Assembly; Dealer Set-Up Instructions; Disassemble Shipping Unit; Assembly Procedures - Woods RT42.30 Operator's Manual

Assembly of this rotary tiller is the responsibility of the
WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner
completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor-
mal conditions.
WARNING
■ Do not allow bystanders in the area when op-
erating, attaching, removing, assembling, or
servicing equipment.
■ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its com-
ponents in any way.
CAUTION
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to
avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
rough-soled work shoes and protective equip-
ment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and
respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

The rotary tiller is shipped partially assembled.
Assembly will be easier if components are aligned
and loosely assembled before tightening hardware.
See "Bolt Torque Chart" on page 38 for recommended
torque values.
Complete the Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists on
page 26 when assembly is complete.
Select a suitable working area. Refer to illustrations,
accompanying text, parts lists, and exploded view
drawings.
For reference, front, back, left, and right directions are
determined by sitting in the tractor operator's seat.

DISASSEMBLE SHIPPING UNIT

It is advisable to have a mechanical lifting device to fa-
cilitate uncrating.
Be careful of nails in boards when uncrating.
1. Remove all parts that are wired and strapped to tiller
and/or crate.
2. Remove top, sides, and ends of crate.
3. Remove front rubber shield from the bottom of the
crate (reverse rotation models only).
4. Remove lag screws from L-shaped shipping brack-
ets. Remove L-brackets from the tiller.
5. Remove tiller assembly from crate base.
6. Remove loose nails from boards and dispose of
crate according to local codes.

24 Assembly

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES

Required tools: 1/2", 9/16", 3/4", 1-1/8", and 13 mm
combination wrenches, sockets, torque wrench, and
jack stands.
1. Lower skid shoes to lowest position and stand tiller
upright.
2. Lower park stand to support the front of the tiller
with tiller sitting on the ground.
3. Install driveline shield (18) to gearbox input shaft
using 8 mm bolts (38), 5/16 flat washers (39) and
lock washers (40).
4. Install driveline (19) to gearbox input shaft. (Refer to
page 11 for driveline attachment to tractor).
5. Attach mast plates (6 & 7) to tiller frame using 1/2
x 1-1/4 and 1/2 x 1-1/2 cap screws (45 & 46), and
flange lock nuts (48). Attach gearbox mount (22)
to gearbox with 1/2 x 1 cap screws (47). Secure to
mast plates with 1/2 x 1 cap screws and 1/2 flange
lock nuts.
6. Assemble Cat 1 quick hitch sleeve (56) between
mast plates in lower hole in the top of mast plates.
Secure with 3/4 x 3-1/2 cap screw (55) and lock nut
(57).
7. Attach tailgate chain to tailgate using 1/2 x 1 cap
screw (47) and flange lock nut (48). Thread the
chain through the keyhole slot on the top of tiller
frame. Secure the chain by sliding the desired link
into the narrow portion of the keyhole slot.
Figure 23. Attaching Tailgate Chain
8. Attach front rubber shielding and clamp bars using
5/16 x 1 carriage bolts (52) and flange whiz nuts
(42).
9. Fill both gearboxes with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube
until it runs out the side level plug.
10. Use a 5/16" Allen wrench to remove the fill plug.
MAN1177
( 07/28/2023 )