Page 2 - I n t r o d u c t i o n
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 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 2/16/2009) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORM...
Page 4 - I n t r o d u ct i o n; SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL INFORMATION; WARNING
4 I n t r o d u ct i o n 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 2/16/2009) SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GM3054 GM3060 GM3072 3-Point Hitch Limited Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cutting Width 54" 60" 72" Cutting Height Range 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 417 l...
Page 5 - S a f e t y 5; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 5 GM3054/GM3060/GM3072 (Rev. 6/1/2008) 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.) Fai...
Page 6 - S a f e t y
6 S a f e t y GM3054/GM3060/GM3072 (Rev. 6/1/2008) (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas wheret h r o w n o b j e cts c o u l d i n j u r e p e o p l e o r d a m a g eproperty. • If this machine is not eq...
Page 7 - S a f e t y 7
S a f e t y 7 GM3054/GM3060/GM3072 (Rev. 6/1/2008) (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked andsecured. Never place any part of the body under-neath equipment or between moveable parts evenwhe n the e ...
Page 8 - S a fe t y; SHIELD MISSING; DANGER; SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!
8 S a fe t y 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. Keep guards in place and in good condition. BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN ...
Page 9 - S a f e t y 9; DANG
S a f e t y 9 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. DANGER 33347E DANGER DANGER GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. Tractor m...
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 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 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 saf...
Page 11 - O p e r a t i o n 11; NOTICE
O p e r a t i o n 11 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway devices to prevent mower from swinging side toside during transport. Figure 2. Attachment Points Figure 3. Attaching Mower to Tractor CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Keep all persons away from operator cont...
Page 12 - 2 O p e r a t i o n
1 2 O p e r a t i o n 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE CHECK NOTICE ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this interference check has been performed. If youchange tractors, you must perform the check forthat mounting. Perform this check with all of the spacers and spring...
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O p e ra t i o n 1 3 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Uneven Terrain Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes. Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain. Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during oper...
Page 14 - 4 O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE
1 4 O w n e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 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 thi...
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O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 5 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Driveshaft Lubrication Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operatinghours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication couldresult in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft. 1. Lower mower to ground. 2. Remove front half of driveshaft. ...
Page 16 - 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e
1 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 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 cleanliness. 3. Make sur...
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O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 7 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Figure 10. Blade Balancing 1. Follow original sharpening pattern. 2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave approximately 1/64" blunt edge. 3. Do not sharpen back side of blade. 4. Sharpen both cutting edges equally to keep blade ba...
Page 18 - 8 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g; TROUBLESHOOTING
1 8 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g 5WPMAN0705 (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 19 - Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 9; TROUBLE SHOOTING
Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 1 9 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 brokenor stretched cords) must be replaced. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippag...
Page 20 - 0 D e a l e r S e r v i c e; DEALER SERVICE
2 0 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0705 (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 21 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 1
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 1 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Disassemble Spindle 1. Remove bolt (1) and washer (2) from the top of the spindle. 2. Remove sheave (3) and spacer (4). NOTE: A wheel puller may be needed if sheavecan not be removed by hand. Retain key (11). 3. Slide shaft assembly (12), lowe...
Page 22 - 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e
2 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Figure 14. Gearbox Assembly Figure 15. Gearbox Stand Assembly Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement (Figure 15) 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from the gearbox. 2. Remove vent plug (15) and siphon gear lube from housing through this opening....
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 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Horizontal Shaft Seal Replacement 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from the gearbox. 2. Remove vent plug (27), Figure 14, and siphon gear lube from housing through this opening. 3. If the leak occurred at either end of horizontal shaft, ...
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 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 7. Press bearing (8) into the housing, using a round tube of the correct diameter and a hand press.Secure with shims (9) and snap ring (10). 8. Install key (6) on input shaft (5). 9. Place gear (7) through top of housing and align the two gear...
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D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 5 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) U-Joint Disassembly 1. Remove external snap rings from yokes in four locations as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise, hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup upout of yoke. See Figure 19. Fig...
