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2 I n t r o d u c t i o n Frontier (Rev. 12/5/2011) TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Frontier dealer. Read manual instructionsand safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manu...
Page 3 - I n t r o d u c t i o n 3; TABLE OF CONTENTS
I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 2/10/2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORM...
Page 4 - I n t r o d u ct i o n; SPECIFICATIONS; WARNING
4 I n t r o d u ct i o n 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 2/10/2009) SPECIFICATIONS GM1060 GM1072 GM1084 3-Point Hitch Category 1 Category 1 Category 1 Cutting Width 60" 72" 84" Cutting Height Range 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 4-1/4" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 653 lbs...
Page 5 - S a f e t y 5; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 5 Frontier GM1060 RD SR (2/14/2006) TRAINING Safety instructions are important! Read all a t ta c h m e n t a n d p o w e r u n i t m a n u a l s ; f o l l o w a l lsafety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-ment manuals and safety decals are available fromyour dealer.) Failur...
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6 S a f e t y Frontier GM1060 RD SR (2/14/2006) (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Operate only in da...
Page 7 - S a f e t y 7
S a f e t y 7 Frontier GM1060 RD SR (2/14/2006) (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury. Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet originalequipment specif...
Page 8 - S a f e t y; SHIELD MISSING; DANGER; SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!
8 S a f e t y 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE PUT SHIELD ON DANGER 18867--B 1 - 5WP15503 2 - 5WP18867 3 - Serial Number Plate 11 - 5WP57123 9" Red Rear Reflector ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Befor...
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S a f e t y 9 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. DANGER 33347E DANGER DANGER GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seatbelt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at alltimes...
Page 10 - 0 O p e r a t i o n; OPERATION; CAUTION
1 0 O p e r a t i o n 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation ofthe mower. The operator must be properly trained.Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.Read the safety rules and sa...
Page 11 - O p e r a t i o n 11; NOTICE
O p e r a t i o n 11 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Figure 2. Attachment Points Figure 3. Attaching Mower to Tractor 3. Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar (Figure 3). 4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway devices to prevent mower from swinging side toside during transport. CUTTING HEIGH...
Page 12 - 2 O p e r a t i o n
1 2 O p e r a t i o n 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Figure 5. Height Adjustment with Caster Arm Spacers TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top linkuntil mower top link attachment point (A) is aligned ver-tically with mower hitch pin (B), Figure 6. Adjust tractor...
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O p e r a t i o n 1 3 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Figure 8. Front Caster Arm Configuration for GM1060 & GM1072 Only To change configurations, remove the cap screws andnuts and move the arms from one side of the wheel railto the other. Secure with same hardware. The rear caster arms should be mou...
Page 14 - 4 O p e r a t i o n
1 4 O p e r a t i o n 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) 2. Continue running at least two minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower in contact witha very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt. Proper ground speed will depend upon the terrain, theheight, and type and density of material to be cut. ...
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O p e r a t i o n 1 5 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 5 to 9. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check that all...
Page 16 - 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE
1 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operatorswho possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,your dealer has trained service technicians available.For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-tion in th...
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O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 7 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Figure 12. Lubrication Points & Chart REF DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY 1 Front U-Joint 8 Hours 2 Caster Wheel (Four wheels) 8 Hours 3 Caster Pivot (Four wheels) 8 Hours 4 Left Spindle (Access through hole) 24 Hours 5 Shield Bearings 8 Hours 6 Rear...
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1 8 O w n e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Figure 13. Belt Routing BELT SERVICE Belt Replacement One of the major causes of belt failure is improperinstallation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol-lowing: 1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. 2. Check pulley grooves for...
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O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 9 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) Blade Installation Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet originalequipment specifications and may be dangerous. Figure 14. Blade Assembly 1. Place cap screws (3) through outer holes in blade and spi...
Page 20 - 0 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g; TROUBLESHOOTING
2 0 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of swath than at edge Height of mower higher at front than at rear Adjust mower height and attitude so that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch...
Page 21 - Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 2 1
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 2 1 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS * Check belt for damage by laying it flat on the floor. A belt that does not lie flat (has humps or twists, indicating broken or stretched cords) must be replaced. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippag...
Page 22 - 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e; DEALER SERVICE
2 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser-vice personnel. The repair described here requiresspecial skills and tools. If your shop is not properlyequipped or your mechanics are not properly trained inthis type of...
Page 23 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 3
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 3 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Spindle Assembly Refer to Figure 17. Bearing cones and cups are designed to work together.It is important to position them so bearing cone tapermates with cup taper. 1. Lubricate new cups with a light oil. Place them in spindle housing so they...
Page 24 - 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e
2 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) . Figure 18. Gearbox Assembly GEARBOX REPAIR Read this entire section before starting any repair.Many steps are dependent on each other. Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing bearings,seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts, and a...
