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Woods RD990X Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 REARMOUNT MOWERS RD990X...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Dealers can register all Woods product at dealer.WoodsEquipment.com under Product Registration.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS RD990X 3-Point Hitch Category 1 and 2 Cutting Width 90" Cutting Height Range 1-1/2" - 7" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 1200 lbs Blade Speed (feet per minute) 17,000 Blade Speed (RPM) 2,074 Blade Spindles Number of Blades Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat.

  • Page 5: Safety 5

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Make sure attachment is properly secured, ad- justed, and in good operating condition. Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- ■ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar ufacture of our products.

  • Page 6: Operation

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! OPERATION ■ Stop power unit and implement immediately upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power ■ Full chain shielding is recommended when op- unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair erating in populated areas or other areas where any damage before resuming operation.

  • Page 7: Storage

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Make certain all movement of equipment com- ■ Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque ponents has stopped before approaching for chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins service. are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.

  • Page 8: Safety & Instructional Decals

    Replace safety decals if they are missing or illegible. 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.
  • Page 9 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 4 - 18866 2 - 18865 WARNING FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUNOVER. ■ Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPSCAB) and seat belt.

  • Page 10: 10 Operation

    OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of CAUTION the mower. The operator must be properly trained. Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. ■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing Read the Safety Rules and Safety Decals on page 5 to avoid entanglement in moving parts.

  • Page 11: Cutting Height Adjustment

    Refer to Figure 2 1. For Category 1 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E) with offset toward center of mower. For Category 2 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E) with offset toward outside of mower. 2. Attach the mower hitch pins (B) to lower tractor lift arms and secure.

  • Page 12: Tractor Top Link Adjustment

    TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT 9. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front caster wheel arms. When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top link until mower top link attachment point (A) is aligned ver- FORWARD tically with mower hitch pin (B), Figure 7. Adjust tractor top link so mower is level between caster wheel and ground (dimension C), Figure 8.

  • Page 13: Front Caster Wheel Interference Check

    FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE OPERATING TECHNIQUE CHECK CAUTION NOTICE ■ Stop power unit and implement immediately ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this in- upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power terference check has been performed. If you unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair change tractors, you must perform the check for any damage before resuming operation.

  • Page 14: Mower Removal & Storage

    PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible. Mow with uncut grass to the right. This will distribute the clippings over the cut area. (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Uneven Terrain Review and follow all safety rules and safety de- cal instructions on page 5 through page 9.

  • Page 15: Owner Service 15

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual. WARNING ■...
  • Page 16 CD7734A DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY Driveline U-Joints 8 Hours Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal Check Daily shaft with SAE 90W gear lube) For Leakage Caster Wheel (Four Wheels) 8 Hours Caster Pivot (Four Yokes) 8 Hours Slip Joint 8 Hours Shield Bearing 8 Hours Blade Spindles (Access through hole) 8 Hours...

  • Page 17: Belt Servicing

    NOTICE ■ Use care when installing or removing belt from spring-loaded idler at step 6. Springs store en- ergy when extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury. 7. Adjust belt guide G to provide 1/8" to 3/16" clear- ance from belt.

  • Page 18: Chain Shielding

    3. Insert blade lock (4) into groove of blade pin (3). parts. ■ Replace any safety decals that are missing 4. Secure lock (4) with Nylok bolt (5). or not readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer). Blade Sharpening Periodically or Before Extended Storage Follow Original ■...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting 19

    TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center Height of mower higher Adjust mower height and attitude of swath than at edge at front than at rear so that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height. See instructions on page 11.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt squealing Mower overloading; Reduce tractor ground speed material too tall or heavy but 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 lubricating Be careful not to over lubricate.
  • Page 21 NOTES Troubleshooting 21 MAN0845 ( 07/14/2023 )

  • Page 22: 22 Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE 5. Insert bolts into the threaded holes of bushing The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here requires flange. special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly 6. Tighten bolts alternately to remove split taper equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in bushing.
  • Page 23 NOTICE Seal ■ Improper positioning of seals can cause seal Detail damage. An improperly installed seal will leak and could cause bearing failure. 3. Identify the open side of the seal (3) containing the spring. 4. Apply a thin coat of Permatex to the area of housing where seals seat.

  • Page 24: Gearbox Repair

    13 10 1. Crown gear CD6090A-1 2. Gearbox housing 3. Input shaft 4. Output shaft 5. Gear pinion 6. Bearing 7. Bearing 8. Protective flat washer 9. Cotter pin 10. Snap ring 11. Snap ring 12. Spacer 20. Cap 13. Shim 21.
  • Page 25 Horizontal Shaft Seal Replacement 1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter (OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex. 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from the 2. Inspect area of shaft where seal seats. Remove any gearbox. burrs or nicks with an emery cloth.
  • Page 26 Gearbox Reassembly 4. Remove four cap screws (9), flat washer (11), and remove shield (5) from gearbox. Refer to Figure 18. 5. Remove castle nut (14) and hardware from output NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing shaft of gearbox. bearings, seals, and gaskets.
  • Page 27 UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR 17. Press in input oil seal (19), using tube of correct di- ameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip. 18. Press oil cap (20) on to cover the rear of housing, 1. Yoke using a tube of the correct diameter. 2.
  • Page 28 U-Joint Assembly 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 25 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.