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2 6 D e a l e r S e r v i c e 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) U-Joint Assembly 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with handpressure as far as possible. Insert journal crossinto bearing cup with grease fitting away fromshaft. Be careful not to disturb n...
Page 27 - A s s e m b l y 2 7; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
A s s e m b l y 2 7 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of thedealer. It should be delivered to the owner completelyassembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cuttingconditions. Complete Dealer Check Lists on pa...
Page 28 - 8 A s s e m b l y
2 8 A s s e m b l y 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Install Rear Offset Link Arms 1. Loosen nut (51) and bolt (55) at rear frame lug and attach rear offset link arm (14) as shown in Figure24. (Do not use wheel tube bolt.) 2. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 24. Right Rear ...
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A s s e m b l y 2 9 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Figure 27. Chain Shield Installed (GM3054 Only) Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas wheret h r o w n o b j e cts c o u l d i n j u r e p e o p l e o r d a m ag eproperty. • If this machine is not equ...
Page 30 - 0 A s s e m b l y; NOTES
3 0 A s s e m b l y 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) Install Front Roller (Optional) 1. Insert four carriage bolts (8) through the front mower frame from inside out. 2. Place roller bracket (2) over bolts; then install flange lock nuts (9) on bolts and tighten. 3. Place front roller (1), sleeve (3), beari...
Page 31 - D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 3 1; DEALER CHECK LISTS
D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 3 1 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) DEALER CHECK LISTS DEALER 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 po...
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3 2 D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) NOTES
Page 33 - P a r ts 3 3; PARTS INDEX
P a r ts 3 3 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) PARTS INDEX MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 & 35 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY GM3054 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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P a r ts 3 5 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) 6 5WP1008025 5WP1008085 5WP1008125 2 Caster tube 7 5WP1008028 5WP1008169 5WP1008169 1 Gearbox stand 8 5WP1008030 5WP1008030 5WP1008030 4 Caster yoke (pneumatic tire) 8 5WP1008032 5WP1008032 5WP1008032 4 Caster yoke (solid tire) 9 5WP1008045 5WP18824 5WP18824 2...
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P a r ts 3 7 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) GM3054 DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 5WP1020903 1 Complete driveline assembly 1 5WP1001300 2 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 2 5WP38478 2 Cross and bearing kit 3 5WP1019442 1 Outer cone fix ring 4 5WP30922 6 Protection fixing screw 5 5WP1019...
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P a r ts 3 9 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) GM3054, GM3060 & GM3072 BLADE & SPINDLE ASSEMBLY GM3054R, GM3060R, GM3072R BELT GUIDE REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 5WP1009080 1 Complete spindle assembly (includes 1, 2, 4, 5 through 12, 14 & 15) 1 -----* 1 3/8 NF x 1 HHCS GR5 2 5WP70005 1 Cup washer...
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P a r ts 4 1 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008) GM3054, GM3060 & GM3072 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) GM3060 & GM3072 QUICK HITCH KIT (OPTIONAL) REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 5WD1008035K T Front roller kit, complete 1 5WP1006418 1 Roller 2 5WP1008034 1 Roller bracket 3 5WP1006420 1 Spacer 4 5WP35193...
Page 42 - 2 A p p e n d i x; BOLT TORQUE CHART
4 2 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 ...
Page 43 - A p p e n d i x 4 3; BOLT SIZE CHART
A p p e n d i x 4 3 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 .............
Page 44 - 4 I n d e x; INDEX
4 4 I n d e x 5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 2/16/2009) INDEX ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height 11 Tractor Top Link 11 ASSEMBLY Dealer Set-Up Instructions 27 Initial Gearbox Oil Fill 28 Optional Equipment Chain Shielding 28 Front Roller 30 Quick Hitch Kit 29 DEALER CHECK LISTS Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 31 Pre-D...
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Page 46 - PART NUMBER
PART NUMBER 5WPMAN0705 ©2008 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 ...
