set tractor PTO at correct RPM for your equipment. Follow these steps when storing your cutter: Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated. 1. Clean cutter before storing. See page 23 for clean- ing instructions.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators BLOCKING METHOD who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. To minimize the potential hazards of working under- For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- neath the cutter, follow these procedures: tion in this manual.
Seasonal Lubrication 3. Align crossbar (12) with blade access hole in the cutter frame. Remove cap screw (23), blade pin lock In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a more clip (6), keyhole plate (5), spacer (15), and shims (2 extensive application is recommended seasonally.
Blade Sharpening SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8) NOTICE The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gear- ■ When sharpening blades, grind the same box and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an amount on each blade to maintain balance. obstruction.
■ Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts. WARNING ■ Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer). ■ Explosive separa- Periodically or Before Extended Storage tion of tire and rim...
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.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Seal Replacement (Figure 10) vice personnel. The repair described here requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Permatex ®...
Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement (Figure 11) 5. Remove six cap screws (23) and top cover (22) from housing. Remove gear (1) from inside housing. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the 6. Remove oil seal (19) from front of housing (to be gearbox.
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9. Press bearing (7) into the housing, using a round 16. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006" and tube of the correct diameter and a hand press. 0.016". You should not have to adjust the backlash. Secure with shim (13) and snap ring (10). 17.
SPLITTER GEARBOX REPAIR Assembly 1. Clean housing, pay specific attention to areas where (Figure 12) gaskets are installed. Removal from Cutter 2. Wash housing and all components thoroughly. 1. Disconnect and remove all drivelines from gearbox. 3. Select a clean work area to assemble gearbox. 2.
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Check Gearbox 5. Install breather (18) in top cover. 1. Place top cover (21) on housing and secure into po- Reinstallation on Cutter sition using six cap screws (20). NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move it 2. Check gearbox for leaks by: plugging all holes ex- without mechanical assistance.
CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cut- ter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method page NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, Figure 14) or a small hydraulic jack to re- move the crossbar.
CROSSBAR INSTALLATION 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface rust, Loctite and foreign material from hub, splined ® gearbox vertical shaft, and crossbar assembly. 2. Slide crossbar assembly (10) onto splined shaft. Install washer (71) and nut (72) and align a slot with hole in splined shaft.
SERVICING TIRES SAFELY 4. Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 20 and tap on yoke to remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift Used Aircraft Tires (Figure 21) and hammer. WARNING ■...
1. Connect height control cylinder hose to tractor. Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner 2. Connect wing control cylinder hoses to tractor. completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- 3.
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Winch Kit Installation (Optional) Optional Wheel & Hub Refer to page 58 for Installation and Operation instructions. Double Chain Installation (Optional) NOTICE DO NOT REMOVE SINGLE ROW CHAIN AS INSTALLED FROM FACTORY. DOUBLE CHAIN KIT IS AN ADDITION TO STANDARD SINGLE ROW CHAIN SHOWN.
DEALER CHECKLISTS Show customer the safe, proper procedures to DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST be used when mounting, dismounting, and stor- ing equipment. (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Make customer aware of optional equipment Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to available so that customer can make proper ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the choices as required.
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5-BOLT WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY 15" Rim for Pneumatic Tire Solid Tire & Rim Aircraft Tire & Rim CD6885 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Heavy hub assembly (includes 6.00 x 9 solid tire, rim & 1017050 1017040 items 1 through 15) hardware - 5 bolt -OR- Heavy wheel hub with cups 25 x 8 - 14 severe duty ag tire,...
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LIGHT KIT ASSEMBLY AMBER BLACK AMBER CD9255 BLACK PART DESCRIPTION 1036887 WIRE HARNESS, 16 FT MAIN 1040275 LED AG COMBO LAMP LH 1040276 LED AG COMBO LAMP RH 1040277 AG ENHANCER MODULE HARNESS, WIRE, 1045073 3 FT REAR, 2 PCS 62521 NUT LOCK 1/4 NC FLANGE BOLT, HEX FLNG...
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CHAIN SHIELDING - CENTER & WING (REAR) SINGLE ROW STANDARD ON BW15.51 MODELS DOUBLE ROW OPTIONAL ON BW15.51 MODELS CD8778 Rear Center Installed Rear Wing Installed PART DESCRIPTION SINGLE DOUBLE 4069 5/16 chain 4 link 3994 5/16 chain 5 link 5496 5/16 chain 7 link 38381 5/16 chain 9 link 1016952 5/16 chain 13 link...
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CHAIN SHIELDING - CENTER & WING (FRONT) SINGLE ROW STANDARD ON BW15.51 MODELS DOUBLE ROW OPTIONAL ON BW15.51 MODELS CD8779 FRONT Front Center Wing Installed Installed SINGLE ROW DOUBLE ROW PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1041087 1/4 NC x 1.0 button head screw 1045681RP Straight winglet DBL retainer 4069...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (WING) 5 2F CD8821 PART DESCRIPTION 597269 Complete cylinder 600251 Seal kit (includes items 2A-2F) † Cap o-ring † Pistol seal † Rod o-ring † Cap seal † Wiper seal † Backup seal Cylinder housing rod end Piston Jam nut Cylinder tie rod 1/2 pipe plug...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (CENTER) DC1105 CENTER CENTER 3.5 X 8 DESCRIPTION 3.5 X 8 DESCRIPTION PART PART 23540 Seal repair kit (includes 2A - 2G) 11975 1/2 NPT vent plug Seal repair kit w/ heavy duty Cylinder barrel ---------- piston seal (includes 2A - 2G) Tie rod nut ‡...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT PART DESCRIPTION Stroke control set for 1-1/4" 24098 cylinder rod (contains items 2 - 5) – – – – 1-1/2" Segment – – – – 1-1/4" Segment – – – – 1" Segment – – – – 3/4"...
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WINCH KIT (OPTIONAL) 1.5” CENTER OF CYLINDER LUG 1.5” CD6947A CD8791B Winch Kit Installation PART DESCRIPTION 1045853 Winch kit, complete 1. Locate and drill one 9/16” hole in each wing as shown. Assemble items 6, 3, 1 and 5 and use to 1/2 x 2 clevis pin locate and drill remaining holes.
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.
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METRIC SERIES TORQUE CHART Metric Bolt Head Identification Metric Metric Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9 Coarse Thread Fine Thread Marking on Head Marking on Head Diameter & Diameter & Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9 Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9 Thread Pitch Wrench Thread Pitch (Millimeters) Size lbs-ft...
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.
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 respec tive companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.