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MOW'N MACHINE
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FZ23B
FZ28K
Serial Number 1177489 & Up

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  • Page 1 MOW’N MACHINE FZ23B FZ28K Serial Number 1177489 & Up...
  • Page 2 Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Recommended Mowers: FZ23B ....... . .54", 61" FZ28K ....... . .54", 61"...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; Safety is a primary concern in the design and and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our  Make sure attachment is properly secured, efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped adjusted, and in good operating condition.
  • Page 6 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from (Safety Rules continued from previous page) equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all  Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck moving parts.
  • Page 7 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis- (Safety Rules continued from previous page) engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.  Installation of a grasscatcher assembly will reduce the stability and maneuverability of the ...
  • Page 8 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! STORAGE (Safety Rules continued from previous page)  Keep children and bystanders away from stor-  Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque age area. chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe ...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 – 72407 2 – 72404 3 – SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (Safety Decals continued on next page) Safety 9 (Rev. 6/18/2013) MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 10 Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.

  • Page 11: Operation 11

    - change The Control and Indicator console is located on the oil & filter, page 18.) right fuel tank for FZ23B and FZ28K models. This con- sole contains controls needed to operate this unit. PTO Brake Lights switch (2) is used to engage attachments: pull up to engage, push down to disengage.

  • Page 12: Practice Operation

    The PTO control must be in the “OFF” position and the STARTING MOWER OR ATTACHMENT steering handles in the NEUTRAL position before unit ARNING can be started. A safety switch behind the operator’s seat will cause the engine to stop if the operator leaves the seat with ...

  • Page 13: Steering Handle Positions

    ARNING the steering handles are moved, the faster the machine will move. Steering Handle Positions  Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation. NOTICE Practice steering maneuvers at half throttle. ■ If you become confused during operation, return both handles to the center NEUTRAL posi- STEERING HANDLE OPERATION tion and the power unit will stop.

  • Page 14: Stopping Engine

    Counterweights are not required when power unit is equipped with a grass catcher system. 4. Turn key to OFF position and remove. MOVING DISABLED POWER UNIT Manually move disabled power unit by following these With steps. FZ23B With ROPS & Grass Mower FZ28K ROPS Catcher 1.
  • Page 15 OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST ___ Do not allow riders. (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety injury or damage. decal instructions on pages 5 through 10. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in ___ Clean air intake screen.

  • Page 16: Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE ARNING Change Engine Oil NOTICE  Before performing any service or maintenance, ■ Use care to prevent hot oil from contacting lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit bare skin. engine, remove key, and disconnect battery 1. Run engine to allow oil to become hot. This will ground cable (negative -).

  • Page 17: Tailwheel Maintenance

    Figure 5. Lubrication Diagram TAILWHEEL MAINTENANCE Once a year, disassemble tailwheel assembly and inspect roller bearings: 1. Remove dust cap (2) from top of tailwheel assembly (1). 2. Remove cotter pin (3) and slotted hex nut (4). 3. Remove wheel fork (10), bearing cones (6) and remaining hardware from assembly.

  • Page 18: Hydrostatic Transmission Service

    HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE 3. Remove case drain hose fitting from bottom of reservoir, located outside of power unit frame. NOTICE Allow reservoir to completely drain. ■ Keep transmission oil clean. When adding fluid 4. Remove automotive type filter (Figure 7) by turning take precautions to prevent dirt and other foreign counter-clockwise.

  • Page 19: Burnish Clutch

    ARNING ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color (purchase from your Woods  Make sure shields and guards are properly dealer). installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.

  • Page 20: Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- 4. Place steering handles in the neutral position vice personnel. The repair described here requires (pivoted outward) and start engine. special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly 5.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Engine

    TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not crank PTO switch is “ON” Switch to the “OFF” position Steering handles are not in “Posi- Swing steering handle outward tive Neutral” Battery is discharged Charge or replace battery Starter fuse is blown Replace fuse Steering handle switches are out Listen for the switch “click”...

