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ROTARY MOWER

59LB-1
For use on IH154, IH185 Cub LoBoy and IH184
(with or without 3-point lift). For tractors equipped
with turf tires, also order wheel spacer kit 18240.
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

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  • Page 1: Rotary Mower

    ROTARY MOWER 59LB-1 For use on IH154, IH185 Cub LoBoy and IH184 (with or without 3-point lift). For tractors equipped with turf tires, also order wheel spacer kit 18240. Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........2 GENERAL INFORMATION .

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    Remove accumulated debris from this equip- ment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard. Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. 4 Safety 59LB-1 Safety Rules (Rev. 7/9/2007)
  • Page 5 Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and Keep children and bystanders away from stor- secured. Never place any part of the body under- age area. Safety 5 59LB-1 Safety Rules (Rev. 7/9/2007)

  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at 1 - 25505 www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.

  • Page 7: Operation 7

    MOWING GRASS more than 1/2" higher, and never lower, than dimension “B”. Woods model 59 and L59 series mowers are equipped Dimension “B” is set by adjusting casters, gauge with suction-type blades which make them ideal for fin- wheels or lift chains.
  • Page 8 Figure 1. Attitude Adjustment NOTICE ■ Improper belt alignment or tension can cause premature belt failure. Figure 2. Proper Belt Tension Lubrication NOTICE Grease caster pivot and wheel every 8 hours of opera- ■ tion. Alignment must be rechecked if it is necessary to move idler pulleys to get proper belt tension.
  • Page 9 Blade Servicing Keep blades sharp for a good mowing job. Sharpen both ends of the blade the same amount to maintain balance. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a 1/16" blunt edge. Do not sharpen back side of blade.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY MOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY Casters If casters are used, see page 19, except for the L59 Open box and lay parts out in an orderly manner. mower on Ford 1000, 1600, 1700, 1900, and Satoh S650. (See mounting frame drawing in manual.) Side Shield (See page 20) Attach side shields (2 and 3) to mower with 3/8 x 1"...
  • Page 11 First put belt on the bottom groove, right hand side of the center sheave. Then thread it to left, around the left hand sheave. Figure 8. Proper Twist: The belt then follows with a 3/4 twist Figure 6. back under the left V-idler, up over the drive sheave Bring the belt back across the center sheave in the and back down under the right idler pulley.
  • Page 12 front hole of caster and deck rail; and secure with 3/8" Leaf Mulcher (Optional) (See page 22) lock washer and nut. In some cases it is necessary to 1. Turn mower upside down on saw horses. If mower open up the end link of the chain slightly so a 3/8" bolt has a bolt-on front shield, adjust shield all the way will pass through it.
  • Page 13 Figure 9. Mounting Frame Shown with 3-Point Lift Mounting Kit & 3-Point Lift Installed Figure 10. Mounting Frame Assembly Assembly 13 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007)
  • Page 14 Figure 11. Lift Assembly Figure 12. Lift Assembly 14 Assembly 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007)
  • Page 15 NOTES Assembly 15 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007)

  • Page 16: Parts Lists

    MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY 16 Parts 29932 (Rev. 8/10/2007)
  • Page 17 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 71851 * 5/16 NC x 3/4 Flange head bolt 6911 Chain (7 link) 10772 Lift angle 976 * 3/8 NC x 1-1/2 Hex head cap screw 18314 1/2 x 5/8 x 5/16 Sleeve 9814 †...
  • Page 18 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 4116 Spindle 5089 Seal 4114 Sleeve 4115 4107 Bearing cone 4117 Housing with cups 4106 Bearing cup 1972 * Grease fitting 4105 Spindle shaft 4110 Shoulder washer 6950KT 20-1/4 Medium suction blade (std for 59) -or- 26559KT †...
  • Page 19 CASTERS PART DESCRIPTION 29750 Right and left caster bundle 12243 Caster yoke (includes bolt, nut & sleeve) 29746 (a) Right caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 6761 (a) Right caster arm asy, 16-5/32" long 29747 (a) Left caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 18424 (a) Left caster arm asy, 16-5/32"...
  • Page 20 MOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY 20 Parts 29932 (Rev. 8/10/2007)
  • Page 21 MOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 24650 Front roller, complete (optional) 9700 Frame only 24583 Front roller, bearing & rod 25513 Left side shield 24587 Left front roller bracket 25512 Right side shield 24586 Right front roller bracket 6950KT Blade, medium suction (std) -or- 5818 Front shield (for mowers prior to...
  • Page 22 LEAF MULCHER PART DESCRIPTION 7080 Leaf mulcher ----- Leaf mulcher weldment (if part is worn out, order a complete new leaf mulcher) 7076 Angle lug 23218 3/8 Scdl 40 pipe 5/8 long (for use on 59’s with bent down front frame) 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 25475 1/2 NC x 1 HHCS GR5...

  • Page 23: 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 24: Bolt Size Chart

    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 25 BW1260, BW1800, 2162, 3240, DS1260, DSO1260, DS1440, TS1680 Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of WOODS, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS, a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor, and/or a WOODS authorized service center.
  • Page 26 ©2007 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, and "Tested. Proven. Unbeatable." 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.

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