Woods MZ2252K - Manuals

5 WOODS SAFETY NOTICE !!! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Woods strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not designed, develop...

6 WOODS SAFETY PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Operator preparation and trainingRead the Operation & Safety Manual – If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your dealer rep...

7 WOODS OPERATING SAFELY In general – Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. – Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways. – Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. – Do not place your foot on the g...

8 WOODS SAFETY Interrupting operation – Before leaving the operator's position: - Park on level ground; - Disengage the PTO; - Set the parking brake; - Shut off the engine and remove the key. – Disengage the PTO and wait until the blades quit rotating: - before raising cutterdeck; - when not mowing;...

9 WOODS – Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) • Fixed and folding Rollover Protection Structures (ROPS) are available as optional accessories for this machine. • If a ROPS is installed and the machin...

10 WOODS MAINTENANCE SAFETY IN GENERAL – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's schedule and instructions for maximum safety and best mowing results. – Park machine on level ground. – Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- chine. – Adjust or repair only after the engine has been stoppe...

11 WOODS BATTERY Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause seri- ous injury or death.To reduce the risk of personal in- jury when working near a battery:– When working with battery acid, use protective equip- ment such as, but not limited to, goggles, face shield, rubber gloves a...

12 WOODS LABELS PTO SWITCH 4165639 DECK SIZE 52 IN 61 IN 61 IN GENERAC 72 IN 72 IN GENERAC BELT P/N 4165619 4165618 4165644 4165645 4165617 BLADE P/N 112111-02 112111-03 112111-03 112111-07 112111-07 4165653 LOCATED UNDER THE FLOOR PLATE

14 WOODS LABELS 4165722 HYDRAULIC OIL Fill to level shown with any of the following oils: Mineral base motor oils 15W40 or 20W50 Synthetic base motor oil 15W50 4165610 - Leer el manual del operador. No permitir que personas no capacitadas para ello usen la máquina. - Mantener los protectores en su l...

15 WOODS 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 2 3 4 3 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 5 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 1 5 4 5 1 2 4165655 LABELS 2 2 1 4 1 1 4 1 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 1 4 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 4 5 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 1 4 4 3 3 1 3 4 1 1 2 3 1 2 4165654

17 WOODS At operator's right side KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START. Tu...

18 WOODS Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot. When moving in r...

19 WOODS CONTROLS FOOT LIFT PEDAL The foot lift pedal A , allows the operator to raise the mower deck to the highest position without removing his/her hands from the traction controls. To use the foot lift pedal A , press on it to raise the deck. The picture shows the foot lift pedal mounted on the ...

20 WOODS CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat. The park...

21 WOODS PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check to make sure all shields and guards are properly installed and in good ...

22 WOODS OPERATION FUELING – Fill fuel tanks with good quality, clean, unleaded gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. – Use a funnel to avoid spillage. WARNING TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL: – Do it outdoors– Do not smoke– Stop engine; allow to cool– Fill to one inch below bottom of filler neck – Do not overfil...

23 WOODS OPERATION OPERATING NOTES – Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. – For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the full open position. By using the traction levers to speed up or slow down the machine during use,maximum cont...

24 WOODS OPERATION CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine.4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO switch. Do not start the blades at full throttle. Instead, use the slowest throttle...

25 WOODS MAINTENANCE CHART E C N A N E T N I A M N O I T A R E P O n e e w t e b s e m it m u m i x a m e r a s l a v r e t n i e s e h T . b o j g n i o g n o n a s i e c n a n e t n i a M . s n o it i d n o c e r e v e s r e d n u n e tf o e r o m m r o f r e P . s n o it a r e p o e c n a n e t n...

26 WOODS MAINTENANCE RECORD NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _____________________...

27 WOODS CHECK DAILY Operator Presence Interlock System - Start Operation For the engine to crank, the parking brake must be on, the PTO (blades) off and traction levers in the neutral lock position. Sit in the seat and check, one by one, if the engine will crank with the parking brake off, the blad...

28 WOODS MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-4) with grease: 1. Deck lift rockshaft (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (6 points) 3. Brake lever pivot (1 point) 4. Push arms (2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank) 5. Isolation mount...

29 WOODS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Fluid level in the hydraulic system should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation, and every 100 hours thereafter, or when a leak has occurred. If the fluid is low, check all components for leaks. To check, remove reservoir cap M . The fluid level should be at the ...

30 WOODS MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm:1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J . Lay hose assembly over the frame edge. 2. Re...

31 WOODS MAINTENANCE HEAVY DUTY CYCLONIC AIR CLEANER Clean and replace the air cleaner element as specified in the service chart. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust fumes may indicate a dirty air cleaner. To replace air cleaner elements: 1. Unclamp end cover X and remove existing cleaner...

32 WOODS MAINTENANCE CLEANING MACHINE Clean the machine after use. The machine will run cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and other debris. A clean machine also reduces the risk of fire due to accumulation of combustible debris and chaff Brush or blow clippings and debris off the cutt...

33 WOODS MAINTENANCE BLADE BALANCE Blade balance must be maintained at 5/8 oz-in (19.4 g-cm) or less. Failure to keep blades balanced causes excess vibration, wear, and shortened life of most components of the machine. To balance a blade: 1. Sharpen blade first. 2. Balance the blade at the center. 3...

34 WOODS ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks A under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks B under the front of the deck so that the deck top is p...

35 WOODS ADJUSTMENTS REAR DECK ROLLERS The rear outside deck rollers are adjustable up and down to provide improved deck flotation and scalp - ing protection at various heights of cut. They are not intended to ride continuously on the ground. Adjust no closer than 3/8" (10mm) to the ground. Heig...

36 WOODS ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL LEVERS There are two mounting positions for the control levers, upper and lower. The lower position works well for most people. Taller operators may need the upper position. To adjust the height of the control levers:– Remove bolts A and nuts B . – Align holes in control...

37 WOODS HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle-style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks. 2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral...

38 WOODS Note: Always use Woods replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Woods belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer. ADJUSTMENTS TRACKING HANDLES An adjustment is provided to allow the operator to align the control levers with each other during...

39 WOODS PUMP-DRIVE BELT 1. Remove engine-cutterdeck belt (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement). 2. Attach an extension to a 3/8" drive ratchet. Insert the ratchet extension in the square hole of the pump drive idler arm. Use the ratchet handle to rotate it enough to remove the pump drive bel...

F-8045 MM & Boundary (Rev. 12/1/2008) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000 Oregon, Illinois 61061800-319-6637 tel 800-399-6637 fax www.WoodsEquipment.com LIMITED WARRANTY (Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicles) Please Enter I...

F-8495 MM & Boundary Repair Parts (Rev. 2/15/2006) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000 Oregon, Illinois 61061800-319-6637 tel 800-399-6637 fax www.WoodsEquipment.com LIMITED WARRANTY (Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mower and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicle Repl...