  • Page 22: Hydrostatic Pump Installation

    • If there is voltage at both pink/black wires men- pump weighs approximately 8 lbs.; use care when tioned in the previous paragraph, check voltage removing. at yellow/red parking brake wires with the park brake off. HYDROSTATIC PUMP INSTALLATION • If voltage is not present, the wire between the 1.

  • Page 23: Parking Brake Adjustment

    16. Cable, clutch stop 19. Electric clutch, mag-stop 1-1/8 20. Retaining washer (FZ28K) 21. 7/16 NF HHCS 22. PTO V-belt set, matched 45. D-Drive hub (FZ23B only) 48. Idler 50. 7/16 Lock washer Figure 12. Clutch and Sheave Assembly Figure 13. Clutch Assembly...

  • Page 24: Install Clutch

    10. Clutch spacer (see Figure 14) Figure 14. Clutch Spacer Installed 21. 7/16 NF HHCS GR5 2. For FZ23B Only: Align keyway of new D-Drive hub 45. D-Drive hub (45) with key of clutch and press into front of clutch.
  • Page 25 2. Attach clutch cable (16) to clutch (19) using RETURN TO OPERATION hardware previously removed. Make sure nut is in When you have completed service and maintenance side of loop of cable and between washers. Cable functions, read and comply with these safety mes- must pivot freely, (see Figure 13).

  • Page 26: Dealer Set-Up Instructions

    1. Install drive tires using five lug bolts (1) from bag of loose parts shipped with machine. Assembly of this Mow’n Machine is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner 2. Torque lug bolts to 85 lbs-ft. completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.
  • Page 27 Straight Line Travel INSTALL SINGLE TAILWHEEL (OPTIONAL) 1. Check tire pressure; tires must have equal air pressure. 1. Attach pivot mount adapter (1) to rear of power unit frame using two whiz screws (2) and lock nuts (3). 2. Check travel; drive forward with both steering handles full forward at half throttle.

  • Page 28: Dealer Check Lists

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY ___ Show customer how to make adjustments. Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to make sure it is set up properly before delivering it to the ___ Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain customer.

  • Page 29: Parts Index

    Mow’n Machine FZ23B, FZ28K FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY ....30 & 31 ENGINE ASSEMBLY FZ23B (Briggs Vanguard Gas Engine 23hp) ..32 & 33 FZ28K (Kawasaki Gas Engine 28hp) .
  • Page 30 FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY 30 Parts (Rev. 8/27/2012) MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 31 FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 78331 Fuel tank, LH 73895 Weight transfer pin 78330 Fuel tank, RH Gas 71170 5-Link chain 78333 Fuel cap 6698 * 3/8 NC Hex lock nut 73427 Left fender cover 839 * 3/8 NC x 1"...
  • Page 32 FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY 32 Parts (Rev. 2/28/2013) MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 33 FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Briggs Vanguard gas engine 23 hp -------- * 1/4 NC x 3/4 HHCS GR5 Engine 386447 type 0212 trim G1 3886 1/4 x 1-1/4 Key 1000606 Air filter 839 * 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5...
  • Page 34 FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY 34 Parts (Rev. 2/28/2013) MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 35 FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION A 21536100 Spark plug (not shown) 5336 * Washer, 1/4 flat ----- Kawasaki gas engine 28 hp 29751 * HHCS, M8 - 1.25 x 35 mm GR8.8 (spec no. FH770D-ESO4-R) 1985 * Washer, 1/4 lock 72859 Oil filter...
  • Page 36 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES PARKER® PUMPS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 75477 Hydraulic reservoir 315031 Adapter, 9/16 ORBM x 3/4 JICM 75489 Cap w/breather 62367 Elbow, 9/16 ORBM x 9/16 JIMCM 838 * 3/8 Lock washer 75481 Hose - Right, top pump front motor 59077 * 3/8 NC Center lock nut 75480...
  • Page 37 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES HYDRO-GEAR® PUMPS PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 75477 Hydraulic reservoir 62367 Elbow, 9/16 ORBM x 9/16 JIMCM 75489 Cap w/breather 75481 Hose - Right, top pump front motor 70069 * 3/8 NC Flanged lock nut 75480 Hose - Right, bottom pump back motor 75527 Filter, hydraulic oil...
  • Page 38 PTO, CLUTCH & PUMP ASSEMBLY 38 Parts MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 39 Electric clutch, mag-stop 1-1/8 75194 Bushing 17 mm 70355 Retaining washer 75363 Collar set 1" ID (FZ28K) 62533 7/16 NF x 2 HHCS GR5 (FZ23B) -or- 75360 Idler 71826 7/16 NF x 1-1/2 HHCS GR5 34440 Bushing 1" (FZ28K) 5664...
  • Page 40 21170 5/16 NC Hex nut 78504 Knob, seat adjustment (Not shown) 75429 Hood assembly 75368 Decal, Woods (not shown) (includes items 18 & 19) 75370 Decal, Mow’n Machine FZ (not shown) 78030 Hood seal 51817 5/8 SAE Hardened flat washer...

