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.
GENERAL INFORMATION ARNING experience and these instructions, you should be able to develop procedures suitable to your particular situa- tion. ■ Some illustrations in this manual show the The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur- mower with safety shields removed to provide a rent at the time of printing.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! PREPARATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and Check that all hardware is properly installed. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Always tighten to torque chart specifications out by an operator’s single careless act.
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! imum transport speed. Doing so could result in: (Safety Rules continued from previous page) • Loss of control of the implement and tractor Before starting power unit, check all equipment •...
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not operate or transport equipment while Always connect safety chain from equipment to under the influence of alcohol or drugs. towing vehicle when transporting. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. MAINTENANCE ...
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When lubricating telescoping PTO drives, keep (Safety Rules continued from previous page) fingers out of shield access slots to prevent injury. Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque chart specifications.
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 ROTATING BLADES AND States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 16 - 38446 WING DECK IMPORTANT • OPERATING MOWERS AT RAISED ANGLES EXCEEDING 25 WILL CREATE U-JOINT KNOCKING NOISE AND DAMAGE DRIVELINE. FAILURES RESULTING FROM THIS OPERATION WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! WARNING PIN STORAGE POSITION RAISED MOWER CAN DROP AND CRUSH Before working underneath rear mower: Raise rear mower to transport position. Insert pin to lock transport latch. Securely block up rear of mower.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! TBW144, TBW180, & TBW204 TRAILER 18 - 1002941 WARNING WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: CRUSHING AND Read Operator's Manual (available from dealer) and follow all safety PINCHING HAZARD precautions.
OPERATION Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the cutter. The operator must be properly trained. slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove. Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
CV Driveline Turning Limits The PTO drive shaft is intended for use with tractors that have 14 inches between the end of the PTO shaft NOTICE and the tractor's drawbar hitch pin hole. ■ Do not exceed turning angle of 80 degrees at 3.
4. Set mower on the ground. 5. Retighten screws. This equalizes clearance in the bolt holes. 6. Best mowing results will be obtained with front of mower level with, or slightly lower than, the rear. 7. Cutting height is controlled with front and rear caster wheel adjustment.
TRANSPORT 3. Pull the transport lock release rope to disengage the locks. Lower the wings and rear deck and When transporting the mower short distances, raise release the rope. the wings and the rear deck until all three transport locks engage automatically. STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER ARNING Install locking pins to secure the mower wings for...
When engaging the PTO, engine rpm should always be Extremely tall material should be cut twice. Set mower low. Once engaged and ready for mowing, increase at a higher cutting height for the first pass. Then cut at PTO speed to 540 rpm and maintain speed throughout desired height 90 degrees to the first pass.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST NOTES (OWNER's RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 5 through 12. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check that all shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, CAUTION your dealer has trained service technicians available. Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual to avoid getting caught in moving parts.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. When applied according to the lubrication chart, one good pump of most guns is sufficient. Use CAUTION SAE 90W gear lube in gearboxes. When lubricating telescoping PTO drives, keep Daily lubrication of PTO slip joints is necessary.
BELT SERVICE CAUTION Belt Replacement One of the major causes of belt failure is improper Use care when installing or removing belt from installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol- spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when lowing: extended and, if released suddenly, can cause per- sonal injury.
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BLADE SHARPENING NOTICE ■ When sharpening blades, be sure to balance them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration that can damage blade spindle bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower housings. 1. Remove blades. 2. Always sharpen both ends to maintain balance. 3.
2. Blade ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of 3. Screw, HHCS 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 matching color (purchase from your Woods dealer). 4. Nut, flange lock 1/2 NC ●...
TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at front Adjust mower height and attitude so that swath than at edge than at rear mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height.
TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage Mower overloading; material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy 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-lubrication Be careful not to over-lubricate.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- 4. Disassemble split taper bushing (5) (located on top vice personnel. The repair described here requires of pulley) by removing the two bolts (2) and special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly washers (4).
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Spindle Disassembly 3. Place bottom bearing cone into spindle with taper positioned to mate with cup. 1. Place spindle assembly in press and press shaft 4. Identify the open side of the seal containing the down through housing. spring. 2. Remove seals from housing. 5.
13. Apply a thin coat of Permatex to shaft area where 7. Remove four bolts (63) and lock nuts (59) that sleeve will seat. attach gearbox to gearbox stand and remove gearbox. 14. Install sleeve on shaft and press sleeve and bearing into housing until all free play is removed and there is a very light drag on bearings (similar to adjusting front wheel bearings on an automobile).
Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gaskets and shaft seals. Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be repaired without removing the gearbox from the cutter. Seal Installation NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An improp- erly installed seal will leak. 1.
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5. Remove vertical shaft seal (18). Replace with new 14. Remove bearing (26) by using a punch and seal (see Seal Replacement, page 29). hammer from the top, outside the housing. 15. Support housing upside down (top cover surface) Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Horizontal and remove bearing (6) by using a punch and seal should be pressed flush with outside of housing.
