Dealer Service 21; Gearbox Maintenance - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

The information in this section is written for dealer ser-
vice personnel. The repair described here requires
special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly
equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in
this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead
to replace complete assemblies.
WARNING
■ Before working underneath, disconnect drive-
line, raise cutter, lock in transport position, and
block cutter securely. Hydraulic system leak
down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic
system can cause equipment to drop.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
CAUTION
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing,
and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.

GEARBOX MAINTENANCE

NOTE: Read this entire section before starting any re-
pair. Many steps are dependent on each other.
1. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it
runs out the side level plug.
NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to re-
placing bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing
gears, shafts, and a housing is not cost effec-
tive. Purchasing a complete gearbox is more
economical.
2. Inspect gearbox for leakage and bad bearings.
Leakage is a very serious problem and must be cor-
rected immediately. Bearing failure is indicated by
excessive noise and side-to-side or end-play in gear
shafts.
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DEALER SERVICE
Seal Replacement
Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Permatex
Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent.
Leakage can occur at the horizontal gaskets and shaft
seals. These can be repaired without removing the
gearbox from the tiller.
Seal Installation
NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An improp-
erly installed seal will leak.
1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter
2. Inspect area of shaft where seal seats. Remove any
3. Lubricate gear shaft and seal lips.
4. Place seal squarely on housing, spring-loaded lip
5. Carefully press seal into housing, avoiding distor-
(OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex.
burrs or nicks with an emery cloth.
toward housing. Select a piece of pipe or tubing with
an OD that will sit on the outside edge of the seal
but will clear the housing. Tubing with an OD that is
too small will bow seal cage and ruin seal.
tion to the metal seal cage.
1. Seal
2
2. Pipe or tube
3. Seal seat
4. Casting
Pipe or tube must
press at outer
edge of seal
1
Incorrect
Installation
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Figure 16. Seal Installation

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