  • Page 41: Tailwheel Assembly

    TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY Single Tailwheel Assembly Wide Stance Tailwheel Assembly PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 71126 Pivot mount adapter 3585 Bearing cup 73741 Pivot housing 3586 Bearing cone 3585 Bearing cup 70328 Seal, 1.5 x 2 x .187 3586 Bearing cone 70086 Spacer, 1.013 x 1.5 x .375 70328 Seal, 1.5 x 2 x .187...

  • Page 42: Brake Assembly

    BRAKE ASSEMBLY R E F PART DESCRIPTION R E F PART DESCRIPTION ----- * 2 Key, woodruff 3/16 x 1 73955 23 x 10.50 Turf tire & wheel -or- 73440 Brake actuator bar 78055 23 x 10.50 Low pressure knobby tire &...
  • Page 43 BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (CONTINUED) PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 2985 * 1/4-28 Tapered thread grease fitting 4115 * 3/16 x 1-1/8 Spring pin 3145 * 3/32 x 1/2 Cotter pin 6096 * 5/16 NC x 3/4 HHCS - GR5 70024 Clevis pin 6778 * 5/16 NC Hex lock nut...
  • Page 44 ** Refer to counterweight requirement chart on page 14 to determine the amount of counterweight required for your mower and equipment. One counter- weight is provided on the power unit, others are avail- able from your Woods Dealer. * Standard hardware, obtain locally Extra Counterweights PART...

  • Page 45: Steering Assembly

    STEERING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 73023 Steering lever (includes items 5 & 6) 75488 Dampener 73030 Steering lever mount 2472 * 5/16 Standard lock washer 73178 5/16 NC x 1.0 Whiz bolt 30515 M8 x 1.25P Hex nut 73163 5/16 NC Flanged lock nut 75511 Steering control link...
  • Page 46 46 Parts MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 47 FZ23B WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST SN 1177489 & UP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 71385 Fuse - 30 amp auto 75515 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 71387 Fuse - 7.5 amp auto 78756 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 78043 Positive battery cable 01563700 Ignition switch...
  • Page 48 48 Parts MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
  • Page 49 FZ28K WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST SN 1177489 & UP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 71385 Fuse - 30 amp auto 75232 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 71387 Fuse - 7.5 amp auto 78756 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 78043 Positive battery cable 01563700 Ignition switch...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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....

  • Page 52: Index

    INDEX Controls and Switches Moving Disabled Power Unit ASSEMBLY Owner Pre-Operation Checklist (Owner’s Dealer Set-Up Instructions Responsibility) Install Single Tailwheel (Optional) Practice Operation Uneven Terrain Operation Safety Switch System Start Engine DEALER CHECK LISTS Cold Weather Starting Tips Start Mower or Attachment Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) Stop Mower or Attachment Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility)

  • Page 53: Limited Warranty

    ©2011 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, Mow’n Machine, 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. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 54 FOR HOW LONG: Mow’n Machine Model #FZ22K, FZ23B, FZ25D, FZ28K & attachments are warranted for two (2) years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser or 2000 hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

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