Page 25 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 5
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 5 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) seal but will clear the housing. Tubing with an ODthat is too small will bow seal cage and ruin seal. 5. Carefully press seal into housing, avoiding distortion to the metal seal cage. Figure 19. Seal Installation Vertical Shaft Seal Replacemen...
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2 6 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Gearbox Disassembly Refer to Figure 18. 1. Remove top cover (22) from housing. Turn gearbox upside down and pour out remaining gear oil fromgearbox. 2. Remove oil cap (20) (to be replaced). 3. Remove snap ring (10) and shim (13) from input sha...
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D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 7 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 19. Check gearbox housing for leaks by plugging all holes except one. Apply 4 psi compressed air andimmerse the gearbox in water to verify that thereare no leaks. 20. Remove gearbox from water and dry off with compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90...
Page 28 - 8 D e a l e r S e r v i c e
2 8 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 25 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke.Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. Figure 25 Figure 26 4. Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 26 and tap on yoke to remove cup. ...
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A s s e m b l y 2 9 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) ● assembly instructions DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of thedealer. If should be delivered to the owner completelyassembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cuttingconditions. Complete Dealer Check Lists on ...
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3 0 A s s e m b l y 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Install Top Link Figure 30. Top Link Assembled 1. Insert cap screw (40) through rear offset links (9), pipe (30), U-bracket (11) and front offset links (10)as shown and tighten securely with nut (44). 2. Tighten hardware on rear frame lug and offset lin...
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A s s e m b l y 3 1 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Install Driveshaft 1. Pull locking collar (B) back and, at the same time, push driveline onto tractor gearbox shaft untillocking device engages. 2. Attach shield anti-rotation chain (C) to drive shield (2) as shown. Fill Gearbox NOTICE ■ Gearbox is not ...
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3 2 A s s e m b l y 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) I Figure 35. Quick Hitch Kit Installation (Optional) Install Quick Hitch Kit 5WD1005400 (Optional) NOTE: This kit allows mower to fit only Category 1standard quick hitch. 1. Make sure that you are using one of the front two attachment points (D) in the ...
Page 33 - D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 3 3; DEALER CHECK LISTS
D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 3 3 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 5/9/2008) DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly toensure it is set up properly before delivering it to thecustomer. The following check lists are a reminder of points to...
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Page 35 - P a r ts 3 5; PARTS INDEX
P a r ts 3 5 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) PARTS INDEX MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY (WALTERSCHEID TWO-LOBE) . . . . . . . . . ...
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P a r ts 3 7 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) GM1060, GM1072 & GM1084 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 – – – – 1 Main Frame (not sold separately) 2 5WP1016501 2 Hitch 3 5WP20409 2 Clevis Pin, 7/8 x 3 4 5WP1001244 1 V-Belt W99 (GM1060) -or- 4 5WP18879 1 V-Belt W112 (GM1072) -or- 4 5WP534...
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P a r ts 3 9 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) GM1060, GM1072 & GM1084 DRIVESHAFT WALTERSCHEID (TWO-LOBE SHAFT) REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 5WP40551 1 Complete Drive Shaft 1 5WP40571 2 Yoke, 1-3/8 6-Spline QD 2 5WP154 2 U-Joint Repair Kit L14R 3 5WP40775 1 Pin, Spring 10 mm x 65 mm (Pkg of 10) 4 5WP405...
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P a r ts 4 1 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) GM1060, GM1072 & GM1084 BLADE & SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 1 5WP37009 Nut, Jam 7/8 NF 2 * Screw, HHCS 1/4 NC x 1 GR5 3 5WP52898 Washer, Lock .929 x 1.66 4 * Washer, Lock 1/4 5 5WP34440 Bushing, H 1 Straight bore w/key 6 5WP66694 Sheave, H 1...
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P a r ts 4 3 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 7/18/2008) QUICK HITCH KIT (OPTIONAL) CHAIN CUT-TO-LENGTH CHART Model Dimension “A” GM1060 40" GM1072 45" GM1084 50" NOTE: This kit is used on other models. Use only the hardware listed below. REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 5WD1005400 - Quick Hitch Kit, Complete...
Page 44 - 4 A p p e n d i x; BOLT TORQUE CHART
4 4 A p p e n d i x Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007) 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 ...
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A p p e n d i x 4 5 Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007) BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. ABBREVIATIONS AG .............................................................. Agriculture ASABE .............
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4 6 I n d e x 5WPMAN0511 (Rev. 2/10/2009) INDEX A ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height 11 Levelling Mower 11 Tractor Top Link 12 ASSEMBLY Dealer Set-Up Instructions 29 Initial Oil Fill 31 Optional Equipment Chain Shielding 31 Front Roller 31 Quick Hitch Kit 32 D DEALER CHECK LISTS Delivery (Dealer’s Responsib...
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PART NUMBER 5WPMAN0511 ©2006 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS and the Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. FrontierEquipment and the Frontier logo are trademarks of Deere & Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks that appear in thismanual ...