  • Page 29: Universal Joint Repair

    Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the ■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com- to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec- cutting conditions.
  • Page 30 Install Front Casters (Figure 28 & 29) 1. Remove cap screws (12 & 13) and lock nuts (15) from outer caster arms (10). 2. Place arms inside of pockets in front corners of deck. Replace hardware. REAR CD7744 CD8093 Category 2 Configuration FRONT 10.
  • Page 31 Install Driveshaft Fill Gearbox NOTICE 1. Pull locking collar (B) back and, at the same time, push driveline onto gearbox shaft until locking de- vice engages. ■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to de- livery, make sure each gearbox is filled half-full 2.
  • Page 32 1. Front chain shield plate 2. Rear corner chain shield plate 3. Left corner chain shield plate 4. Right rear chain shield plate 5. Left rear chain shield plate CD7740 6. 1/4 Chain - 3 link 7. 1/4 Chain - 4 link 8.
  • Page 33 1. A-Frame Arm 2. Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 2.75 (Cat 2 Only) 3. Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 1.94 (Cat 1 Only) 4. Sleeve, .81 x 1.25 x 2.12 5. Sleeve, .88 x 1-1/8 x 19/32 6. 3/4 Flat Washer 7.

  • Page 34: 34 Dealer Checklists

    DEALER CHECKLISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST DEALER DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Show customer how to make adjustments and Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to select proper PTO speed. ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer.

  • Page 35: Parts Index

    PARTS INDEX Rearmount Mower: RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ......36 - 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 36 RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY CD7739A 32 33 81 - COMPLETE DECAL SET 82 - SAFETY DECAL SET 36 Parts MAN0845 ( 07/14/2023 )
  • Page 37 RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Deck (not sold separately) 52855 Sleeve 1.25 x 1.90 x 1.00 1032786 Lower Hitch Arm 1032812 Skid Shoe 56598 Sleeve .885 x 1.125 x 2.62 1266 3/16 x 1-1/2 Cotter Pin 19524 Sleeve .64 x 1.00 x 2.09 HT...
  • Page 38 RD990X GEARBOX ASSEMBLY CD6090A PART DESCRIPTION 1002499 Gearbox Assembly, Complete 57458 Gear, Crown 25T M5.3 Gearbox Housing 1005320 Shaft, Input 1-3/8 -6 1005321 Shaft, Output 1-1/4 57491 Pinion Gear 13T M5.3 57476 Bearing Cup & Cone 57462 Bearing Cup & Cone Washer, 1.58 x 3.13 x...
  • Page 39 RD990X DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY IDENTIFIED BY RIBBED SHIELDS AND GREASE FITTINGS IN CROSS BEARING CAPS CD8874 PART DESCRIPTION 601753 Complete driveline 605288 Complete collar yoke 605289 Lock collar repair kit 605290 Cross & bearing kit 605291 Outer yoke & tube 605292 Inner yoke &...
  • Page 40 RD990X DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY CD5556 PART DESCRIPTION 1029937 Drive Assembly Complete 40574 Yoke, 1-3/8-6SP (complete with lock collar) Cross and bearing kit 40464 Spring Pin, 10 mm x 80 mm 40575 Inboard Youk (male drive tube) 40587 Inner Profile (cut to length)
  • Page 41 RD990X DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1032800 Blade Spindle, Complete 18359 Sleeve 1-3/8 x 1-3/4 x 5/8 2715 Seal 1.75 x 2.56 x .5 2717 Bearing Cone 1032806 Spindle Housing w/ Cups 2716 Bearing Cup Seal Detail 1032801 Spindle Shaft & Crossbar...
  • Page 42 RD990X CHAIN SHIELDING ASSEMBLY CD7740 PART DESCRIPTION 1032821 Front Chain Shield Plate 1032832 Right Corner Chain Shield Plate 1032833 Left Corner Chain Shield Plate 1032822 Right Rear Chain Shield Plate 1032823 Left Rear Chain Shield Plate 4763 90 1/4 Chain - 3 Link...
  • Page 43 RD990X FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 1032828 Front Roller Kit - Complete 1032829 Roller Bracket 1006418 Roller, 4 x 7.38 1006420 Spacer, .75 x 7.27 35193 Bearing 38107 1/2 NC x 9 HHCS, GR5 3598 * 1/2 SAE Flat Washer...
  • Page 44 QUICK HITCH KIT (OPTIONAL) CD7742-1 Category 1 Configuration Category 2 Configuration PART DESCRIPTION 1032830 Quick Hitch Kit 1032826 Offset Link 1002012 Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 2.75 (Cat 2 only) 1016517 Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 1.94 (Cat 1 only) 1002018 Sleeve, .81 x 1.25 x 2.12 29281...

  • Page 45: Index 45

    INDEX Assembly Operation Chain Shielding 32 Adjustment Dealer Set-Up Instructions 29 Cutting Height 11 Initial Oil Fill 31 Tractor Top Link 12 Optional Equipment Front Roller 32 Attaching Mower to Tractor 10 Front Roller (Optional) 13 Dealer Check List Levelling Mower 11 Mower Removal &...

  • Page 46: 46 Appendix

    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 47: Bolt Size Chart

    BOLT SIZE CHART Notice: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE BOLT THREAD SIZES 5/16 10mm 12mm 14mm 16mm 18mm METRIC BOLT THREAD SIZES ABBREVIATIONS AG ......Agriculture HT .
  • Page 48 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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