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 adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ■ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt secure- Safety is a primary concern in the design and man- ly fastened. Falling off power unit can result in ufacture of our products.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! MAINTENANCE ■ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. ■ Do not stop, start, or change directions sudden- ■ Before dismounting power unit or perform- ly on slopes. ing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower ■...
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION SERIAL NUMBER PLATE LOCATION Safety 7 MAN1047 ( 07/02/2024 ) MAN1047_2024-07.indd 7 MAN1047_2024-07.indd 7 7/3/24 9:20 AM 7/3/24 9:20 AM...
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Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your near- est dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this equipment. Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments and all controls. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment without proper instructions. This equipment is designed for a wide range of appli- cations.
When using the rake tool, you may need to adjust the tail wheels after adjusting pitch to maintain the desired working depth. Position 3-point lift arm sway blocks or tighten sway chains to eliminate side sway. Install side braces if necessary.
Backfilling PARKING STAND PLACEMENT (OPTIONAL) Reverse blade for backfilling ditches or trenches (see Reversing). Assembly The rake may also be used in light backfilling 1. Assemble parking stand holder (1) toward center of applications. frame assembly using 3/8 hex head cap screw (3), 3/8 flat washers (4) and secure with 3/8 hex nut (5).
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Review and follow all safety rules and safety Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat decal instructions on pages 5 through 8. belt are in good condition. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. Keep Check that all safety decals are installed and in seat belt securely fastened during operation.
MAINTENANCE The information in this section is written for operators REPLACING BLADE CUTTING EDGE who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. Remove Cutting Edge For your protection, read and follow all safety informa- tion in this manual.
■ Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts. ■ Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer). 1. Rake tine ■...
BLADE AND RAKE ASSEMBLY Assembly of this Rear Blade/Landscape Rake is the re- Blade and Rake Assembly (Basic) sponsibility of the Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and ad- 1. Assemble frame assembly onto threaded stud on justed for normal cutting conditions.
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Blade Assembly (Premium) Install hitch pin (16) thru hole in frame and into de- sired hole in pivot assembly. 1. Remove clamp channel (4) from pivot assembly (3). 4. Assemble left and right mast plates (8 & 9) to frame Insert clamp channel into main channel on back of assembly (1) using 1/2 NC x 3-1/2 hex cap screws moldboard (2).
TAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) (LANDSCAPE RAKE ONLY) 1. Remove landscape rake from tractor 3-point lift arms if attached. 2. Roll landscape rake over with tines pointing upward. 3. Place jack stands or suitable blocking device under tine beam to raise tine beam approximately 8 to 10 inches.
QUICK HITCH BUSHING KIT (OPTIONAL) PARKING STAND (OPTIONAL) Assembly 1. Assemble parking stand holder (1) toward center of frame assembly using 3/8 NC hex cap screw (3), 3/8 flat washers (4) and secure with 3/8 NC hex nut (5). Do not allow parking stand holder to cover any portion of safety decal.
CATEGORY 0 / 1 HITCH PIN KIT SKID SHOE KIT (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) 1. Remove plow bolts from each end of cutting edge. 1. Remove existing hitch pins. 2. Attach skid shoe (1) to rear of moldboard with 5/8 NC x 2 plow bolt (2), 5/8 hardened flat washer (3) 2.
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SKID SHOE KIT (OPTIONAL) 1. Remove plow bolts from each end of cutting edge. 2. Attach right and left skid shoe brackets (3 & 4) to rear of moldboard with plow bolts (8), washers (9), and lock nuts (10) supplied in kit. Top of skid shoe brackets should angle slightly toward edge of blade.
DEALER CHECKLISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST DELIVERY CHECKLIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Show customer how to make adjustments. Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly before delivering it to the Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain customer.
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.
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 .
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