12. While holding gear (1) in place, slide input shaft (3) 5. Replace driveline shield. Attach driveline to through gear (1) and bearing (7). Align splines on gearbox. shaft (3) and gear (1). 13. Slide spacer (12) over input shaft (3) and press 1.
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2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, U-Joint Assembly hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup out of yoke. See Figure 23. into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS The mower is shipped mostly assembled but requires dealer set-up. The Woods dealer should deliver the mower to the owner completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal conditions. Recommended torque values for hardware are located on page 67.
7. Extra slack in the light wires should be located near Attach the mower hydraulic hose to the tractor port. Hydraulic quick coupler is not supplied. the wiring harness. Make sure wires cannot become entangled in driveline or hydraulic cylinder. Secure wires to frame tubes above cylinder and NOTE: The mower hydraulic system should have been lock with cable ties.
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TBW180 & TBW204 Mulching Kit 1. 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS GR5 2. 1/2 NC Flange Lock Nut Figure 34. Mulching Kit Installation NOTE: Use high lift blades for best performance if tractor does not have enough horsepower for the high lift blades, then use low lift blades.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ___ Show customer how to make adjustments and ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the select proper PTO speed. customer.
PARTS INDEX Turf Batwing Mowers: TBW144, TBW180, & TBW204 COMMON PARTS MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY......... . . 42 - 43 TRAILER ASSEMBLY .
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TBW144, TBW180 & TBW204 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (Rev. 11/15/2013) 42 Parts MAN0826 (8/31/2010)
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TBW144, TBW180 & TBW204 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- 1 Trailer assembly (see page 44) 38294 1 Rope, .25 x 46.0 ----- 1 Right wing assembly (see page 47) 1031166 2 Hydraulic cylinder 3 x 10 (see page 61) ----- 1 Left wing assembly (see page 47) 29474 1...
HEIGHT ADUSTMENT POST PART DESCRIPTION Caster Arm, RH (TBW144) - or - 58993 1 1031754 1 Caster Arm, RH (TBW180, TBW204) Caster Arm, LH (TBW144) - or - 58994 1 1031755 1 Caster Arm, LH (TBW180, TBW204) 58998 1 Sleeve, Drid .81 x 1.25 x 8.00 58999 1 Wear Pad 15134 1...
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CASTER ARM & WHEEL ASSEMBLY 50 Parts MAN0826 (8/31/2010)
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CASTER ARM & WHEEL ASSEMBLY TBW144 TBW180 & TBW204 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 1 WP1031703G 1 Wheel, Gray 18.00 x 9.50 x 8 1 WP38267G 1 Wheel, Gray 15.00 x 6.00 x 6 1031819 Wheel Rim 9.50 x 8 w/cups 38476 Wheel Rim 6.00 x 6 w/cups Grease fitting, 1/8 pipe thread...
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HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS Note: The center deck uses a 3 x 8 cylinder. Wing decks use a 3 x 10 cylinder. Verify cylinder size before ordering replacement parts. 3 x 8 3 x 10 PART PART DESCRIPTION 29474 1031166 Complete cylinder 19810 19810 Seal repair kit (includes items 2A - 2G...
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ANTI STREAKING KIT (OPTIONAL) Mower Deck Position “A” Position B TBW144 Wing Deck 27-15/16 36-3/4 TBW144 Rear Deck 24-9/16 33-7/16 TBW180 Wing Deck 24-9/16 33-7/16 TBW180 Rear Deck 27-15/16 36-3/4 TBW180 All Decks 27-15/16 36-3/4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PART DESCRIPTION 1004116 Anti-Streaking kit (TBW) 1.
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TBW180 & TBW204 MULCHING KIT (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Use high lift blades for best performance if tractor does not have enough horsepower for the high lift blades, then use low lift blades. PART DESCRIPTION 1019430 5’ Deck Mulching Kit (TBW180 Wings) 1019431 6’...
HYDRAULIC LATCH RELEASE KIT (OPTIONAL) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION PART DESCRIPTION 1032454 TBW Hydraulic Latch Release Kit 1. Remove four 1/3 NC x 2 hex head cap screws and 1032479 1 Release Base 1/2” flat washers from top of shield on trailer. 1032489 1 Slide Channel 2.
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.
INDEX Adjustments Check List Pre-Operation (Owners Responsibility) Cutting Height Cutting Height Adjustment Leveling Mower CV Driveline Turning Limits Assembly Leveling Mower Optional Equipment Operating Skid Shoe Kit On Uneven Terrain Dealer Check List Technique Delivery Check (Dealer’s Responsibility) Tips Pre-Delivery Check List (Dealer’s Responsibility) Removing Mower from Tractor Start and Stop Mower Dealer Service...
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BW180HD, BW1260, BW1800, BW240, BW240HD, 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.