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  • Page 1 BATWING ® ROTARY CUTTER BW12E...
  • Page 2 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 the adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........2 SPECIFICATIONS.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS BW12E Cutting Height (Varies with tire selection) ........51 - 305 mm (2 - 12") Cutting Width .

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIAT ELY IF FL UID Safety is a primary concern in the design and ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our  Never allow children or untrained persons to efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act.
  • Page 6 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! TRANSPORTATION (Safety Rules continued from previous page)  Make sure driveline guard tether chains are  Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or attached to the tractor and equipment as shown in ROPS cab and seat belt.
  • Page 7 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  Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during times.
  • Page 8 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Never perform service or maintenance with (Safety Rules continued from previous page) engine running.  Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the  Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until machine ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and secured.

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    (PN 57123) or come off. 4 - PN 18869 Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your 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 10 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 11 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 Cutte ers must be equipped with transport lock. SINGLE-ACTING FULL EXTENSION stan All tr...

  • Page 12: Declaration Of Conformity

    12 Declaration of Conformity MAN1126 (1/9/2015)

  • Page 13: Operation 13

    OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR depends on it being operated within the limitations as NOTICE explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all ■ safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the For tractors with a 1-3/8"...
  • Page 14 2. Check for straight-ahead operation and at full 3. Raise or lower the center section to obtain a turning angles. If there is any interference, remove distance of 127 mm (5") from bottom edge of skid the lower lift links. shoe to the ground.
  • Page 15 Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with Tall material should be cut twice. Cut material higher replacement fiber disc. The slip clutch is designed to the first pass. Cut at desired height at 90 degrees the slip when excessive torsional loads occur. second pass.
  • Page 16 Figure 4. Transport Lock In Operation Position Figure 2. Transport Lock-Up Bar - Right Wing STORAGE Center Section Lock-Up Follow these steps when storing your cutter: 1. Raise cutter with hydraulic cylinder to maximum 1. Clean cutter before storing. See page 22 for height.
  • Page 17 PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured. (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Check cutting height and attitude adjustment. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on page 7 through page 13. ___ Raise and lower equipment to make sure air is purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses.

  • Page 18: Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators BLOCKING METHOD 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 19 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 20 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 21 Blade Sharpening SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8) The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox NOTICE 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 22 Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and an exten- missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of sion hose long enough to allow you to stand to the side matching color (purchase from your Woods —...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting 23

    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 24: Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- Seal Replacement (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 25 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 26 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 27 12. Check that the gear backlash is between .15 mm shaft (1) and bearing (5) out the backside of (0.006") and .41 mm (0.016"). You should not have housing. to adjust the backlash. 12. Remove gear (6) from inside housing. 13.
  • Page 28 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 e x c e p t o n e , a p p l y i n g 2 7 . 6 k P a ( 4 p s i ) o f position using snap rings (10).
  • Page 29 CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of cutter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method page 18. NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, ) or a small hydraulic jack to remove the crossbar.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Set-up of this cutter is the responsibility of the WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely  Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal cutting to avoid entanglement in moving parts.

  • Page 33: Dealer Check Lists 33

    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 34 NOTES 34 Notes MAN1126 (1/9/2015)
  • Page 35 PARTS INDEX BATWING ® Rotary Cutter BW12E CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY ..................36-37 MAIN ASSEMBLY ......................38 WING ASSEMBLY ......................40 TONGUE ASSEMBLY ....................... 41 HOSE ASSEMBLY......................42 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ................... 43 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY ................44-45 DRIVE ASSEMBLY CENTER DECK ..............46 WING .................
  • Page 36 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY 36 Parts MAN1126 (1/9/2015)
  • Page 37 CENTER FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 28 1038078RP 1 BW12 Spring arm 1285RP * 1/4 X 1-1/2 Cotter pin 29 1038090RP 2 Center chain lock 3994 122 5/16 Chain5 link 30 1038092RP 1 BW12 Center shield 4069 5/16 Chain 4 link 31 1038110RP 3 Center chain lock winglet 8345...
  • Page 38 MAIN ASSEMBLY 38 Parts MAN1126 (1/9/2015)
  • Page 39 MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS REF PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 15 1038095 39.8x56.4 Drv asy cmpl W300E 1285RP * 7 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 16 1038100 25.4 x 97.5 mm (1.0" x 3.84") Pin 8345 3 25.4 X 103.6 mm (1.00" X 4.08") Pin- 17 1038881 50.8 x 254 mm (2"...
  • Page 40 WING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1018331 * 1-14 Slotted flanged nut 1285RP * 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 22 1037979RP Crossbar wing 2472 * 5/16 Lock washer ZP 23A 1038044RP BW12 Skid shoe, RT 2615 * 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt ZP 23B 1038045RP BW12 Skid shoe, LT 3994...
  • Page 41 1035099 TONGUE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 11900RP * 2 1/2 NC Flanged lock nut 1038050RP 1 BW12 Tongue 302207 * 3 3/4 NC Flanged lock nut 1035096RP 1 BW12 Level hitch 58423 * 1 5/16 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 ZP 1038875RP 1 52.3 x 63.5 x 50.8 mm (2.06"...
  • Page 42 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 7 66511RP 1/2 NPT Male coupler 63480...
  • Page 43 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 44 SPLITTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY 44 Parts MAN1126 (1/9/2015)
  • Page 45 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 57318RP Oil seal 1005307 Shim 1034979...
  • Page 46 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 assem- 40779 Grease fitting 1029932 Reinforcing collar 1029960 1029960 Friction clutch 1029965 Outer guard half 38478RP 38478RP Cross and bearing kit 1029966...
  • Page 47 5-BOLT WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1017050RP 1 Heavy hub assembly 1028820 609.6 x 184.2 x 304.8 mm (24" x (includes items 1 through 15) 7.25" x 12") Aircraft tire, rim & hardware - 5 bolt -or- 1017034RP 1 Heavy wheel hub with cups (includes items 6,7,14) 16 1028820F...
  • Page 48 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER STROKE CONTROL KIT REF PART DESCRIPTION 24098 Stroke control set for 31.8 mm (1-1/4") cylinder rod (contains items 2 - 5) – – – – 38.1 mm (1-1/2") Segment – – – – 31.8 mm (1-1/4") Segment – – – – 25.4 mm (1") Segment –...

  • Page 49: 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 50 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 &...

  • Page 51: Index 51

    INDEX ADJUSTMENTS Warranty Product Cutting Height Replacement Parts Slip Clutch OPERATION ASSEMBLY Connecting Cutter to Tractor Dealer Set-Up Instructions Cutting Height Adjustment DEALER CHECK LIST CV Driveline Turning Limits Hydraulic Connection Check Lists Interference Check Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Cutter Operation Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Mowing Tips DEALER SERVICE...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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 54 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.

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